- The Critics Choice Awards have been rescheduled from January 12 to January 26.
- Oscar nominations, initially set for January 17, will now be announced on January 23.
- Several film premieres and TV productions, including Better Man and Unstoppable, were canceled due to the fires.
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have forced significant delays in Hollywood’s awards season calendar. Events like the Critics Choice Awards, originally scheduled for January 12, have been rescheduled for January 26. The delay was a response to the growing crisis, with organizers citing the devastating impact of the fires on the community.
Similarly, the Oscars nominations, which were due to be announced on January 17, will now be revealed on January 23, giving voters additional time to cast their ballots.
Hollywood’s Awards Season Hit by LA Wildfires: Cancellations and Postponements
The fires have also led to the cancellation of several film premieres, including those for the Robbie Williams biopic Better Man and Unstoppable starring Jennifer Lopez. Television production across multiple shows has halted, while several celebrities, including Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal, have lost their homes. The BAFTA’s annual networking event, which was scheduled for January 11, was also called off as a safety precaution. The industry is united in supporting those affected by the ongoing disaster.
Oscar nominations, initially scheduled for January 17, will now be announced on January 23. The delay in the nomination process gives voters more time, as the fires have disrupted normal scheduling. Films like The Brutalist and The Substance were expected to compete for top spots, but the ongoing crisis has pushed back timelines for the film industry.
Several movie premieres have been impacted, including the premieres for Better Man, a biopic about Robbie Williams, and Unstoppable, starring Jennifer Lopez. These events, along with the BAFTA’s U.S. networking event, were canceled out of an abundance of caution. Production on many television shows has also halted as a result of the fires and the safety risks in Los Angeles.
Celebrities, such as Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal, have been personally affected, with some losing their homes to the fires. Hollywood’s response has been one of unity and compassion, as the industry rallies together to support those impacted. Organizers and industry leaders are continuing to monitor the situation, with several events being rescheduled in the coming weeks.
Hollywood‘s awards season has been severely disrupted by the ongoing fires in Los Angeles, highlighting the deep impact on both personal lives and industry schedules.
“The safety of our colleagues, friends and peers in Los Angeles remains our utmost priority and our thoughts are with everyone impacted.” – BAFTA spokesperson
