Oscars Nominations Delayed Again Due to L.A. Fires, Ceremony Still Set for March

Mar. 15, 2025

Oscars.Photo:Al Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty

Al Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty

The timeline leading up to theOscarsis shifting in response to thewildfires that continue to devastate Hollywood and the Southern California area.

Due to the impact of the fires, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday, Jan. 13 that its schedule of events this award season will be reconfigured.

The nominations voting period is now extended through Friday, Jan. 17. The announcement of the nominations (originally scheduled for this Friday, Jan. 17) will now happen Thursday, Jan. 23, at 8:30 a.m. ET and be a virtual event with no in-person media.

Additionally, the annual Oscars nominees luncheon, scheduled for Feb. 10, is canceled, and the Scientific and Technical Awards, slated for Feb. 18, will be rescheduled to a later date.

Firefighters battle Palisades fire on Jan. 9, 2025.Anadolu via Getty

Anadolu via Getty

“Our members always share how important it is for us to come together as a community, and we are determined to use this opportunity to celebrate our resilient and compassionate industry,” they added.

“We also look forward to honoring our frontline workers who have aided with the fires, recognizing those impacted, and encouraging people to join the Academy in supporting the relief efforts. We will get through this together and bring a sense of healing to our global film community.”

PEOPLE has learned the Academy has donated $750,000 toMPTFto help those affected.

The Critics Choice Awards, which were originally scheduled for Jan. 12,have been postponed to Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

The 2025 Grammy Awards are still happening on Sunday, Feb. 2 in L.A. with a fundraising component to support wildfire relief efforts.

The unprecedented wildfires began Tuesday, Jan. 7 and spread throughout the L.A. area, destroying countless homes and displacing locals. As of Jan. 12,officials said the death toll has so far reached 24.

Click hereto learn more about how to help the victims of the L.A. fires.

source: people.com