Pakistan, Feb. 11 -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences decided to discontinue its long-standing practice of screening Oscar-nominated films for members after nominations are announced.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the decision was communicated to Academy members through the January Academy Bulletin, though broader awareness emerged only recently after some members attempted to organise opposition to the move. The Academy stated that post-nomination screenings attracted an average attendance of just five members over the past two years, despite costing thousands of dollars per screening. Historically, the Academy hosted in-person screenings of Oscar-eligible films throughout the awards season in major cities including ...