Film academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs sent an email to academy members Wednesday detailing the new protocols for announcing Oscar winners developed after the best-picture flub at last month’s Academy Awards.
PwC, which has handled Oscar balloting and other academy business for 83 years, has claimed responsibility for the biggest mistake in Oscars history.
PwC accountants will not be allowed to have their cellphones backstage during future Oscar telecasts.
Traditionally, two PwC partners have overseen Oscar balloting and are the only two people who know the winners before they are announced live onstage.