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28
August

Oscar chiefs worry about lack of women eligible to win next Best Actress gong

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Oscar chiefs are reportedly worrying about the shortage of women eligible to win the Best Actress gong at next February’s ceremony.
Academy insiders fear there are simply not enough “good” lead roles by women for voters to choose the winner from.
Kate Winslet won the award at this year’s ceremony for her role in The Reader.
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24
June

Oscars widens net for Best Picture

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The Academy Awards will expand the competition for Best Picture award, by bumping up the eligible list of movies from five to 10.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is actually taking the Oscars back to their historic roots in doing so. Sid Ganis, AMPAS president, said: "After more than six decades the [...]