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Hollywood productions and industry events have been stopped in the midst of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.
“The past two days have brought unprecedented risk to life and property from multiple area wildfires, while also placing extreme demands on public safety personnel,” non-profit Film LA wrote in a Wednesday, January 8, production warning. “With deepest appreciation for the efforts of local firefighters, police and paramedics at this difficult time, we advise the production community that personnel resources normally available to support film production may not be available during the local State of Emergency. “
The statement added, “The LA County Fire Department has specifically directed that all permits issued for filming in the communities of Altadena, La Crescenta, La Canada/Flintridge and Unincorporated Pasadena be withdrawn. Other licenses may be revoked.”
It has many stars having to evacuate their homesincluding Mandy Moore, Spencer Pratt, Cameron Mathison and more. Several of their respective properties were even destroyed by the fire.
As wildfires continue to spread across the Los Angeles area, several celebrities are taking to social media to share how they have been affected. “Empty and safe with children, dogs and cats. Praying and thanking for the first responders,” Mandy Moore wrote in an Instagram Story statement on Wednesday, January 8. In a subsequent post, she (…)
“I love you, Altadena. Grateful for my family and pets to come out last night before it was too late (and endless thanks to friends for taking us in and bringing us clothes and blankets),” Moore, 40, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday. “Honestly, I’m in shock and feel numb for everything that so many have lost, including my family. My children’s school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, level up. So many friends and loved ones have lost everything too. Our community is broken but we will be here to rebuild together.”
Keep scrolling to see how Hollywood is doing has been affected by the wildfires:
Scripted Series
Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr.
Disney/Anne Marie FoxMany TV shows that film on sound stages in Los Angeles have temporarily closed production, including Grey’s Anatomy, Hacks, Happy’s Place, LA Suits, Loot, NCIS, The Neighborhood, Abbott Elementary, Doctor Odyssey, American All a The Pitt.
Game Shows and Talk Shows
Josh Brolin and Jimmy Kimmel
Disney/Randy HolmesThe Price is Rightas well as late night series After midnight a Jimmy Kimmel live! have also been put on hold.
Los Angeles is witnessing a terrifying natural weather event – and its star-studded community has been affected. An extreme windstorm, caused by Santa Ana gusts, sparked a fast-moving brush fire at around 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, with drivers along Sunset Boulevard and Palisades Drive exiting their cars to seek safety, according to the (…)
Awards Shows
Chestnut Morris, Monica Calhoun, Harold Perrineau and Taye Diggs
Leon Bennett/Getty ImagesThe Critics’ Choice Awards – due to take place on Sunday, January 12 – have been postponed.
“This tragedy has already had a huge impact on our community. All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all those affected,” CCA CEO Joey Berlin he said in a statement. The Critics’ Choice Awards will now be broadcast live on January 26.
The BAFTA Tea Party was also due to take place on Sunday, but will likewise be pushed back to an unknown date.
On Wednesday, WGA West and WGA East announced in a statement that the The announcement of the Writers Guild Awards nominations was also delayed due to the ongoing wildfires.
“With Los Angeles under a state of emergency due to multiple wildfires, we will delay announcing nominees until Monday, January 13, 2025,” a statement to Us read.
Late on Wednesday, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the announcement of the Oscar nominations has been postponed from Friday, January 17, to Sunday, January 19.
Film Premieres and Screenings
Jennifer Lopez, Jharrel Jerome
Artists Equity,Special West Coast premieres and screenings for films such as Unstoppable (starring Jennifer Lopez), Wolf Man, The Pitt, The Last Show Girl a Complete Anonymous have been cancelled.
