The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been accused of intimidation by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).
The apparent attempt by the Academy to keep our members from presenting on their own awards show is utterly outrageous and unacceptable.
The SAG awards supports their union’s operations and important charitable assistance programs that provide valuable support to performers.”
In a statement, SAG-AFTRA has claimed that an “extraordinary and unwarranted pressure” is being placed on their members to appear on stage at this year’s Oscars without previously presenting at this month’s SAG awards.