The 2021 Oscars will be pushed back due to COVID-19, The Academy announces

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Actress Viola Davis poses in the press room at the 89th annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC Television Network announced on Monday that next year’s Oscars will take place on April 25, 2021, approximately two months later than previously scheduled, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The Academy also announced that the eligibility period for films to be considered has been extended to February 28, 2021.

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