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  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    The Oscars nominations announcement has been postponed due to the Los Angeles wildfires

    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has noted that with "so many" of its members based in the area - believed to be around 6,000 of its 10,000 membership - they have extended the voting period in the wake of the devastating blaze in the Pacific Palisades area, which has seen several celebrities lose their homes.


    According to The Hollywood Reporter, in a letter regarding voting for the Academy Awards, the organisation said: "We want to offer our deepest condolences to those who have been impacted by the devastating fires across Southern California.

    "So many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we are thinking of you.'

    "'Given the fire situation, we want to share some updates regarding an extension to the Oscars nominations voting window as well as updated information on Oscars Shortlist Screenings, Oscars Bake-Offs, and the Academy Museum.

    "Nominations voting for the 97th Oscars opened this morning at 9am PT.

    "We will be extending the voting window by two days to give members more time to cast their ballots. Voting will now close on Tuesday, January 14 at 5pm PT.

    "As such, our Oscars Nominations Announcement will move from Friday, January 17 to Sunday, January 19. More information on the announcement will follow soon."

    Los Angeles has been plagued by infernos since they erupted early Tuesday (07.01.25) morning, with monstrous flames eating through 15,000 acres of land and forcing at least 30,000 people to evacuate - include a string of the world's most famous faces.

    Two civilian deaths were also reported in one of the three largest wildfires ravaging LA.

    Sir Anthony Hopkins' home is gone, as revealed in devastating photos.

    Gates that protected the property are still standing, but have been pushed wide open.

    'Top Gun: Maverick' star Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh also saw their $7.5million mansion, which they bought in April 2023, wiped out.

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