Academy management stated on the eve of the Oscar nominations that the 97th awards ceremony in Hollywood on March 2 will proceed as deliberate as firefighters continued to battle the devastating LA County wildfires.
Confirming what Academy sources have been messaging privately for over per week, CEO Invoice Kramer and president Janet Yang stated in a letter on Wednesday that the present will “have a good time the work that unites us as a world movie neighborhood and acknowledge those that fought so bravely in opposition to the wildfires”.
The heads stated, “[O]ur Oscars will probably be a celebration of connection and collaboration – honoring the unifying spirit and inventive synergy of moviemaking. We’ll spotlight the transformative energy of the teamwork that brings cinematic visions to life”.
On that word, there will probably be adjustments to the format. The “Fab 5” moments, the place particular person movie artists recognise nominees is returning, whereas the very best unique track class is not going to characteristic reside performances and as an alternative deal with the artistry and private reflections of the songwriters and their groups.
On Wednesday a brand new entrance opened within the weeks-long marketing campaign in opposition to the conflagrations which have surrounded Los Angeles and already pressured the Academy to postpone the nominations announcement two instances. By Wednesday night the Hughes Fireplace, some 45 miles north of Pasadena and fanned by the Santa Ana winds, had quickly engulfed greater than 9,200 acres with zero containment, in keeping with Cal Fireplace. 1000’s have evacuated their properties.
The Oscar nominations will probably be introduced at 5.30am Pacific Time on Thursday. The complete letter seems under.
The nominations will probably be introduced at 5.30am Pacific Time on Thursday. The complete letter seems under.
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Our deepest due to all of you on your compassion and help over the previous couple of weeks. Our ideas stay with those that had been impacted by the current Los Angeles-area wildfires. If you need to hitch the Academy in supporting the continued reduction efforts, please click on right here for a listing of assist sources.
After continued session with ABC, our board, and different key stakeholders within the Los Angeles and movie communities, planning continues for the 97th Oscars ceremony on Sunday, March 2. This yr’s Oscars will have a good time the work that unites us as a world movie neighborhood and acknowledge those that fought so bravely in opposition to the wildfires.
As a reminder, our 97th Oscars Nominations will probably be introduced tomorrow, January 23, at 5:30am PT through world reside stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, the Academy’s digital platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Fb), ABC’s Good Morning America, and ABC Information Dwell, Disney+ and Hulu. American Signal Language (ASL) providers will probably be accessible on YouTube.
As a precursor to tomorrow’s announcement, we needed to share slightly bit about this yr’s present. Hosted by the unbelievable Conan O’Brien, our 97th Oscars will probably be a celebration of connection and collaboration – honoring the unifying spirit and inventive synergy of moviemaking. We’ll spotlight the transformative energy of the teamwork that brings cinematic visions to life.
As a part of this, we’re thrilled to carry again our “Fab 5” moments, the place particular person movie artists acknowledge nominees. Additionally, this yr the Greatest Authentic Tune class presentation will transfer away from reside performances and will probably be centered on the songwriters. We’ll have a good time their artistry by private reflections from the groups who carry these songs to life. All of this, and extra, will uncover the tales and inspiration behind this yr’s nominees.
And we are going to honor Los Angeles as the town of goals, showcasing its magnificence and resilience, in addition to its function as a beacon for filmmakers and inventive visionaries for over a century. We’ll replicate on the current occasions whereas highlighting the power, creativity, and optimism that defines Los Angeles and our business.
There’s a lot extra in retailer, together with highly effective musical moments that join movie’s wealthy historical past to its daring and galvanizing future. We hope you’ll tune in tomorrow morning to look at the Nominations Announcement, and we tremendously recognize your ongoing dedication to the Academy and our movie neighborhood. We’re stronger collectively.
Invoice Kramer and Janet Younger
