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Hollywood Minute: Fires, wind cancel movie premieres

By Sama Marwan,

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles, particularly the Palisades Fire, have led to significant disruptions in the entertainment industry. Several high-profile events and productions have been canceled or postponed due to safety concerns and the impact of the fires.

Canceled or Postponed Events:

  • Movie Premieres:
    • Wolf Man: The Hollywood premiere was canceled due to the Pacific Palisades Fire.
    • Unstoppable: The premiere was canceled, and Jennifer Lopez, a star of the film, has canceled all her upcoming media appearances to assist victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
  • Award Shows:
    • Critics’ Choice Awards: Originally scheduled for January 12 in Santa Monica, the event has been postponed to January 26 due to the fires.
    • Screen Actors Guild Awards: The 31st Annual SAG Awards canceled a live announcement of its nominees, opting to issue the list in a press release instead.
  • Oscar Nominations: The deadline for Oscar nominations voting has been extended by two days, with the announcement pushed to January 19, due to the fires.

Production Halts:

Several Hollywood entertainment headquarters and production centers have shut down, postponing production of various shows and movies, including:

  • Grey’s Anatomy
  • NCIS
  • NCIS: Origins
  • Hacks
  • Ted Lasso
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!
  • After Midnight
  • Fallout
  • On Call
  • The Last Showgirl

Sports Events:

  • NHL: A January 8 game at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles between the Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames was postponed due to the wildfires.
  • NBA: The league postponed a January 9 game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets, as well as two January 11 games between the Lakers and San Antonio Spurs and between the Los Angeles Clippers and Hornets, all due to the fires.
  • NFL: The January 13 playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings has been moved from SoFi Stadium to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, due to the wildfires.

Celebrity Impact:

The wildfires have also affected numerous celebrities, with several losing their homes in the Pacific Palisades area. Notable figures include Paris Hilton, Milo Ventimiglia, Billy Crystal, Mel Gibson, and Tina Knowles.

The situation remains dynamic, with authorities and the entertainment industry closely monitoring developments to ensure safety and provide support to those affected.

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