Academy of Motion Picture Arts enforces strict Oscar statue rules

Conan O’Brien, the recent Oscars host, shared that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences rejected his ideas for promotional ads featuring an Oscar statue. He wanted to depict the statue in humorous domestic scenarios, but the Academy had strict rules. O’Brien revealed that the Academy insisted the Oscar statue must always be upright and "naked." This meant his concepts, including laying the statue on a couch or dressing it, were not allowed. These restrictions highlight the Academy's unique guidelines regarding the Oscar statue's presentation. O’Brien expressed surprise at the rigidity of these rules during a podcast discussion.