Oscars 2016: Academy Finally Taking Measures Regarding Boycott Threats? [VIDEO]
As more speak up about this year's Oscars controversy, the Academy Awards have released an official statement in their website.
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A passage reads: "Beginning later this year, each new member's voting status will last 10 years, and will be renewed if that new member has been active in motion pictures during that decade. In addition, members will receive lifetime voting rights after three ten-year terms; or if they have won or been nominated for an Academy Award. We will apply these same standards retroactively to current members."
The changes follow after Hollywood called out the awards for its lack of diversity. Among the celebrities who spoke up against the issue were Spike Lee, Mark Ruffalo, Jada Pinkett Smith, George Clooney and Viola Davis.
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Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs said: "The Academy is going to lead and not wait for the industry to catch up."
