Steven Soderbergh explains exactly why they switched up the Oscars ending
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The Academy Awards ending was a little different this year due to a decision by producers that had to do with late actor Chadwick Boseman.
As a reminder, producers had switched the order of the final awards of the night so best picture was announced before the lead acting categories. Boseman, nominated for lead actor for his role in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," was highly favored to win. Instead, the Oscar went to Anthony Hopkins for "The Father" but he wasn't in attendance and the show ended abruptly. Director Steven Soderbergh, who was among producers of this year's event, spoke to the Los Angeles Times about switching the categories.More Related News