Why Producer Michael Shamberg Sued the Oscars Academy: ‘They Don’t Want to Listen to Anybody’

Why would anyone during a global pandemic take the time to file a lawsuit against the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences? “Erin Brockovich” and “Contagion” producer Michael Shamberg said the pandemic has made him feel not only unheard by the Academy but concerned about its future. In an interview, Shamberg recounted his two-year effort to get AMPAS to formally recognize what he feels are “pretty innocuous” ways the Oscars can become more relevant. He escalated that battle when he filed a lawsuit last week accusing the Academy’s board of violating its own bylaws by refusing to vote on his proposals to implement a new social media policy and survey members — a charge that the Academy disputes. He’s for a judge to rule that all AMPAS members should be able to vote on his bylaw amendments. Shamberg’s lawsuit points to numerous examples where he feels the Academy’s social media presence has missed the mark and failed to tap into the massive followings of its members. But in speaking with TheWrap, he said the problems go deeper than a few bad tweets. Also Read: 'Erin Brockovich' Producer Sues Academy to Demand Vote on Proposed Social Media Plan “It’s like...

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