The film academy also set down some rules for its new achievement in casting Oscar. After a preliminary round of voting to determine a shortlist of 10 films, members of the casting branch will be invited to a “bake-off” presentation from the shortlisted films, including a Q&A with nominees.

It's about time. That's the general consensus among members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences interviewed by Gold Derby in response to the new rules unveiled Tuesday requiring that all members confirm that they’ve seen every film in an Oscar category before they’re allowed to vote for a winner in that category.

The Academy has revealed it will change Oscars rules to require members to have seen the nominated films before voting in all competitive Academy Awards categories.