The Oscars are making some long-overdue changes to its awards categories and its diversity and inclusion initiatives. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Friday that there will be 10 best picture nominees beginning with the 94th Academy Awards in 2022. Neither change will affect the 93rd Academy Awards, which are still set to be held in Los Angeles on Feb. 28, 2021. FILM ACADEMY IS WEIGHING OPTIONS OF POSTPONING OSCARS 2021: REPORTThe film academy has shifted the number of best picture nominees several times in its history. In the Academy’s early years, anywhere from eight to 12 films could be nominated for best picture.

Source: Fox News June 12, 2020 16:30 UTC