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 .
NEW : Nominating more films `` a reaction to declining ratings , '' says expert . Academy Awards to nominate 10 best picture possibilities next year . Academy has been nominating just five films for more than six decades . `` The Academy is returning to some of its earlier roots , '' says its president .