Oscars are postponed by eight weeks because of pandemic - Free Audiobook

For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network say the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned. For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network say the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the coronavirus pandemic's effects on the movie industry.The Academy's Board of Governors also decided to extend the eligibility window beyond the calendar year to Feb. 28th.Oscars nominations will be announced on March 15th.Still to be determined - the format of the show and whether it will be virtual or in-person.Other entertainment industry awards shows are also in flux. The 74th Tony Awards, originally set for June 7, has been postponed indefinitely. But the 72nd Emmy Awards is still holding onto Sept. 20. The 78th Golden Globes award show does not yet have a date.