The Hollywood Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will not rescind Andrea Riseborough’s unexpected Best Actress nomination for “To Leslie,” the body’s president said Tuesday, following a review of an aggressive campaign on her behalf. .
Riseborough was nominated for Best Actress for playing an alcoholic single mother in the little-seen film, coming as a shock to pundits who hadn’t expected her to be among the nominees for the award.
The appointment raised questions about whether a campaign for Riseborough had violated the lobbying rules set by the academy. Several Hollywood stars posted comments on social media about her performance.
On Tuesday, the academy’s chief executive, Bill Kramer, said the organization “has determined that the activity in question does not reach the stage where the film’s nomination should be cancelled.”
“However, we discovered social media and awareness campaign tactics that have caused concern. These tactics are being addressed directly with those responsible,” added Kramer.
Academia limits how studios can reach Oscar voters, how often, and what they can say in any communications as part of their campaigns. The Oscar winners will be announced on March 12.
Source: Terra
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