Apacino said he was following instructions from Oscar producers not to name any of the other best picture nominees when announcing Oppenheimer as the winner in the show’s biggest category.
The Oscar-winning actor was the final host on Sunday night when he announced Oppenheimer as the best picture winner but, in keeping with tradition, did not reveal the full list of nominees.
“I just want to clarify that I did not intentionally omit them, but the producers chose not to have them mentioned again because they were highlighted individually throughout the awards show,” Pacino said in a statement Monday afternoon. “ “I was honored to be part of the evening and to have chosen to present the award the way they wanted.
“I realize that being nominated is a huge milestone in one’s life, and to not be fully recognized is offensive and hurtful. As someone who has a deep connection with filmmakers, actors, and producers, I say this, so My heart goes out to those who have been slighted by this oversight, which is why I feel the need to make this statement.”
Pacino has been nominated for acting awards nine times and won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 1992’s “Scent of a Woman.”
Ten nominated films – “American Novel,” “The Anatomy of Autumn,” “Barbie,” “Guardians,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Musician,” “Oppenheimer,” “Previous Life,” “Poor Things” and “Zone of Interest” – both featured personal montages at the awards show.
But Pacino suddenly announced the winner – he said, “Best Picture… Well, I have to look at the envelope.” I will. It’s coming. My eyes saw Oppenheimer? ” – confusing many in the room and viewers at home.
Best picture isn’t the only category that omits nominee interpretations. The nominated original songs were all sung on the show, announcing “What Was I Made For?” ” Barbie wins and doesn’t need to be listed again.
Oscar producer Molly McNearney told industry publication Variety that skipping the announcement of the best picture nominees was intentional.
“This was a creative decision we made because we were very concerned that the show would be long,” she said. “By the time you see the end of the show, you’ve seen all 10 of the best picture edit packages. People just want to know who won, and they’re ready for it to be over. At least that’s what we expected.
“I apologize if we decide we don’t have to read through all of these nominations. [Pacino] in trouble. “
McNearney said Pacino’s decision not to use the traditional phrase – “The Oscar goes to…” – did make things “a little confusing”, although she added: “But listen, this is television The excitement of live streaming. You never know what you’re going to get!”
After the ceremony, host Jimmy Kimmel said of Pacino’s speaking style: “I guess he’s never seen an awards show before. It seems like everyone in America knows the rhythm of how it’s supposed to go… until the Oscars.” The award goes to…” But Al Pacino didn’t know that! God bless him.”
After the Oscars, Pacino announced that his memoir, “Sonny Boy,” would be published in October. The highly anticipated book, years in the making, will tell the story of the 83-year-old actor’s childhood in New York, his upbringing with his loving but mentally disturbed mother and her parents, his life in the South Bronx Si’s group of young friends and his time at New York’s prestigious High School for the Performing Arts.
It will then cover his work in the New York avant-garde theater scene of the 1960s and 1970s, before his major films Panic in Needle Park, The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, Serpico and Dog Day Afternoon” will be included.
