Lynette Howell Taylor reelected Academy president for second term

Lynette Howell Taylor was reelected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a second one-year term on 29 July 2026, Variety reports. A Producers Branch member since 2014, she first took the role in July 2025. Academy rules permit up to four consecutive terms. The 99th Oscars, hosted by Conan O'Brien, are set for 14 March 2027 on ABC.