Oscars 2025 nominations announcement has been pushed back and Critics’ Choice Awards have been delayed. Photo Credit: X/@Academy, @CriticsChoice
A series of devastating wildfires have devastated Los Angeles, killing five people and destroying more than 1,100 structures. The fire forced thousands of people, including Hollywood celebrities, to evacuate their homes and led to the cancellation of mass entertainment events.
The announcement of Oscar nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, originally scheduled for January 17, has been moved to January 19. The deadline for nomination voting has also been extended. The ceremony is scheduled for March 2. In a statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer expressed condolences to those affected, particularly emphasizing the impact on the film industry in Southern California.
The Critics’ Choice Awards and other pre-Oscar events, including the AFI Awards Luncheon and the British Academy of Film & TV Arts Tea Party, have been postponed. Major industry showcases, such as the Academy’s technology “Bake-Off” event, were canceled entirely.
Hollywood icons such as Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal and Anthony Hopkins suffered personal loss, with their homes destroyed or evacuated.
Premieres of films like better man And The Last Showgirl has been cancelled, while the Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations were announced via press release instead of the planned live event. Universal Studios Hollywood temporarily closed due to dangerous conditions and filming of the show ted lasso And gray’s anatomy have stopped.
Firefighting resources and water supplies have been depleted due to the fire that started Tuesday. Schools, including Palisades Charter High School, known for their presence carry And teen wolfEither damaged or destroyed. President Joe Biden has signed a federal disaster declaration, providing funding for temporary housing, repairs and recovery.
published – January 09, 2025 10:26 am IST
