Oscar nominations postponed for second time because of wildfires

For the second time, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has postponed the announcement of this year's Oscar nominations due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.

Initially scheduled for January 17, then moved to January 19, the nominations will now be revealed on Thursday, January 23.

In a statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang cited the active fires as the reason for extending the voting period, allowing members additional time.

Also, the annual Oscar nominees' luncheon set for February 10 has been canceled.

Despite these changes, the 97th Academy Awards ceremony remains scheduled for March 2.