The Academy Awards has announced a two-day postponement of the nomination announcement due to the devastating wildfires in California. The voting period for nominations has also been extended.
The announcement of the year's Academy Awards nominees has been pushed back two days to Sunday, January 19, from its original date of Friday, January 17. The voting period for nominations has also been extended to January 14. This change comes as Hollywood faces disruptions due to the ongoing wildfires in California . The actual ceremony, scheduled for March 2 with Conan O'Brien as host, remains unchanged.
The wildfires have led to the postponement of several productions and award events, including the Critics Choice Awards, which will now take place on January 26. The situation highlights the devastating impact of the fires, with at least five confirmed fatalities
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