The 'In Memoriam' segment is one of the most emotional and controversial parts of the Oscar broadcast. It was first introduced in 1994 to honor industry professionals who passed away in the previous year. However, every year the Academy faces backlash for 'snubbing' certain actors or filmmakers. The selection process is handled by a committee within the Academy that must whittle down hundreds of deaths to a roughly three-minute video. Because the broadcast is time-limited, they often prioritize past winners and major stars. Those not featured in the video are typically listed on the Academy's website. This segment has become so significant that stars' families often lobby the Academy for inclusion, and the 'applause meter' from the audience has occasionally caused controversy, leading the Academy to sometimes request that the audience hold their applause until the end.