‘Hacks,’ ‘NCIS,’ Jimmy Kimmel Among Shows Resuming Production

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Despite the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, various television productions are planning to restart filming. Shows like CBS’s NCIS, NCIS: Origins, The Neighborhood, and Poppa’s House, as well as Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC, are among those resuming production. Additionally, numerous NBCUniversal shows such as MAX’s Hacks, NBC’s Happy’s Place and Suits: L.A., Peacock’s Ted, and the Apple TV+ series Loot are also set to resume filming in the area. According to The Hollywood Reporter.

CBS Studios announces they will carry on production in enclosed studios while keeping a watchful eye on health and safety measures. Any staff impacted by the fires or unable to commute safely are invited to stay home; they’ll continue to receive their usual salary. Moreover, Jimmy Kimmel Live! plans to establish a donation center at the lot behind the El Capitan Theater where it’s filmed. They will accept bottled water, Gatorade, baby food, pet food, non-perishable food items, new personal care products, hygiene essentials, socks, underwear, diapers, and baby wipes.

On Instagram, Kimmel and his team expressed that they’ll swiftly deliver necessary supplies to those in need. A big thank you for your support, and kindly share this information with people living nearby.

For now, other shows are temporarily put on standby. Specifically, CBS’s “After Midnight,” a humorous game show featuring comedian and actor contestants hosted by Taylor Tomlinson, won’t recommence filming until at least Wednesday. Similarly, the majority of Disney’s 20th Television productions will also be held back, including the lengthy ABC series “Grey’s Anatomy.

The Academy Errs on the Side of Caution As the Fires Rage On

On January 13, 2025, it was revealed that the voting for the 97th Academy Awards and the announcement of nominations were being postponed again due to wildfires. The new deadline for voting is now January 17, 2025, with the nominees to be announced on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Despite this delay, the Oscars ceremony itself remains unchanged and is still set to broadcast on March 2, 2025.

24 people have tragically lost their lives due to fires that have also destroyed numerous homes and buildings. At the moment, these fires are being controlled to different extents. For instance, the biggest fire in the Palisades is at 14% containment, while the Eaton Fire stands at 33%. By the way, I should add that the smaller Hurst fire near San Fernando has almost been fully contained.

92,000 people are currently under evacuation orders, while another 89,000 are in areas where evacuations may be required. The potentially destructive Santa Ana winds, responsible for igniting the L.A. fires, will continue to create hazardous fire conditions over the next three days. Authorities are actively investigating the causes of these fires, looking into all possibilities, including arson. It’s thought that the Palisades fire may have been started by humans. We won’t fully understand the extent of the damage in Los Angeles County until later this week, due to the increased likelihood of more fires erupting during the upcoming windstorm.

For those currently in Los Angeles who have a heart for giving back, here’s a handy resource with options for donating and volunteering: [Provide the link]

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2025-01-14 04:33