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‘Crisis team’ will be in place at this year’s Oscars, says Academy boss

Academy chief executive Bill Kramer says that a “crisis team” will be introduced for the first time at this year’s Oscars to prepare for any unanticipated events.

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023

Academy boss says a ‘crisis team’ will be standing by at this year’s Oscars

The new team has been formed after last year's unprecedented events that saw actor Will Smith walk on stage and slap host Chris Rock across the face

Wales Online · Feb 23, 2023

Academy Awards 2023: Oscars to have Crisis Team after Will Smith slapgate; say 'hope we will be prepared for anything'

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO Bill Kramer confirmed that the organisation has implemented a new "crisis team" for the upcoming 2023 Oscars in order to quickly navigate any potential real-time emergency.

The Times of India · Feb 23, 2023

SAG Awards nominations 2023 – the complete list in full

SAG Awards are an important indicator for the likeliest winners of the Oscars

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

'Oscar Wars' spotlights bias, blind spots and backstage battles in the Academy

From relentless campaigning to snubs and speeches, the Academy Awards have often reflected a cultural conflict zone. Michael Schulman sifts through the controversies in a new book.

WEKU · Feb 22, 2023

How to watch the SAG Awards

The SAG Awards are an important bellwether for the Oscars

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

A year later, Chris Rock opens up on a Baltimore stage about ‘The Slap’

BALTIMORE — Nearly one year after actor Will Smith assaulted comic Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards, the legendary funnyman is finally prepared to discuss the incident known as “Slapgate” — and he’s doing it for one of the first times on a Baltimore stage.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

Will Smith finally wins fans over by poking fun at himself in new Oscars slap TikTok

The embattled star has struggled to rebuild his once respected Hollywood status

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023

When are the SAG Awards 2025? Full nominations list announced

Nominees were revealed in a statement following the cancellation of the live announcement due to wildfires in Los Angeles

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023

Emma Thompson says the Oscars left her 'seriously ill' as she hates talking about herself

Emma Thompson shares uncomfortable part of her job which she 'found the glare too much' leaving her feeling seriously ill 'twice' at the Oscars

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023