{"id":498515,"date":"2022-10-05T20:09:10","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T17:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/oscars-voters-say-theyll-never-back-will-smith-for-emancipation-awards\/"},"modified":"2022-10-05T20:09:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T17:09:10","slug":"oscars-voters-say-theyll-never-back-will-smith-for-emancipation-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/oscars-voters-say-theyll-never-back-will-smith-for-emancipation-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"#Oscars voters say they&#8217;ll never back Will Smith for &#8216;Emancipation&#8217; awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f241c40da0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f241c40da0\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/oscars-voters-say-theyll-never-back-will-smith-for-emancipation-awards\/#%E2%80%9COscars_voters_say_theyll_never_back_Will_Smith_for_%E2%80%98Emancipation_awards%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Oscars voters say they&#8217;ll never back Will Smith for &#8216;Emancipation&#8217; awards&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9COscars_voters_say_theyll_never_back_Will_Smith_for_%E2%80%98Emancipation_awards%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Oscars voters say they&#8217;ll never back Will Smith for &#8216;Emancipation&#8217; awards&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Actor Will Smith is already receiving a chilly reception from Oscar voters for his role in the hotly anticipated film \u201cEmancipation.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Many Academy\u00a0of Motion Picture Arts &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science<\/a>s members say they\u2019ll never support him after his infamous sl<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ing of Chris Rock, a report said Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Apple plans to release the Smith-led Civil War drama on its streaming service in December \u2013 less than a year after Smith stormed the stage to confront over a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. <\/p>\n<p>The release window makes \u201cEmancipation\u201d eligible for consideration in the current awards season.<\/p>\n<p>But many Oscars voters surveyed by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/oscars-voters-will-smith-emancipation-1235232669\/\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a> said they are wary of supporting Smith for a \u201cbest actor\u201d nod or any other accolades after the incident.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/Film-Emancipation.jpg?w=683\" alt=\"Emancipation\" class=\"wp-image-24132789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/Film-Emancipation.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1366 1366w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/Film-Emancipation.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/Film-Emancipation.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=683 683w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/Film-Emancipation.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=341 341w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"\/><figcaption>Apple is slated to release \u201cEmancipation\u201d in December.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWould I vote for Smith? NO F\u2013KING WAY,\u201d Lawrence David Foldes, a member of producers branch of Academy voters, told the outlet.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n    <\/aside>\n<p>\u201cHis shameful violent outburst and pathetic sniveling \u2018acceptance\u2019 diatribe witnessed by millions \u2014 and his blatant disrespect of the Academy \u2014 should preclude him from any consideration and reward from AMPAS members for life,\u201d Foldes added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHeavy sigh. No chance I would vote for him,\u201d an unnamed member of the executives\u2019 branch quipped about Smith.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWould I vote for Will Smith? Right after I vote for Trump,\u201d added a member of the marketing\/public relations branch.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another voter put their stance more simply.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cF\u2013k him. So, no,\u201d an anonymous member of the marketing\/public relations voting branch said.<\/p>\n<p>The Post has reached out to Apple for comment.<\/p>\n<p>Apple faced a major conundrum in how to handle \u201cEmancipation\u2019s\u201d release after shelling out $120 million for the film\u2019s distribution rights. The tech giant\u2019s executives reportedly considered the drama a surefire Oscars contender prior to \u201cThe Slap.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/chris-rock-will-smith-240000-3_37_59-PM.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Will Smith\" class=\"wp-image-24132775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/chris-rock-will-smith-240000-3_37_59-PM.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/chris-rock-will-smith-240000-3_37_59-PM.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/chris-rock-will-smith-240000-3_37_59-PM.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Will Smith resigned from the Academy after the slapping incident.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As recently as last month, Apple was having internal debates over whether to release the movie this year or delay it until 2023 due to concerns Smith\u2019s involvement could tarnish the company\u2019s reputation with the Academy.<\/p>\n<p>Smith slapped Rock after he made a joke about Pinkett Smith\u2019s shaved head. Pinkett Smith had been open about her struggle with the hair loss condition alopecia.<\/p>\n<p>Smith won the best actor Oscar for his work in the movie \u201cKing Richard\u201d just minutes after the slap. He later apologized for his actions and resigned from the Academy. Additionally, he is barred from attending any of the Academy\u2019s events for the next 10 years.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/Will-Smith.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Will Smith\" class=\"wp-image-24132777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/Will-Smith.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/Will-Smith.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/Will-Smith.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Will Smith has apologized for the slapping incident.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some Oscars voters were more charitable in their remarks toward Smith, noting that the movie production involved many crew members who deserve to be recognized.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStopping the release of a film because its star did something offensive hurts the entire production and the hundreds of people who worked on it,\u201d a voter in the sound branch said. \u201cDon\u2019t watch if you are so offended. Don\u2019t vote for Smith if you are so offended. That is everyone\u2019s right.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, others said Apple should\u2019ve shelved the movie entirely after Smith\u2019s incident.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSmith embarrassed the Academy, his peers and people of color so badly with that reckless behavior that I will not vote for him no matter what, and Apple should not release the film for Academy or other consideration,\u201d another voter said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEmancipation\u201d drew applause from audience members during a special screening hosted by the NAACP in October. The film stars Smith The drama stars Smith as a runaway slave who later joins the Union Army and fights back against his oppressors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEmancipation\u201d will hit theaters on Dec. 2 and be available for streaming a week later on Dec. 9.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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