ToplineThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences moved its meeting to discuss possible repercussions for Will Smith, who slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, to Friday, Variety and Deadline reported Wednesday. US actor Will Smith (R) slaps US actor Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby ... [+] Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsThe Academy’s board of governors meeting to discuss “possible sanctions” for Smith was initially scheduled for April 18. Rock declined to file a police report, and Oscars producer Will Packer said Rock did not want Smith to be removed from the ceremony. Further ReadingWill Smith Resigns From Academy As It Probes His Slap Of Chris Rock At Oscars (Forbes)LAPD Was ‘Prepared’ To Immediately Arrest Will Smith After Oscars Slap, Says Producer Will Packer (Forbes)Will Smith Was Reportedly Not Explicitly Asked To Leave Oscars After Slapping Chris Rock (Forbes)Oscars Producer Will Packer Says Chris Rock Didn’t Want Will Smith To Be Removed From Ceremony (Forbes)

Source: Forbes April 06, 2022 17:48 UTC