Hollywood’s awards season is facing significant challenges as wildfires continue to impact the Los Angeles area. The industry’s various guilds and organizations are providing regular updates as they navigate the ongoing natural disaster, which has resulted in a series of changes to the schedules of upcoming awards ceremonies. Below is the latest information regarding key awards events, from the Oscars to the Grammys, including revised nomination dates.
### Academy Award Nominations
**Jan. 23**
The nominations for the Oscars have experienced multiple delays, moving from their original dates of Jan. 17 and Jan. 19 before settling on Jan. 23. This adjustment was made to allow for an extended voting period, as numerous Academy members have been affected by the wildfires. The announcement will take place through a virtual presentation format, without a traditional press gathering on site.
### Grammy Awards
**Feb. 2**
Due to their earlier nomination announcement in November, the Grammy Awards’ timeline has largely remained intact amid the crisis. However, some related events have been canceled; for instance, Universal Music Group has abandoned its Artist Showcase and after-party plans, opting instead to focus efforts on aiding wildfire recovery. The Grammys will be broadcast live on CBS, and a host for the event has yet to be designated.
### Critics Choice Awards
**Feb. 7**
Initially scheduled for Jan. 12, the Critics Choice Awards have been delayed twice. This event will take place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, located just a short distance from the Pacific Palisades area, which has faced severe fire conditions. The ceremony is set to be aired live on E!, with comedian Chelsea Handler serving as the host.
### Producers and Directors Guild Awards
**Feb. 8**
Taking place on the same evening in Los Angeles, these two separate untelevised events will still be conducted as planned. Historically, winners from the Producers Guild have often gone on to capture the Academy’s Best Picture Oscar. Similarly, the Directors Guild’s selection has frequently aligned with Oscar outcomes over the years.
### Writers Guild Awards
**Feb. 15**
The Writers Guild of America will honor accomplishments in adapted and original film screenplays among other categories, such as documentaries and television productions. This event, which is not broadcast, often highlights works that mirror the Academy Awards’ nominees and winners.
### BAFTA Awards
**Feb. 16**
The British Academy Film Awards, also known as the EE BAFTA Film Awards, serve as the UK’s counterpart to the Oscars. The nominations were released this week and were not impacted by the wildfires. Although hosted in London, many nominees reside in Los Angeles. David Tennant is set to host the event, which will be available on BBC in the U.K. and BritBox in North America.
### Spirit Awards
**Feb. 22**
Focusing on films with production budgets of $30 million or lower, the Film Independent Spirit Awards occasionally coincide with Oscar front-runners. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube, featuring Aidy Bryant as the host.
### SAG Awards
**Feb. 23**
In light of the wildfire crisis, the actors’ guild opted to issue nominations via a press release instead of a live announcement. The Screen Actors Guild Awards are considered a reliable indicator for the Oscars, as their selections often echo those of the Academy. The SAG Awards will be streamed live on Netflix, hosted by actress Kristen Bell.
### Academy Awards
**March 2**
The Academy Awards, the pinnacle of Hollywood’s awards season, is scheduled to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, an event that was briefly threatened by the nearby Sunset Fire. It’s worth noting that the Scientific and Technical Awards have been postponed from their original Feb. 18 date, with no new date announced yet, and the traditional nominees luncheon has been canceled for this year. The Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC, with Conan O’Brien as the host.
