The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced significant changes to the schedule for the 2025 Oscars due to the devastating wildfires impacting Southern California.
Voting for Oscar nominations, which began on January 8, was originally set to close on January 12. However, the deadline has now been extended by two days to January 14 at 5 p.m. PT. Consequently, the announcement of the nominations, initially scheduled for January 17, will now take place on January 19. The ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien and is slated for March 2.
In an email to Academy members, CEO Bill Kramer expressed condolences for those affected by the fires, stating, “So many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we are thinking of you.”
Several events have been canceled or postponed in light of the ongoing crisis. The International Feature Shortlist Screening, scheduled for Wednesday night in Los Angeles, has been delayed. Additionally, in-person bake-offs for various branches in both Los Angeles and New York City have been canceled.
The wildfires have also led to the cancellation of several Hollywood premieres. Amazon MGM Studios and Universal Studios canceled their premieres of “Unstoppable” and “Wolf Man,” while Paramount and Max scrapped their events for “Better Man” and “The Pitt.” The SAG Awards nominations were announced via press release rather than live as planned.
Other events affected include the AFI Awards luncheon on January 10 and the BAFTA Tea Party on January 11, both of which have been postponed. The Critics Choice Awards have also been rescheduled from January 12 to January 26, with a statement from CEO Joey Berlin emphasizing the tragedy’s impact on the community.
As the fires continue to wreak havoc across Los Angeles, many productions have halted filming due to safety concerns. This includes numerous popular shows such as “Grey’s Anatomy” and “NCIS,” with late-night programs also suspending production as conditions are monitored.
The Academy’s adjustments reflect a broader response within the entertainment industry to support those affected by this natural disaster.
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