However, whether or not this will reduce the backlash will depend on if people believe that by not presenting these awards live, the Academy is casting them in a light that makes them seem less important than the others.
So everyone will see the awards and speeches for these four categories, it just won’t be live for those watching at home on ABC.
That should come as some comfort to those who thought that categories vital to cinema like cinematography and editing wouldn’t be seen at all.