The Banksy Job

Street artist Banksy tells Metro that his request to turn up at Sunday's 83rd Academy Awards in disguise has been declined.

The British born Banksy, whose real identity remains unknown, is nominated for a best documentary award for his debut feature docu Exit Through The Gift Shop

Many are wondering if he or several people would turn up with his trademark monkey mask on.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences declined Banksy's request over fears such a move would invite copycat gatecrashers.

Executive director Bruce Davis: "The fun but disquieting scenario is that if the film wins and five guys in monkey masks come to the stage all saying, "I'm Banksy," who the hell do we give [ the award] to?"

But late Tuesday THR had this headline--Academy President on Banksy Crashing Oscars: 'I'm Not Gonna Stand Up to Stop Him'

Finally a reason to stay tuned in during the docu catagory...!

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