HOLLYWOOD, CA — Veteran performer Corey Feldman has announced his understanding that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is currently preoccupied with a Rob Reiner tribute centered on 'When Harry Met Sally' for the 2026 Oscars, but remains optimistic for a more comprehensive acknowledgment of his contributions to cinema. Feldman, who starred in Reiner's iconic 1986 film 'Stand by Me,' confirmed he was not invited to participate in the 'When Harry Met Sally' segment, a decision he described as 'perfectly logical, given I wasn't in that one.'

“Look, I get it. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. They had a moment,” Feldman reportedly told sources close to the situation. “But eventually, they’re going to have to address the elephant in the room, and that elephant is my filmography. I’m not saying it needs to be next year, but let’s be real, 'The Goonies,' 'Gremlins,' 'The Lost Boys' – that’s a lot of ground to cover. You can't rush genius.”

Academy insiders, speaking anonymously due to the sensitive nature of future tribute planning, confirmed that while Feldman's 'Stand by Me' role was indeed memorable, current plans for the 2026 ceremony do not include a dedicated segment for every actor who has ever worked with Rob Reiner. “We’re thinking maybe a montage of everyone who’s ever eaten a hot dog on screen,” offered one producer, “but even that’s a stretch.”

Feldman concluded by noting that he has already begun curating a list of potential presenters for his eventual Oscar tribute, with a strong preference for anyone who remembers his music career.