LOS ANGELES—The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, organizers of the Oscars, will discuss possible sanctions against actor Will Smith at a special meeting April 8. Possible actions could include making Smith ineligible for future awards or banning him from future Oscars ceremonies, according to Reuters. The meeting was called by the president of the Academy’s board of governors after Smith slapped comedian presenter Chris Rock at the Oscars held last month. The board was scheduled to meet April 18 to consider suspending or expelling Smith, but it was moved up after Smith resigned from the Academy April 1, saying he was heartbroken and would accept all consequences. The Academy’s investigation into the incident followed Smith’s resignation. Academy Board President Dave Rubin rescheduled the meeting in a letter this week. “It is in the best interest of all involved for this to be handled in a timely fashion,” Rubin …