The Academy Awards are caught in a difficult position, with the devastating wildfires still pummeling Los Angeles amid Hollywood’s legendary awards season. Amid the traumatic ongoing fires, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has altered some of the lineup of events leading up to its awards ceremony — the largest and most high profile in the industry. However, the Oscars 2025 nominations, which were postponed twice, have finally been unveiled.
“We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by so many in our community,” said Bill Kramer, Academy CEO, and Janet Yang, president, on Monday, January 13, in a statement. “The Academy has always been a unifying force within the film industry, and we are committed to standing together in the face of hardship.” The statement continued, “Due to the still-active fires in the Los Angeles area, we feel it is necessary to extend our voting period and move the date of our nominations announcement to allow additional time for our members.”