"The pandemic has greatly impacted our industry and we wanted to provide aid to fellow journalists in these difficult and uncertain times," the HFPA's president said.

At least until April 30, but possibly beyond even that, films can qualify for consideration by the HFPA even if they do not first screen in a theater.

The 73-year-old was the most widely read film critic in the town most associated with the making of movies.

From 'Jezebel' to 'Arrowsmith,' a comprehensive list of Golden Age films that deal with outbreaks.

The Academy is extending its deadline for new member suggestions to April 3.

The Academy faces a dilemma over Oscars eligibility as studios push back release dates or opt to debut theatrical films on VOD as cinemas go dark.

Unearthing the story of FDR's Depression-era bank holiday and how it changed Hollywood and the Film Academy forever.

The announcement comes on the heels of Wednesday's decision by the Oscar-dispensing organization to cancel all large gatherings that had been scheduled in the immediate future.

Stevens and his editor Catherine Shields have been sanctioned after the TV Academy learned that a project for which they received Emmys in 1994 was not an original work.

The fest began last Friday and was scheduled to continue through Sunday.

The organization's board of governors convened for the first time since February's 92nd Oscars telecast, ratings for which were down 20 percent from the 91st.

The former chief of Film Independent joined the Oscars organization in 2011.