


We have spent last night and today investigating the circumstances, and will determine what actions are appropriate going forward.

PwC has taken full responsibility for the breaches of established protocols that took place during the ceremony. Smiths speech focused on love and protection, only a few minutes after the. To all involved - including our presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, the filmmakers, and our fans watching worldwide - we apologize.įor the last 83 years, the Academy has entrusted PwC to handle the critical tabulation process, including the accurate delivery of results. Will Smith took home the Oscar for Best Actor his role in 'King Richard,' becoming the fifth Black man to win the award. We salute the tremendous grace they displayed under the circumstances. We apologize to the entire cast and crew of La La Land and Moonlight whose experience was profoundly altered by this error.
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We deeply regret the mistakes that were made during the presentation of the Best Picture category during last night’s Oscar ceremony. Moonlight was nominated in the Best Picture category alongside Arrival, Fences, Hidden Figures, Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, La La Land, Lion, and Manchester by the Sea. The original 1985 movie was nominated in the same category at the Academy Awards, suggesting the 2023 adaptation will have similar recognition. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has now issued a statement explaining and apologizing for the mix-up, which you can read in full below:
