The cinema industry is directly affected by the terrible fires currently ravaging Southern California. Faced with this critical situation, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had to take emergency measures. In a letter to his members, Executive Director Bill Kramer expressed his compassion: “We would like to extend our deepest condolences to those who have been affected by the devastating wildfires that have ravaged Southern California. Many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we are thinking of YOU.”
A disrupted calendar for voters
The voting period, which was originally scheduled to close on January 12, has been extended until January 14. A logical decision since the majority of the Academy’s approximately 10,000 members reside in the Los Angeles region, particularly affected by disasters. As a result, the announcement of the nominations, scheduled for January 17, is now postponed to January 19.
Huge impact on the entertainment industry
The consequences of the fires go far beyond the framework of the Oscars. The toll is already heavy with five confirmed victims and more than 1,100 structures destroyed. More than 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate, including in the iconic Hollywood district, where flames came dangerously close to the famous Chinese Theater. Many television productions have had to interrupt their filming, including “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Abbott Elementary” et “Hacks“. Previews of films like “Wolf Man” et “Unstoppable” were also canceled.
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