Disney to Change How Oscars Acceptance Speeches Work After 2026 Controversies

Among the more controversial aspects of the 98th Academy Awards was the acceptance speeches. It wasn't only political statements that caused backlash online. On two occasions, filmmakers were cut off before they could finish speaking. Host Conan O'Brien joked, "I know we're tight, but to retract a microphone on a man as he's speaking is hilarious. Next up!" Many people online and in the industry aren't laughing. Now Disney is looking at how it will handle Oscars' acceptance speeches going forward. The post Disney to Change How Oscars Acceptance Speeches Work After 2026 Controversies appeared first on That Park Place.