The show is not going on. Here’s how the Los Angeles fires are affecting the entertainment industry, with the half for filming on several TV shows, and even award ceremonies.
The fires ravaging Los Angeles and the surrounding area have forced several TV productions, such as “Abbott Elementary” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” to suspend filming. Even awards ceremonies, including the Oscars, are being affected by these devastating fires.
How the Los Angeles fires are affecting several TV shows, the Oscars, and more
As wildfires continue to ravage homes and other properties on the US West Coast, several TV shows have been forced to suspend filming and Warner Bros. studios has had to close its doors. One halted production is “Abbott Elementary,” the Quinta Brunson comedy on ABC. Other shows affected include the “Suits” spin-off, “Suits: LA,” set in Los Angeles, due in February on NBC, “Ted” with Seth MacFarlane on Peacock, as well as “NCIS,” “NCIS: Origins” on CBS, “The Neighborhood” and “Poppa’s House.”
The cult shows “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Doctor Odyssey” on ABC, as well as Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show, will also have to take a break from filming, as will the drama series “All Americans,” airing on The CW, and the medical series “The Pitt,” launching January 10 on Max with Noah Wyle (“ER”).
Unfortunately, some iconic filming locations have gone up in flames. Such is the case of Palisades Charter High School, famous for having served as the setting for Brian De Palma’s “Carrie,” Danny Steinmann’s “Savage Streets,” and Mark Waters’ 2003 “Freaky Friday” movie starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Awards on hold
In addition to the series productions on hold, the devastating fires have also impacted several Hollywood awards ceremonies. Scheduled for this Sunday, January 12 in Santa Monica, the Critics Choice Awards have now been postponed to take place on January 26. “This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community. All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all who have been affected,” Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin said in a statement, quoted by The Hollywood Reporter.
The movie world’s most prestigious awards ceremony, the Oscars, has been affected, too. Originally scheduled for January 17, the announcement of this year’s nominations has been postponed to January 19. The voting window has therefore been extended to 5 pm on January 14.
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