Amidst the destructive wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles for nearly a week now, leaving four governors and an ex-CEO of the Academy among its victims, as I’ve come to learn from The Hollywood Reporter, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has chosen to alter their Oscar season schedule for the second time. This adjustment is a show of empathy towards the Southern California community, where over 60% of its approximately 10,000 members reside.
The head of the Academy, Bill Kramer, and its president, Janet Yang, declared in a statement on Monday that the 97th Academy Awards will not be rescheduled from its current date, which is March 2, 2025, exactly 48 days away. Interestingly enough…
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In a statement released on Monday, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and president Janet Yang confirmed that the 97th Academy Awards will stick to its original schedule, taking place on March 2, 2025, just 48 days from now. Nevertheless…
The deadline for submitting Oscar nomination votes, initially set from January 8th at 9 a.m. Pacific Time to January 12th at 5 p.m. Pacific Time, and later extended to January 14th at 5 p.m. Pacific Time, has now been further extended to January 17th at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
The announcement for the Oscar nominations, initially planned for 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, January 17, and later pushed back to an undetermined time on Sunday, January 19, has been rescheduled to occur at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, January 23. As customary, the announcement will be broadcast, but unlike previous years, there won’t be any media present this time around.
The Oscar Nominees Luncheon, initially planned for Monday, February 10th, has been called off. (As traditionally done, nominees will still be invited to smaller dinners, approaching the date of the Oscars ceremony itself, with those who have also been nominated in their respective categories.)
The Scientific and Technical Awards, initially set for February 18th, has been moved to a different time. A new date will be announced later.
These decisions were made after thorough discussions with the board of governors, which consists of 55 members. Unfortunately, four of these governors suffered loss of their homes in the fires: Lynette Howell Taylor (Blue Valentine), who is also a vice president at the Academy, Brooke Breton (Avatar), Mark P. Stoeckinger (Star Trek), and Jinko Gotoh (Finding Nemo). In addition, Dawn Hudson, who served as CEO of the Academy from 2011 to 2022, also lost her home in the fires.
Despite the fact she had lost her own home, Breton was determined to participate in the presiding of her branch’s “bakeoff” event – an opportunity for individuals whose films were nominated to discuss their projects – which occurred online last Saturday.
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In spite of having lost her home, Breton chose to oversee the bakeoff event for her branch, a platform designed for those with shortlisted movies to share insights on their work, which was held virtually on Saturday.
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The Academy, known for its recent $750,000 donation to MPTF for those impacted by the fires, is attempting to strike a balance between individuals such as Breton, who appear to prioritize continuing the show, and others like actress Jean Smart, who advocates reducing awards season activities substantially. Instead, she proposes that funds be directed towards fire relief efforts.
A frequently overlooked aspect is that a significant number of individuals and businesses are economically tied to the awards-industry system, ranging from caterers, drivers, hotel staff, security personnel, to many others. The Academy alone hires approximately 1,000 people during the week leading up to the Oscars ceremony broadcast.
It appears that this year’s Oscars ceremony might function as a fundraising event, similar to a telethon, aimed at collecting funds for wildfire relief efforts and honoring the brave first responders.
The full text of Kramer and Yang’s statement appears below.
Our hearts are heavily saddened by the destruction caused by the fires and the significant losses felt by numerous members of our community. Historically, the Academy has served as a bond that unites the film industry, and we remain steadfast in our resolve to join forces during challenging times.
Because the fires in the Los Angeles region are ongoing, we believe it’s crucial to prolong our voting duration and shift the date for our nominations declaration to provide more time for our members.
Furthermore, to ensure we cater to the local infrastructure and accommodation requirements over the coming weeks, it’s crucial that we adjust our event schedule. We think this modification will gain approval from our industry peers.
As a passionate member of this community, I can’t help but emphasize the significance we place on uniting together. This event provides us with an exceptional chance to salute our robust and empathetic industry. Moreover, it is a moment for us to acknowledge and honor our frontline workers who have valiantly battled against the fires. We extend our support to those affected, and encourage everyone to join us in lending a helping hand to the Academy’s relief efforts.
We will get through this together and bring a sense of healing to our global film community.
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