Oscars 2025 To Proceed As Planned, Academy Refutes Claims Of Cancellation Over LA Wildfires

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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!  #oscars #oscars2025 #lawildfires #losangeles #academyawards

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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.

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