Oscars postpone nominations due to LA wildfires, delaying the start of awards season.
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The Academy extended its voting period by 2 days to allow members time to focus on the crisis, pushing the nominations announcement from Jan 17 to Jan 19.
This marks the first time the Oscars have had to adjust their schedule due to a natural disaster in Los Angeles, underscoring the severe impact of the wildfires.
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Oscars 2025