TheAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Scienceshas revealed some rules changes for the 97th AnnualAcademy Awardsnext year.
A number of tweaks approved by the Board of Governors affect the 2024-25 Best Picture race.
This cycles Academy Award eligible dates are calendar 2024 January 1-December 31.
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The ceremony again will start at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m.
ET a welcome time change from 5 p.m./8 p.m. that began with the 96th Academy Awards last month.
Nominations will be announced on January 17, a month after the shortlists are revealed.
