The researchers found that actors were nine times more likely to receive a nomination for their work in a drama than in a non-drama.

The film was screened alongside 55 other films but failed to receive a nomination.

Sites submitted by web designers are checked for eligibility and receive a nomination if successful.

Its failure to receive a nomination for the award was widely considered a snub.

The two leading candidates were determined that the other should not receive the nomination; because of the two-thirds rule of the convention, a compromise candidate was needed.