Breaking News: Wildfires impact Oscar nominations and voting in an unprecedented manner, things have changed in just a few hours… See More

The relentless wildfires ravaging Los Angeles have caused widespread disruptions, including a significant impact on the entertainment industry. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a delay in the nomination announcement for the 97th Academy Awards and an extension of the voting period due to the ongoing crisis.

Originally scheduled for Friday, January 17, the announcement of the Oscar nominations will now take place on Sunday, January 19. The voting period, which was initially set to close on Sunday, January 12, has been extended by two days and will now close on Tuesday, January 14.