Published 1 year ago

Oscars adds crisis team to ceremony post-Will Smith slap

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is still dealing with the backlash following last year’s slapping incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock. To prevent future fiascos from happening, a crisis team will be standing by during this year’s ceremony for the first time ever.

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Times of India

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.

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Oscars to use crisis team after Will Smith slap

The unit has "run many scenarios" in the wake of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year's show.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Oscars 2023: Academy adds ‘crisis team’ to the show following Will Smith-Chris Rock slap incident

Academy president Janet Yang previously said the group’s response to the incident was not swift enough

1 year ago·India

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The Independent

Oscars adds crisis communications team to 2023 show following Will Smith slap

‘Because of last year, we’ve opened our minds to the many things that can happen at the Oscars,’ the Academy CEO said

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Oscars boss says 'crisis team' in place after Will Smith slap

The Academy Awards will reportedly have a crisis team on hand this year to prepare for any unanticipated events.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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CNN

Oscars crisis team in place after Will Smith slap

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences doesn't want another incident like Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, but they are planning for the unexpected.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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