But, of course, nothing will be regular about the meeting.
It promises to be a long and adventuresome night, said one of the groups 51 governors.
Ideas on how to fix the proceedings have already been floating around town.
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Another more radical idea suggested expanding the number of acting nominations as well.
That possibility seemed to generate more controversy.
This is still supposed to be about honoring the best performances, said one member.
Expanding the acting field to 10 only devalues that honor.
Another board member was equally downbeat on such a concept.
We always talk about whether we should expand to 10 [films] or contract to five.
Its never been about expanding the actor field.
The Academy declined to comment on the upcoming meeting.
Its board is made up of 51 governors, with 17 women and 34 men.
Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs and cinematographer Daryn Okada are the only members of color.
