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 tradition does the Academy usually follow regarding the presentation of the Best Actress award?

What accusations were made against Affleck during last year's awards season?

What was the outcome of the civil suits filed against Affleck?

How did the Me Too movement influence opinions about Affleck's potential participation in the Oscars?

What was the response from the Academy spokesperson regarding Affleck's participation in the Oscar show?