Hollywood productions stopped in LA due to devastating fires

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The devastating Forest fires Home Pacific Palisades and other regions in Los Angeles, have led to a production stop and to cancel several important events during the Awards season that were planned for this week.

shift of the critics choice awards

The Critics Choice Awards, which were originally scheduled for this Sunday in Santa Monica, were postponed to January 26th, as CNN reports.

"This tragedy unfolding has already had a deep impact on our community. Our thoughts and prayers are among those who fight against the devastating fires, as well as with all those affected," said Joey Berlin, CEO of the Critics Choice Awards, in a statement.

consequences of the forest fires for the award ceremonies

The Critics Choice Awards should be the second big award ceremony for the 2025 television season, according to the Golden Globes of the past weekend. The ceremony was planned in the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, not far from the areas in which the fires have already destroyed at least 1,000 buildings and destroyed over 5,000 ACRS land. The residents of Santa Monica also reach the evacuation commands, where the award ceremony should take place.

Other canceled Hollywood events

In the middle of the continuing forest fires in Southern California, numerous glamorous Hollywood events and premieres were canceled. The nominations for the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were canceled on Wednesday morning and instead announced by press release.

The annual Afi Awards lunch, which was scheduled for January 10, is postponed. The traditional BAFTA Tea Party, an important part of the Oscar races, which was to take place on January 11th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, was canceled, as the organization announced.

production stops in Hollywood

Many film productions in Hollywood were forced to set the shooting due to the strong winds, smoke and the dangerous fires. According to The Hollywood Reporter have more than a dozen shows, including "Grey’s Anatomy", "Hacks", "Suits L.A.", "NCIS" and "The Price Is Right". Also talk shows like ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and CBS ’" After Midnight "will not produce new episodes on Wednesday, reports Variety , which points out that the situation for the shows will be monitored on Thursday.