Be careful what you wish for.
In recent years, industryites have complained that awards season has gotten too big and exhausting, and we needed a change. We certainly got our wish: Clearly, this season won’t be like any other.
Traditionalists may hope for an eventual return to the old ways. But to optimists, this is a great opportunity to reboot.
First, a reminder that awards traditions are not eternal, and have changed many times over the decades. To use Oscar as metaphor for all awards, major changes in 2020 are not erasing history — they’re continuing the tradition of reinvention.
For example, on Feb. 20, 1929, Variety covered the first Academy Awards, with the winners announced in advance. The ceremony lasted 15 minutes because most honorees trooped to the stage, accepted the statuette and silently returned to their dinner tables. Darryl F. Zanuck decided to say a few words, single-handedly inventing the acceptance speech.
In recent years, industryites have complained that awards season has gotten too big and exhausting, and we needed a change. We certainly got our wish: Clearly, this season won’t be like any other.
Traditionalists may hope for an eventual return to the old ways. But to optimists, this is a great opportunity to reboot.
First, a reminder that awards traditions are not eternal, and have changed many times over the decades. To use Oscar as metaphor for all awards, major changes in 2020 are not erasing history — they’re continuing the tradition of reinvention.
For example, on Feb. 20, 1929, Variety covered the first Academy Awards, with the winners announced in advance. The ceremony lasted 15 minutes because most honorees trooped to the stage, accepted the statuette and silently returned to their dinner tables. Darryl F. Zanuck decided to say a few words, single-handedly inventing the acceptance speech.
- 10/23/2020
- by Tim Gray
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
Password Season 2 Part 2 NBC “Confirm” Release Date and Time!
- 4/25/2024
- by Sumitra Ray
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
Disgraced Ex-gop Rep. George Santos Ends Independent Congressional Campaign After Raising $0 In Donations
- 4/24/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Emma Stone Responds to Theories She Called Jimmy Kimmel a 'Prick' During Oscars 2024 Telecast
- 4/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
NYU’s Black List-Inspired Purple List Reveals 2024 Picks (Exclusive)
- 4/17/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Olivia Colman and Ed Sinclair’s South of the River Pictures Signs First-Look Deal With Searchlight Pictures (Exclusive)
- 3/29/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Oscars flashback: How Anthony Hopkins scored that shocking 2nd trophy for ‘The Father’
- 3/19/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Fly Me to the Moon trailer: Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum prepare for the first moon landing
- 4/8/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher End 14-Year Marriage; See Final Photos of Couple Before Split
- 4/5/2024
- by Ali Hicks
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Da’Vine Joy Randolph in Talks for Universal Musical From Michel Gondry, Pharrell Williams
- 3/22/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Jennifer Aniston to Produce ‘9 to 5’ Reimagining for 20th Century Studios
- 4/25/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
New Harry Potter Audiobook Series in the Works With 100-Plus Actors
- 4/25/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
American Black Film Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Vivica A. Fox and Jussie Smollett-Starring Drama (Exclusive)
- 4/24/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Casts Thandiwe Newton (Exclusive)
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Australian Police Arrest ‘Home and Away’ Actor Orpheus Pledger After Manhunt
- 4/25/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety - TV News
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Julio Torres's "Problemista" Shows the US Immigration System Is a Relentless Maze
- 4/24/2024
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
Chuwi Is the Voice of a New Puerto Rican Generation
- 4/23/2024
- by Juan Arroyo
- Popsugar.com
Camila Mendes on Why We Need More Latine Representation in Rom-Coms
- 4/22/2024
- by Brenda Barrientos
- Popsugar.com
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, Ruby Stokes to Star in Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Sunny Dancer’ From Rising Brit Director George Jaques (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Chris Jericho’s Wrestling Action Horror Film ‘Dark Match’ Sales to Be Launched at Cannes Market by Blue Finch (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety - Film News
Michael Cera Christmas Movie Boarded by Magnify Ahead of Cannes’ Directors Fortnight Premiere (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety - Film News
‘Expats’ Star Ruby Ruiz to Lead James J. Robinson’s Directorial Debut ‘First Light’ (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
‘Goodbye Julia,’ ‘Four Daughters’ Lead Critics Awards for Arab Films Nominations Ahead of Cannes Ceremony
- 4/25/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety - Film News
‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Producer Bill Kong Aims to Reset Martial Arts Genre With ‘The Furious,’ Directed by Tanigaki Kenji (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge, Ruby Stokes to Star in Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Sunny Dancer’ From Rising Brit Director George Jaques (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Fred Schepisi Sets Israeli Thriller ‘The Dimona Affair’ as Next Directorial Project (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety - Film News
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
American Black Film Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Vivica A. Fox and Jussie Smollett-Starring Drama (Exclusive)
- 4/24/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
Peabody Awards 2024: ‘Fellow Travelers,’ ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘The Bear,’ and More Are Nominated
- 4/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘The Equalizer’ Grabs Season 5 Renewal at CBS
- 4/25/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Beef,’ ‘A Small Light,’ ‘Heartstopper’ Among 2024 Television Academy Honors Recipients
- 4/25/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety - TV News
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Casts Thandiwe Newton (Exclusive)
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Terry Carter, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘McCloud’ Actor, Dies at 95
- 4/23/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - Film News