Actors unable to travel to
Los Angeles had been told a virtual appearance would not be allowed
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Ampas) has backtracked on its no-Zoom rule for the
Oscars after complaints from nominees based outside the US, and is instead reported to be setting up European “hubs” so those unable to travel to the ceremony in Los Angeles because of Covid regulations can participate.
The organisers of the Oscars show, including the Ocean’s Eleven director, Steven Soderbergh, had earlier said it would “not be an option [for nominees] to Zoom in for the show”, due to be held in April, but according to the
Hollywood Reporter, in a group call with all nominees the producers outlined plans to set up venues in
London and
Paris as uncertainty prevailed over travel restrictions.