Death flames in Los Angeles: Now even the first Oscars cancellation in film history threatens!

Los Angeles - Several major fires have been blazing in Southern California for more than a week. The film metropolis of Los Angeles has been particularly badly affected, with over 12,000 buildings already destroyed and at least 25 people dead. Now the Film Academy is considering a drastic step: Will the Oscars be canceled for the first time?

The Academy Awards have been presented every spring since 1929, without exception. Regardless of the world war, economic crisis or coronavirus pandemic- the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has never canceled the world's most important film award. But that could change in 2025.

The 17 members of the Academy Awards Committee - including award winners such as Meryl Streep (75), Steven Spielberg (78), Tom Hanks (68) and Emma Stone (36) - are keeping a close eye on the dramatic situation in Los Angeles, as reported by The Sun.

The announcement of the nominations has already been postponed and was actually due to take place next Friday. And the actual award show is also shaky.

While thousands and thousands of people are suffering and mourning all around, is Hollywood celebrating a happy party amidst the remains of the flames? Not such a good idea, as some of those in charge seem to think.

"The board's biggest concern right now is not wanting to appear to be celebrating while so many Los Angeles residents are dealing with grief and unimaginable loss," an insider explained AMPAS' concerns.

"Even if the fires were to go out next week, the reality is that the city is still suffering and will be struggling for months to come," the insider told the newspaper. "That's why the leadership has decided that the focus will be on support and fundraising when the right opportunities present themselves."

Another source described the situation on Monday as follows: "Just the thought of a waiter, a poorly paid, innocent person who has lost his home, serving delicate Wagyu burgers and cucumber sandwiches to millionaire movie stars is not exactly pleasant."

Hollywood itself is also threatened by the flames - the fires could also have an impact on the industry beyond the awards show, significantly delaying work in the film capital of the world. Many actors and filmmakers have also been affected privately and lost their homes in the flames.

It remains to be seen what will actually happen with the 97th Oscars. The only thing that seems certain is that the film industry will not celebrate itself in the same luxurious frenzy as in previous years.

Los Angeles - Several major fires have been blazing in Southern California for more than a week. The film metropolis of Los Angeles has been particularly badly affected, with over 12,000 buildings already destroyed and at least 25 people dead. Now the Film Academy is considering a drastic step: Will the Oscars be canceled for the first time?

The Academy Awards have been presented every spring since 1929, without exception. Regardless of the world war, economic crisis or coronavirus pandemic- the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has never canceled the world's most important film award. But that could change in 2025.

The 17 members of the Academy Awards Committee - including award winners such as Meryl Streep (75), Steven Spielberg (78), Tom Hanks (68) and Emma Stone (36) - are keeping a close eye on the dramatic situation in Los Angeles, as reported by The Sun.

The announcement of the nominations has already been postponed and was actually due to take place next Friday. And the actual award show is also shaky.

While thousands and thousands of people are suffering and mourning all around, is Hollywood celebrating a happy party amidst the remains of the flames? Not such a good idea, as some of those in charge seem to think.

"The board's biggest concern right now is not wanting to appear to be celebrating while so many Los Angeles residents are dealing with grief and unimaginable loss," an insider explained AMPAS' concerns.

"Even if the fires were to go out next week, the reality is that the city is still suffering and will be struggling for months to come," the insider told the newspaper. "That's why the leadership has decided that the focus will be on support and fundraising when the right opportunities present themselves."

Another source described the situation on Monday as follows: "Just the thought of a waiter, a poorly paid, innocent person who has lost his home, serving delicate Wagyu burgers and cucumber sandwiches to millionaire movie stars is not exactly pleasant."

Hollywood itself is also threatened by the flames - the fires could also have an impact on the industry beyond the awards show, significantly delaying work in the film capital of the world. Many actors and filmmakers have also been affected privately and lost their homes in the flames.

It remains to be seen what will actually happen with the 97th Oscars. The only thing that seems certain is that the film industry will not celebrate itself in the same luxurious frenzy as in previous years.