Despite rumors, the Oscars 2025 is not being canceled amid LA wildfires. What’s the Academy’s official stance? Watch the video for the full story!
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00:00The Oscars 2025 is not being cancelled, despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise.
00:06A recent article by The Sun claimed that the 97th Academy Awards might be called off due
00:11to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The tabloid described a secret contingency
00:17strategy led by stars like Tom Hanks, Emma Stone, and Steven Spielberg to cancel the event.
00:24However, now this claim has been debunked by The Hollywood Reporter.
00:28Speaking to the senior figures at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences,
00:32The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that there are no plans to cancel the Oscars 2025.
00:38They clarified that any decision to alter the ceremony will require extensive discussions
00:43between the Academy and its broadcast partner ABC. As of now, the show is set to proceed on
00:49March 2, though it will likely include elements to support fire relief efforts.
00:54The Sun's report also mentioned that the Oscars nominations and related events like
00:59the nominees' luncheon were postponed, fueling speculation of cancellation. While it's true
01:05that some dates have been shifted due to the wildfires,
01:08the Academy's leadership remains committed to holding the ceremony.