The recent wildfires sweeping through the Los Angeles area have caused significant disruptions to Hollywood events, forcing several high-profile gatherings to be canceled or postponed. As the fires rage across the region, affecting Malibu and the Pacific Coast Highway, the film industry has seen an increasing number of event cancellations, including the much-anticipated 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards Nominations Announcement.
On January 7, 2025, the Screen Actors Guild made the decision to cancel its live nominations announcement due to safety concerns for the presenters, guests, and staff. Originally scheduled to take place at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, the ceremony was set to feature prominent personalities like SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher, host Kristen Bell, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Jane Fonda.
In response to the wildfires and hazardous conditions, the SAG Awards revealed that the nominations would now be announced through a press release on January 8, 2025, at 7:30 AM PT, to be available on the SAG Awards website.
The devastating fires have also affected numerous premieres in Hollywood. Universal and Amazon MGM Studios canceled their January 7 premieres of “Wolf Man” and “Unstoppable,” while Paramount followed suit, halting its Wednesday night premieres for “Better Man” and “The Pitt.” These cancellations come as both the film and television industries face increasing safety concerns, as the wildfires continue to threaten residential areas and wreak havoc on the Southern California region.
Despite these setbacks, the SAG Awards ceremony remains scheduled for February 23, 2025. However, with Hollywood still reeling from the natural disaster, organizers and celebrities alike are urging the public to stay safe. As the industry grapples with the real-world impact of the fires, Hollywood is finding itself in uncharted territory, trying to navigate the balance between honoring its traditions and ensuring the safety of its community.
This ongoing crisis highlights the vulnerability of the entertainment industry, as natural disasters continue to affect major events and film productions in the region. As Los Angeles fights the fires, Hollywood is standing by in solidarity, hoping for swift relief and the safe return of its much-anticipated gatherings in the future.