NEW : Nominating more films ` ` a reaction to declining ratings , '' says Variety . This would also counter the impression among TV viewers that the awards show is `` for movie snobs who do n't like the movies I like , '' he said . Academy plans to nominate 10 best picture possibilities next year . It has been awarding just five films for more than six decades . ` ` The Academy is returning to some of its earlier roots , '' says its president .
NEW : Nominating more films ` ` a reaction to declining ratings , '' says Variety . Academy plans to nominate 10 best picture possibilities next year . It has been awarding just five films for more than six decades . ` ` The Academy is returning to some of its earlier roots , '' says its president .