Los Angeles: The Academy of Motion PictureArts and Sciences has unveiled 276 names including Grammywinner Prince, Jennifer Lopez, The Hangover helmer ToddPhillips, who have been invited to join the organisation thisyear.
In the Actors category, Don Jon star and director JosephGordon-Levitt has been invited to vote for the Oscars nextyear.
Danny Trejo, Milla Jovovich. Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker,Lucy Liu, Sandra Oh, Rebecca Hall and Paula Patton are someother stars that are on the list, reported Ace Showbiz.
Another interesting selection of invitees is the Directorscategory, which includes Nikolaj Arcel, whose 2012 movie ARoyal Affair earned Oscar nomination for Best ForeignLanguage Film, and duo Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg, themen behind Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated Kon-Tiki.
The Heat helmer Paul Feig is added to it as well.
Additionally, Tiny Furniture writer/director/actressLena Dunham, The Simpsons creator Matt Groening andParanormal Activity producer Jason Blum are among other newmembers.
"These individuals are among the best filmmakers workingin the industry today. Their talent and creativity havecaptured the imagination of audiences worldwide, and I amproud to welcome each of them to the Academy," Academypresident Hawk Koch said in a statement.
In the Actors category, Don Jon star and director JosephGordon-Levitt has been invited to vote for the Oscars nextyear.
Danny Trejo, Milla Jovovich. Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker,Lucy Liu, Sandra Oh, Rebecca Hall and Paula Patton are someother stars that are on the list, reported Ace Showbiz.
The Heat helmer Paul Feig is added to it as well.
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"These individuals are among the best filmmakers workingin the industry today. Their talent and creativity havecaptured the imagination of audiences worldwide, and I amproud to welcome each of them to the Academy," Academypresident Hawk Koch said in a statement.
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