Oscar Nominations Postponed Amid California Wildfires

The Academy delays Oscar nominations and cancels events due to ongoing wildfires in California, affecting the film industry's awards season.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has postponed the announcement of the Oscar nominations from January 19 to January 23 due to ongoing California wildfires that have caused devastation in Los Angeles. The nominations voting period has been extended, and the traditional nominees luncheon has been canceled. The announcement highlights the Academy's commitment to the film community amidst this crisis, as wildfires continue to threaten the region. The 97th Oscars are still scheduled for March 2, while relief efforts are underway for those impacted by the fires.

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The wildfires continue to disrupt the film and TV industry that has made Southern California famous. Many who work in the business have lost homes and neighborhoods to the flames that have ravaged the area.
Fires in Los Angeles delay Oscar nominations once more
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We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by so many in our community.
Oscar nominations announcement delayed and voting period extended amid L.A. wildfires
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We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by so many in our community.
Oscar nominations announcement delayed again because of Los Angeles wildfires
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As this devastating natural disaster coincides with the film industry’s awards season, Jean Smart urged 'any of the networks televising the upcoming awards' to cancel their ceremony broadcasts, and to consider 'donating the revenue they would have garnered to victims of the fires and the firefighters.'
Oscar Nominations Rescheduled Due to the L.A. Wildfires
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“We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by so many in our community," Academy CEO Bill Kramer and president Janet Yang announced Monday in a joint statement. "The Academy has always been a unifying force within the film industry, and we are committed to standing together in the face of hardship.
Oscar nominations delayed amid devastating LA fires: When will nominees be announced?
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We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by so many in our community.
Oscar nominations further delayed by wildfires as Grammys and Sundance set to go ahead
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"We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by so many in our community..."
Oscars Push Back Nominations Announcement Amid Wildfires
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We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by so many in our community.
Oscars push back nominations announcement amid California wildfires
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