When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a temporary rule allowing films that went to streaming or PVOD before theaters to qualify for the Oscars, there was a sigh of relief among producers and moviegoers alike.
It meant films such affected by the coronavirus pandemic such as “Trolls,” “Shirley” and “Hamilton” would be eligible for the 93rd Academy Awards.
Well, yes and no. REVIEW: “Hamilton” is as powerful as ever on Disney Plus The Academy confirmed to The Playlist that “Hamilton,” which debuted on Disney Plus this past holiday weekend, is not one of those films.
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