AMPAS has faced criticism for its in-person attendance requirement as COVID-19 surges in Europe and other parts of the world spark renewed health concerns and travel restrictions.

The Hollywood Reporter's awards columnist updates his projections.

Producers Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh announced 14 new additions ahead of the April 25 telecast.

Lee Isaac Chung, David Fincher, Thomas Vinterberg and Chloe Zhao will participate in a virtual sitdown with THR's Scott Feinberg.

The decision to sanction the blogger, which was made by the CCA board Thursday night, came in response to "a pattern of offensive, insensitive and unprofessional behavior," The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

"There will not be an option to Zoom in for the show," reads the missive from Steven Soderbergh, Stacey Sher and Jesse Collins. "We are going to great lengths to provide a safe and enjoyable evening for all of you in person."

As 100-plus PR firms pledge not to work with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association until it has diversified its membership and implemented new ethics rules, the group consulted famed crisis management expert Judy Smith and starts an internal review.

"We cannot advocate for our clients to participate in HFPA events or interviews as we await your explicit plans and timeline for transformational change," reads the unprecedented missive.

Academy president David Rubin also announced the cancellation of all in-person events that usually occur around the Oscars, including the Nominees Luncheon and the Governors Ball.

The Hollywood Reporter's Scott Feinberg speaks with top contenders from A (as in Riz Ahmed) to Z (okay, just Y, as in Steven Yeun).

The Hollywood Reporter's awards columnist offers his take on Monday morning's announcement.