Oscars scrap new 'popular film' category

By Jill Serjeant
Updated September 7 2018 - 7:46am, first published 7:43am
The Academy had sowed confusion by not detailing how it would determine the category's eligibility.
The Academy had sowed confusion by not detailing how it would determine the category's eligibility.

The Academy of Motion Pictures says it will not go ahead with its proposed new 'Popular Film' Oscar category at next year's ceremony.