NEW YORK, 01 FEB – Andrea Riseborough retains the controversial Oscar nomination that left the world of cinema stunned last week. The TO LESLIE star won’t be deprived of her Best Actress nomination, she has decided the Academy of Motion Picture which administers the awards, although the film’s unusual promotional campaign has raised concerns in the board. The decision was made during an ad hoc meeting of the organization. The British actress’ nomination had taken Hollywood by surprise when the nominations were announced on January 24th. Critics had lauded Riseborough’s performance but the ‘low budget’ film has so far earned only $27,000 at the box office and has never been promoted with much fanfare as is usually the case with other productions in the running for the Oscars. Instead, it was Mary McCormack, the wife of director Michael Morris, who created a tam tam of support on social media between friends and famous stars, from Edward Norton to Gwyneth Paltrow, to Andrea’s rival Cate Blanchett of Tar. The move had sparked controversy in Hollywood amid fears that Academy rules against lobbying for yourself or disparaging rivals had been violated. “We have ascertained that the activities in question do not go so far as to revoke the candidacy,” the Academy said. The Academy has now undertaken to review its rules “to help create a better framework for respectful, inclusive and non-judgmental campaigns”. However, no changes will be implemented before the 2023 edition of the Oscars on March 12. (HANDLE).
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