In a statement, the film academy said it will “explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law.”
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences says it condemns the actions of Will Smith during Sunday night’s Oscars and it will launch a formal review of his slapping of presenter Chris Rock.
"The Last Samurai" producer Marshall Herskovitz has called on the Academy "to take disciplinary action" against the actor for hitting Chris Rock on stage.
The academy's code of standards asks its members to behave ethically and uphold its "values of respect for human dignity, inclusion and a supportive environment that fosters creativity."
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Monday said it condemns the actions of Will Smith during Sunday night’s Oscars and it will launch a formal review of his slapping of presenter Chris Rock.
The group that heads up the Oscars says it “condemns the actions” of Will Smith — who slapped Chris Rock during the televised ceremony — and said it would launch "a formal review" into the stunning incident.
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences leadership "strongly considered" removing Will Smith from the Oscars telecast Sunday night after the actor stormed the stage and slapped Chris Rock in the face, a source close to the situation tells CNN.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is launching a formal review into the Will Smith and Chris Rock altercation during the Oscars Sunday evening.
By Chloe Melas The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in a statement issued on Monday condemned the actions of best actor winner Will Smith after the “King Richard” star stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock in the face during Sunday’s Oscars ceremony.
LOS ANGELES -- As questions swirled about why actor Will Smith had faced no repercussions for slapping comedian Chris Rock during Sunday night's Oscars telecast, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which administers the awards, on Monday denounced his actions and said it was starting a …
Will Smith was nearly absent from accepting his Academy Award for best actor on Sunday because according to insiders at the 2022 Oscars, the organization strongly considered removing Smith from the Dolby Theatre after he publicly smacked Chris Rock on stage.
“We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct, and California law,”…
Viewing figures for the Academy Awards have been in decline for years and 2022’s ceremony looked like yet another snoozefest … until Smith slapped Chris Rock
