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The Critics Choice Awards have been pushed back two weeks, the latest Hollywood event impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires, which have already put a halt to many film sets, awards season events and film premieres as they continue to blaze out of control.
The Critics Choice Awards were postponed from Sunday to an undetermined date. (Photo by Kevin … [+]
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The Critics Choice Awards, originally scheduled for Sunday evening, have been postponed to Jan. 26, spokesperson Julia Rossen told Forbes Wednesday afternoon.
The awards ceremony, the next major stop on the film awards circuit, will broadcast live on E! from its original location of the Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hangar in Los Angeles County, and it will be available on Peacock to stream the following day.
The Critics Choice Awards are the latest postponement in a series of Hollywood events called off amid the Los Angeles County wildfires, which have prompted the evacuation of tens of thousands and killed two people.
What Other Tv Shows Have Paused—like Jimmy Kimmel, ‘the Price Is Right’?
Several shows paused daily tapings, including “The Price Is Right,” Taylor Tomlinson’s “After Midnight” and Jimmy Kimmel’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Deadline and Variety reported. “The Price Is Right” shoots at Haven Studios in Glendale, California, which is within the Eaton Fire evacuation zone. Both “After Midnight” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will air repeat episodes Wednesday night. Cynthia Erivo and Brian Jordan Alvarez were set to be guests on Kimmel’s show, and tomorrow night’s episode scheduled to feature Timothée Chalamet and Fernanda Torres has not yet been canceled.
Why Are Scripted Shows Like ‘ncis’ Paused Due To Wildfires?
A few scripted shows, including “Hacks,” “NCIS,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Suits LA” and “Ted” have also paused production, according to Deadline and Variety. FilmLA, which provides filming permits in Los Angeles, said in a statement the “LA County Fire Department has specifically instructed that all permits issued for filming in the communities of Altadena, La Crescenta, La Canada/Flintridge and unincorporated Pasadena are withdrawn. Other permit revocations are possible,” and that some resources may not be available to film sets during the state of emergency.
Which Film Premieres Were Canceled Due To Fires?
Some Los Angeles film premieres that were set to attract big stars were canceled, including a premiere of the biographical wrestling drama “Unstoppable,” which would’ve been attended by stars Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome, multiple outlets reported. A Wednesday night screening of the Robbie Williams biopic “Better Man” was canceled, Paramount confirmed to multiple outlets. “The Last Showgirl,” starring Pamela Anderson in an award-winning performance, also had a Thursday screening canceled ahead of the film’s wide theatrical release on Friday. Screenings for other awards contenders, including Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez” and Searchlight Pictures’ “A Complete Unknown” were also called off.
What Other Major Hollywood Events Were Canceled Amid Wildfires?
The race to the Academy Awards, which is in full swing after Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards, was disrupted, with several important events on the awards circuit canceled. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Tea Party, an annual event held in advance of the BAFTA Awards scheduled for Saturday, were canceled, the organization told several media outlets in a statement. The party is typically an opportunity for Oscar hopefuls to socialize with academy voters. The American Film Institute Awards, an annual luncheon that honors the top 10 best films of the year, were postponed from Friday to an undetermined date, a spokesperson told multiple outlets. The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations were announced in a press release Wednesday morning after the organization cancelled a planned live announcement by actors Joey King and Cooper Koch.
Which Celebrities Were Forced To Evacuate From Fires—or Lost Their Homes?
Actor and Pacific Palisades honorary mayor Eugene Levy fled his home, telling the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday the “smoke looked pretty black and intense over Temescal Canyon.” Actor James Woods told CNN he lost his home in a tearful interview, stating, “One day you’re swimming in the pool, and the next day it’s all gone.” Reality star Spencer Pratt and actor Cameron Mathison both confirmed on Instagram their houses burned down. Jamie Lee Curtis posted on Instagram that her home is safe, but her “beloved neighborhood is gone,” offering thanks to first responders. Mark Hamill said on Instagram he evacuated Malibu “so last minute” on Tuesday night that there were “small fires on both sides of the road” on the Pacific Coast Highway.
Further Reading
At Least 2 Dead As Major Wildfires Around Los Angeles Still Uncontained—Here’s What To Know (Forbes)
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