"The eight categories’ nominees’ names will be read from the stage and their winners will be able to give an acceptance speech of the same length as any other winner, prior to being escorted, like all winners, to the backstage press room," explains The Hollywood Reporter's Scott Feinberg. "However, in order to keep the show faster-paced and under three hours total, the winners of the specified eight Oscars will not be shown walking out of their aisle and to the stage, unfolding a thank you list or doing other things which most TV viewers would not miss. The most potent and emotional moments of their acceptance speeches will later be woven into the live telecast, as happens at the Tony Awards, and will be visible on a large screen in the Dolby when that happens." ALSO: Guillermo del Toro slams the Academy for sending "a message that some creative disciplines are more vital than others."
TOPICS: 94th Academy Awards, ABC, Guillermo del Toro, Award Shows, Film Academy