Los Angeles fires put the “Oscars” ceremony on the “hand of a demon”!
The forest fires in Los Angeles are still the talk of the world, and their impact extends to many affected sectors, including the film industry, where attention is currently turning to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which is preparing to hold its annual Academy Awards ceremony, in its ninety-seventh session. On the second of next March.
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Los Angeles fires put the “Oscars” ceremony on the “hands of the devil”!
Until now, the Academy insists on holding the awards ceremony, despite the devastating losses that befell the film industry in Los Angeles, which is considered the cradle of American cinema. For this reason, it postponed the announcement of the final nominees to win the awards, until January 23, after the first date for the announcement was Friday, January 17, but at the same time, it canceled the traditional luncheon for filmmakers, in the presence of the final candidates, which was to be held on February 10. In Beverly Hills.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said, in an official statement on its website, that it will keep the Oscars ceremony as scheduled, on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, and will be presented by Conan O’Brien.
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Los Angeles fires put the “Oscars” ceremony on the “hand of a demon”!
The statement added: “We are determined to exploit this opportunity; “To celebrate our resilient (cinematic) industry, and we look forward to honoring the people who helped fight the fires.” The Academy’s CEO, Bill Kramer, and its president, Janet Young, said: “We, all of us, are devastated by the impact of the fires and the heavy losses suffered by many in our community. The Academy has always been a unifying force in the cinematic field, and we are committed to standing together in the face of hardship.”
Decisions to hold major festivals range from confirming their dates to canceling them, as the date of holding the Critics’ Choice Awards, which was scheduled for last Sunday, was postponed to another time that has not yet been determined. While the nominations for the SAG Awards were announced through a simple press release, the management of the Grammy ceremony also confirmed that it will be held on its previously scheduled date on February 2nd, noting that the ceremony will witness fundraising to fight forest fires. “The courage and dedication of first responders, who risk their lives to protect people’s lives,” will be honored, as the organizers of the “Sundance Independent Film Festival” announced, holding it at its previously announced date.
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Los Angeles fires put the “Oscars” ceremony on the “hand of a demon”!
It is noteworthy that fires in Palisades, Eaton, and Kenneth counties in Los Angeles caused severe damage, as the Palisades fire alone destroyed more than 5,300 buildings on an area of more than 20,000 acres. Thousands of residents lost their homes, including many celebrities, most notably: Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore, James Woods, and Ben Affleck.
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