It hasnt even been a month since the Oscars were handed out, and the memory ofLa La Landbeing mistakenly named best picture instead ofMoonlightis likely still fresh in film-lovers minds.
During an appearance at the SXSW, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Cheryl Boone Isaacs reflected on the events that came at the end of the telecast, calling it a shock but also noting that it showcased some of the humanity of those in Hollywood.
It was a bit of a shock, she said during a conversation withHidden Figuresscreenwriter Allison Schroeder at the Austin, Texas festival during a panel that touched on their starts in Hollywood and their respective experiences in the business.
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But however, what I thought was so important was how, in a matter of minutes, you saw a humanity and a respect and a graciousness from theLa La Landfilmmakers and theMoonlightfilmmakers in a way that was I thought very special.
She went on to call the ending a beautiful moment and praised host Jimmy Kimmel as the perfect man for the evening, along with calling the past years crop of films beautiful and brilliant.
During last months 89th Academy Awards ceremony, Warren Beattys co-presenter, Faye Dunaway, announcedLa La Landas best picture instead ofMoonlight, which was the actual winner.
Beatty and Dunaway had been given the wrong envelope by PricewaterhouseCoopers accountant Brian Cullinan before walking out on stage; the envelope contained the best actress winner card forLa La Landstar Emma Stone.
Beatty said he was confused by the card and handed it to Dunaway, who erroneously announcedLa La Landas the winner.
PricewaterhouseCoopers issuedmultiple statementsapologizing for the mistake, writing in part, We sincerely apologize to Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, and the Academy, none of whom was at fault for last nights errors.
We wish to extend our deepest gratitude to each of them for the graciousness they displayed during such a difficult moment.
The academy also issued a statement apologizing for the mix-up, saying, To all involved including our presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, the filmmakers, and our fans watching worldwide we apologize.
