The devastating Palisades fire continues to wreak havoc on the Hollywood awards season. In an unprecedented move, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has pushed back the deadline for Oscar voting to January 14th, allowing members two extra days to cast their ballots amid the ongoing natural disaster.
As a result, the highly anticipated Oscar nominations will now be unveiled on Sunday, January 19th, marking the first time in decades that the announcement has taken place on a weekend.
But the Academy isn’t the only organization scrambling to adjust their plans. The Critics Choice Awards, originally slated to air this Sunday, have been rescheduled to January 26th on the E! channel.
Hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler, the star-studded event was meant to be a major influence on the Oscar nominations. However, with the new timeline in place, the Critics Choice Awards will now have a greater impact on the final round of Oscar voting.
As the entertainment industry grapples with the fallout from the Palisades fire, Hollywood has come to a virtual standstill, with professionals putting their work on hold to focus on the personal toll of the tragedy. For those who have lost their homes and possessions, the road to recovery will be long and challenging, but the community is coming together to support one another during this difficult time.
