89th Oscars Best Picture Statement from the Academy
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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. We apologize to the entire cast and crew of La
La Land and Moonlight whose experience was profoundly
altered by this error.
We salute the tremendous
grace they displayed under the circumstances. To all involved — including our
presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, the filmmakers, and our fans watching
worldwide — we apologize.
For the last 83 years, the
Academy has entrusted PwC to handle the critical tabulation process, including
the accurate delivery of results. PwC has taken full responsibility for the
breaches of established protocols that took place during the ceremony.
We have spent last night and
today investigating the circumstances, and will determine what actions are
appropriate going forward.
We are unwaveringly committed
to upholding the integrity of the Oscars and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts
and Sciences.
