Although the 2022 Academy Awards was overshadowed by Will Smith and Chris Rock's infamous slap, fans can't still forget how Beyonce slayed her "Be Alive" performance featured on "King Richard."
Today, an outlet revealed some behind-the-scenes secrets on how the diva pulled off such big production that featured numerous women dressed in tennis ball-inspired outfits.
According to Pitchfork, Queen Bey opened the awards show on March 27 with her performance. The song gave the singer her first Oscar nomination.
Beyonce donned an all neon-green outfit clad with ostrich feathers and jewelry as her background dancers, singers, and orchestra wore the same color.
Even the entire Tragniew Park tennis court in Compton, California, was colored neon green to mimic a tennis ball. The movie revolves around the story of tennis superstars Serena and Venus Williams.
In the documents obtained by the outlet, Beyonce is never mentioned by name. The production was referred to as "Project Red."
The pre-recorded performance was filmed a week before the Oscars, and the shoot featured a temporary eight-foot privacy fence around the court and a nearby park.
Walt Disney Television's executive vice president of unscripted and alternative entertainment Rob Mills previously confirmed the news to Deadline, saying the performance was indeed pre-recorded, but he did not provide a date for the shooting.
Even though Beyonce's performance was pre-taped, the singer was not able to attend the Oscars' red carpet.
Although she made it to the ceremony, the winner of "Best Original Song" was already announced.
Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas took home the award for their song "No Time To Die."
A location manager for the Academy was bound by a non-disclosure agreement for the shoot. That person is responsible for the coordination of "Be Alive."
The city's Business License Division approved the film permit on March 10.
The Academy paid $2,791, consisting of a $1,500 permit fee, a $513 "fire fee," and a $778 fire personnel fee.
A community survey was done around the area. Only two neighborhood respondents had reservations about Beyonce's shoot, saying they were concerned about their safety because it depends on who's shooting in the location.
The other one requested an "inconvenience compensation," but the amount was not disclosed.
As of this writing, there is no information on how much Beyonce and her team spent on costumes, set design, and the overall production for the performance.
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