Although it would not be for this year!
The organizers of the Academy Awards are debating whether to move the ceremony up to late January or early February starting in 2012. They hope that the earlier date will boost TV ratings by being one of the first award shows of the season.
But the NFL may mess this plan up because they are considering adding two more games to its schedule.
Academy President Tom Sherak said:
“It’s not a done deal yet. I think we would like to do it. Progress is being made, but we don’t have it all right just yet.
We still are the mother of all awards shows. But in today’s world, everybody wants it now. People don’t want to wait. You need to stay relevant.”
Since the earlier date may not be sufficient for sending out screeners, the academy is looking to stream movies online.
It’s a good way to keep it fresh.
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