The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says it will further study plans for the category. The film academy announced the new category for “outstanding achievement in popular film” last month. Oscars' new 'popular film' category sparks Hollywood backlash Read moreIt prompted an immediate outcry, with many inside and outside the film industry wondering how it would affect critically and commercially popular films such as Black Panther. The superhero blockbuster has been cited as a possible best picture contender, with producers launching an awards-season push. The Academy had said films could be nominated in both the popular film and best picture categories.

Source: The Guardian September 06, 2018 19:41 UTC