The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has elected a new Board of Governors for 2026-2027, expanding the group to 60 members. The slate includes newcomers director Guillermo del Toro and composer Kris Bowers, along with returning incumbents like actor Lou Diamond Phillips. According to Variety, the move reflects the Academy's effort to widen representation in its leadership.

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