
In the wake of the devastating wildfires that have engulfed Los Angeles and Southern California, the Oscars and Critics Choice Awards have made important announcements about changing the dates of their ceremonies.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that the announcement of nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, scheduled for January 17, will be postponed to January 19, due to the fire emergency. This sudden change was made for the safety of all academy members and engaged staff.
Also, the Critics Choice Awards has announced that the 30th annual ceremony, scheduled for January 12, will be postponed to January 26. The catastrophic wildfires that have devastated Southern California are the reason for this decision. The rescheduled event will be held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and will be broadcast live on E! and worldwide, also being available on Peacock the next day.
Voting for the Oscars nominations opened this Wednesday morning, but has been extended by two days to give members more time to cast their votes. Voting will now close on Tuesday 14th January at 5pm.
The announcement comes amid devastating fires that have engulfed Los Angeles, forcing several Hollywood stars, including Mark Hamill, Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore and James Woods, to plan to evacuate their homes. The fires, which broke out on January 7, have caused great uncertainty and are a reminder of the natural dangers that those living in California can face.
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