FLOP No. 8 – Oscars ‘La La Land’ Mix-Up (2017)

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The Promise: A celebration of cinema’s best. “La La Land” was announced as Best Picture in a dramatic live ceremony moment.

What Happened: The envelope was wrong. As the “La La Land” team began acceptance speeches, show producers rushed the stage and declared that “Moonlight” had actually won. The mix-up played out live, unedited.

What Failed: The wrong envelope was handed out. Communication breakdowns delayed the correction. The most prestigious moment in Hollywood became a blooper.

What We Learned: Even Hollywood can botch the final cue. Every second matters.

What an Event Pro Would’ve Advised: Triple-check envelope handling. Include backup ID checks for presenters. Anticipate what happens when the script breaks.