LOS ANGELES – Hollywood's film academy said on Friday (Jan 27) it was reviewing this year's campaigns for Oscar nominations, a day after a media report raised questions about the surprise nod for British actress Andrea Riseborough. On Tuesday, Riseborough was nominated for best actress for playing an alcoholic single mother in little-seen film To Leslie, a shock to awards...
Cast member Andrea Riseborough arrives at the premiere for Matilda the Musical in London, on Nov 21, 2022.LOS ANGELES – Hollywood's film academy said on Friday it was reviewing this year's campaigns for Oscar nominations, a day after a media report raised questions about the surprise nod for British actress Andrea Riseborough.
Media newsletter Puck reported on Thursday that the unexpected nomination had sparked questions about whether an aggressive campaign for Riseborough had violated lobbying rules set by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The review also aims "to inform us whether changes to the guidelines may be needed in a new era of social media and digital communication," the statement said.
Puck reported that the wife of the film director, actress Mary McCormack, and friends had "emailed and called tons of members of the Academy's actors branch, begging them to see the little-watched alcoholic drama and post online about Riseborough's searing performance."Representatives for McCormack and Riseborough did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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