--- description: Miles Scott was originally going to appear in the Academy Awards title: The SF Batkid Got Bumped from Appearing at the Academy Awards image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt6a76a4432cf6167e/6986843635ba6f797ac00d25/batkid.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Newsfeed](/tag/time-section-newsfeed/) ## Newsfeed Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # The SF Batkid Got Bumped from Appearing at the Academy Awards by [Katy Steinmetz](/author/katy-steinmetz/) ## Katy Steinmetz Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Mar 6, 2014 7:49 PM CUT  Miles Scott, a 5-year-old leukemia patient, became Batkid when the Make-A-Wish Foundation transformed San Francisco into Gotham City on November, 15, 2013. Miles Scott, a 5-year-old leukemia patient, became Batkid when the Make-A-Wish Foundation transformed San Francisco into Gotham City on November, 15, 2013.Katy Steinmetz / TIME by [Katy Steinmetz](/author/katy-steinmetz/) ## Katy Steinmetz Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Mar 6, 2014 7:49 PM CUT Young Miles Scott, the 5-year-old leukemia patient who became “Batkid” late last year, was originally part of the program for this year’s Oscars ceremony, which had a vague heroes theme. But he got bumped, with little explanation given to the family. The International Business Times [reports](http://www.ibtimes.com/batkid-oscar-appearance-canceled-abruptly-academy-mum-reason-why-1559696 "undefined") that he was scheduled for a surprise appearance and attended rehearsal on Saturday, before his family was told on Sunday that his participation would no longer be required. “It is kind of a disappointment, but things happen,” his mother Natalie Scott told the _Time_ _s_. “I know that’s how TV goes and how Hollywood is. We’re just not used to that. We’re from a really small town.” The Academy has not responded to a request from TIME about why the segment was canceled. Miles [became a hero](http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/11/15/on-the-scene-with-batkid-the-most-adorable-superhero-the-world-has-ever-known/ "undefined") to the world after doing derring around San Francisco when the Make-A-Wish Foundation transformed the city into Gotham last November. Crowds of thousands rallied to cheer him on as Miles saved a woman tied up on the cable car tracks and chased down the Penguin, who seal-napped the Giants’ mascot. After rescuing Lou Seal and saving the city from certain destruction, the mayor awarded Miles a key to the city. The streets were awash in goodwill as the Make-A-Wish Foundation announced that Miles’ leukemia was in remission. The day’s adventure quickly went viral, with President Obama even sending out [a Vine thanking Miles](https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/401474141569572864 "undefined") for his heroics. His appearance at the Oscars, which has gotten [ho-hum reviews](http://time.com/11337/review-pizza-night-at-ellen-degeneres-2014-oscars/ "undefined"), certainly would have been a highlight for the many viewers who had been moved by his story. “We have regular interaction with celebrities, television productions, and other high-profile events and unfortunately we’ve learned that sometimes these type of things happen for a number of different reasons,” a Make-A-Wish official said about the segment being canceled. “Regardless, we shared in the family’s disappointment.” Miles had been outfitted in a tiny tux for the occasion. 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