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Oscars 2024: Al Pacino says he was told not to name best picture nominees
Actor, whose abrupt announcement of Oppenheimer confused some in the room, says he understands that ‘to not be fully recognised is offensive and hurtful’
Al Pacino says he was following the instructions of the Oscars producers when he did not name any of the other best picture nominees while announcing Oppenheimer as the winner of the show’s biggest category. Oscars 2024: John Cena in the buff, Emma Stone’s dress and Ryan Gosling as Ken – video highlightsThe 10 nominated films – American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things and The Zone of Interest – all had individual montages shown during the ceremony. McNearney said Pacino’s decision not to use the traditional phrase – “And the Oscar goes to …” – did make things “a little confusing”, although she added: “But listen, that’s the excitement of live television.
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