The 2025 Academy Awards will proceed as planned, but several awards season events have been impacted or delayed due to the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. Renowned horror author Stephen King has called for the event to be cancelled, citing the devastating impact of the fires on the community. The Academy’s CEO and president have issued a statement expressing empathy with those affected and committing to standing together as an industry.
The Oscars will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, despite nominations being delayed twice due to the emergency situation. However, the event has been transformed due to the wildfires, with plans for red-carpet pomp and self-congratulatory parades scrapped or curtailed.
Several other awards season events have been affected, including the Critics Choice Awards, which were delayed by a fortnight, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards, whose nominees were announced in a press release. The Grammy Awards will proceed as scheduled on February 2, but with a renewed focus on supporting wildfire relief efforts.
The Academy has established its own fund to support producers affected by the fires, and several high-profile celebrities have expressed their commitment to standing together with the industry. With so many left without homes by the fires, there is a growing sense that this year’s Oscars might symbolize more than just celebration – but also a show of force for the resilience of Los Angeles’ community.
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-18/calls-for-2025-oscars-awards-to-be-cancelled-amid-la-fires/104833026