Hollywood’s awards season has been significantly affected by the ongoing wildfires in

, with several major events facing delays. The wildfires have disrupted life and work in the city, leading to continuous updates from guilds and organizations involved in the awards circuit. Here’s a breakdown of the key upcoming events, including updated nomination dates.

  • Producers Guild and Writers Guild nominations: Both were initially scheduled for January but have been postponed indefinitely. The Writers Guild of America nominations were to be announced on January 8, then delayed to January 13, and now indefinitely postponed. Similarly, the Producers Guild nominations were pushed from January 10 to January 12, with no new dates confirmed yet.
  • Academy Award Nominations: Initially set for January 17, then moved to January 19, and further delayed to January 23. The delay accommodates extended voting due to the wildfire’s impact on Academy members. Nominations will be announced through a virtual presentation, with no press on-site.
  • Critics Choice Awards: Originally scheduled for January 12, the ceremony has been moved to January 26. The event will be broadcast live on E!, hosted by Chelsea Handler.
  • Grammy Awards: Set for February 2, the Grammys are mostly unaffected by the fires, as nominations were announced in November. However, some related events, like Universal Music Group’s Artist Showcase, have been canceled to aid wildfire recovery efforts.
  • Producers and Directors Guild Awards: Both events will take place on February 8 in Los Angeles as scheduled. These awards have historically predicted the Best Picture Oscar winner.
  • Writers Guild Awards: Scheduled for February 15, the ceremony remains unchanged and will be untelevised.
  • BAFTA Awards: Set for February 16, the British equivalent of the Oscars will proceed as planned, with nominations announced on January 15.
  • Film Independent Spirit Awards: Set for February 22, this event will stream on YouTube, hosted by Aidy Bryant.
  • SAG Awards: On February 23, the SAG Awards will stream live on Netflix, hosted by Kristen Bell. This event is often a key indicator of the Oscar race.
  • Academy Awards: The Oscars will go ahead as planned on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, despite the nearby Sunset Fire. The event will be broadcast live on ABC, hosted by Conan O’Brien.

The wildfires have caused significant disruption, but the awards season continues with many events still on track to proceed.

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