OSCARS PANEL 'MUST WATCH' MOVIES NOW

THE Academy’s Board of Governors has rolled out the red carpet for some major changes. One of the changes on the list has left many wondering why “it was not a rule all these years”.

- BY NOMATHAMSANQA SITHATHU

This week, the academy approved updated awards rules and campaign promotional regulations, announcing a significant update to its voting rules as part of its newly unveiled Awards Rules and Campaign Promotional Regulations for the 98th Oscars.

From now on, voters will be REQUIRED TO WATCH all nominated films in their respective categories before casting their final votes.