Academy confirms Oscars ceremony date and says it will ‘honour’ Los Angeles amid wildfires
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Organiser says ‘we will reflect on recent events while highlighting the strength, creativity, and optimism that defines Los Angeles and our industry’. The Oscars will take place in March as planned, the Academy confirmed on Thursday, adding that the ceremony will “honour Los Angeles as the city of dreams” and “acknowledge those who fought so bravely against the wildfires”.
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In a letter from CEO Bill Kramer and president Janet Yang, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed that the ceremony will be held on 2 March and hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien. It added that it will “move away from live performances” of the Best Song nominees and instead focus on the songwriters. It will also bring back the “Fab 5” moments, where individual film artists recognise nominees.
“Hosted by the incredible Conan O’Brien, our 97th Oscars will be a celebration of connection and collaboration – honouring the unifying spirit and creative synergy of moviemaking. We will highlight the transformative power of the teamwork that brings cinematic visions to life,” the letter read.
“We will honour Los Angeles as the city of dreams, showcasing its beauty and resilience, as well as its role as a beacon for filmmakers and creative visionaries for over a century. We will reflect on the recent events while highlighting the strength, creativity, and optimism that defines Los Angeles and our industry.”.
The letter was sent the day before nominations are set to be announced in a live broadcast by Bottoms actor Rachel Sennott and SNL star Bowen Yang from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. To watch, viewers can tune in on the Oscars website or Hulu.
