Sentence examples for academy rule from inspiring English sources

But the film got tangled up in a very clear Academy rule that states, "No type of television or Internet transmission may occur at any time prior to the motion picture's theatrical release".

Nor is it clear that any competitor has circulated such reports, in possible violation of an academy rule that forbids "casting a negative or derogatory light on a competing film".

While the perky Jack Russell was banned from the Oscar nominations owing to an academy rule, he did take the coveted Palm Dog gong at Cannes in May 2011 and triumphed in the inaugural Golden Collar awards in LA in February.

DreamWorks organized a weeklong rerelease of "Gladiator" at a theater in Century City, Calif., where several of the film's principals, including Russell Crowe, appeared to introduce the movie, which some saw as stretching the academy rule against staging special events during the campaign season.

Another much-contested Academy rule disqualifies all movies that premiered on television, even films that had a theatrical run following their TV debut.

A spokeswoman for the International Documentary Association declined to comment on the proposed Academy rule.

Academy rules ban filmmakers from giving parties for Academy members and forbid studios to hold screenings that "feature the live participation of the film's artists before or after the screening" or include "receptions, buffets or other refreshments" — even a lousy bag of popcorn.

(That, too, is covered by academy rules).

Mr. Leverence said that academy rules are fluid and that some other adjustments might be made.

In the 19th century, when the academy ruled, making copies played a central role in professional art training.

Under academy rules, which seek to limit the proliferation of producers, a maximum of three can get statues.