L.A. Wildfires Disrupt Hollywood: The ongoing L.A. wildfires have caused major disruptions in Hollywood, affecting several high-profile events.
Cancelled Major Events: Events like the Critics Choice Awards, AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, and the BAFTA Tea Party have been rescheduled or canceled.
TV Shows Halt Production: Popular TV shows, including Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, and Abbott Elementary, have paused filming due to safety concerns.
Late-Night Shows Suspended: Late-night talk shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live and After Midnight have stopped production because of the fires.
Premieres Canceled: Premieres for movies like The Last Showgirl, The Pitt, and Better Man have been canceled due to the fires.
Rescheduled Events: Some major events, including the GALECA Dorian Film Awards and the Mammoth Film Festival, have been rescheduled for February 2025.
Impact on the SAG Awards: The in-person presentation of nominations for the 2025 SAG Awards has been canceled.
Celebratory Events Affected: The British Academy Tea Party and Donna Langley’s Toast have been canceled, affecting industry celebrations.
Celebrities’ Plans Disrupted: The comedy tour of Only Murders in the Building stars Martin Short and Steve Martin in Florida was also halted.
Safety Measures in Place: The fires forced many Hollywood productions to halt for safety, as communities in areas like Pacific Palisades and Riverside County were evacuated.