Oscar Nominations Pushed to January 19 Amid Wildfire Postponements

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• The annual bake-offs for the Sound, Visual Effects, and Makeup & Hairstyling branches, crucial precursors to the Oscar nominations, have been axed due to the ongoing wildfires ravaging Los Angeles
• This marks the first time in Academy history that the nominations have been pushed back to mid-January, sparking concerns about a domino effect on the rest of the awards season calendar