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By The Canadian Press

Posted Jan 1, 2013 12:00:00 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Growing concern that problems with the new electronic Oscar voting system could lead to record-low turnout has prompted the motion picture academy to extend the deadline for members to vote for Oscar nominations.

But next week’s highly anticipated announcements looming, the extension is only for a day, until Friday. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday any votes received after the new deadline will not be counted.

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