Well, at least one person seems to be on board withthe Oscars new achievement in popular film category.
Weve had some really commercially successful films that we think certainly warranted that kind of notoriety.
We make films that we want people to enjoy and if we get those kind of accolades, fantastic.
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If not, we make the movies for audiences to enjoy.
The category continues to garner critics since it was announced last week.
Others blasted the move for honoring popularity over craft and appearing to make the Oscars less prestigious.
The Board of Governors took this charge seriously.
Along with achievement in popular film, the Academy also announced a shorter, more globally accessible three-hour telecast.
WahlbergsMile 22costars Ronda Rousey and Nikolai Nikolaeff also said they were fans of the new category.
I might have a shot, Rousey toldVariety.
Finally, Im in the running for an Academy Award.
Im gunning for the outstanding achievement in popular film [award].
You heard it now.
