Casey Affleck Withdraws From This Year's Oscars Ceremony | THR News

The transcript discusses the tradition of Oscar award presentations, specifically focusing on Casey Affleck's role in presenting the Best Actress award. It highlights the controversy surrounding Affleck due to past accusations of inappropriate behavior, which resurfaced amid the Me Too and Time's Up movements. The Academy decided to keep the focus on the show by appreciating Affleck's withdrawal from the ceremony. The transcript concludes with a statement from the Academy and a sign-off from the Hollywood Reporter.

What is the traditional role of the previous year's Best Actor winner at the Oscars?

• To present the Best Actress award

• To announce the Best Picture winner

• To host the entire ceremony

• To perform a musical number

What was the reason for considering a departure from tradition in the 2018 Oscars?

• To introduce a new award category

• To address past controversies

• To include more international films

• To shorten the ceremony duration

What allegations were made against Casey Affleck that affected his participation in the 2018 Oscars?

• Tax evasion

• Plagiarism

• Inappropriate behavior on a film set

• Financial misconduct

How were the allegations against Casey Affleck resolved?

• He was found guilty in court

• The charges were dropped due to lack of evidence

• The suits were settled out of court and dismissed

• He publicly apologized and paid a fine

What was the Academy's response to Casey Affleck's decision to withdraw from the Oscars?

• They banned him from future ceremonies

• They appreciated his decision to keep the focus on the show

• They offered him a different role in the ceremony

• They criticized his decision