- Fires have caused havoc to the entertainment industry this week
- Many celebrities have lost their homes
- Is the Hollywood sign still in tact?
The iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles remains standing tall, unlike what social media would have you believe.
A video recently circulated on social media that claimed to depict fire surrounding the famous Hollywood sign. However, it was later confirmed that the video was fake, possibly created with CGI or AI.
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On top of this, the fire that was nearest the sign – the Sunset Fire – has now been 100 per cent contained.
The Hollywood Sign Trust also confirmed the video was fake on its social media channels. “The Hollywood Sign continues to stand tall! Please keep the rest of Los Angeles County in your thoughts, and stay alert if you have to travel around.” It encouraged residents to keep updated on the latest news through “reputable news stations”.
What’s the latest with the LA fires?
Currently, four wildfires remain burning around Los Angeles. At least 16 people have died in the fires and another 13 are missing. Since Tuesday, 180,000 people have evacuated from their homes. In addition, around 35,000 homes and businesses have lost power.
How are the fires impacting the entertainment world?
As Los Angeles is such a key city for the film and television industry, the fires have caused extra disruption to awards season and production schedules.
According to Variety, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has pushed back the voting deadline for this year’s Oscars nominations. Consequently, this year’s nominees will be revealed two days later than planned.
Several events have been cancelled due to fires, including the premieres for movies such as Unstoppable, Wolfman and Better Man.
The expected SAG Award nomination livestream featuring Joey King and Cooper Koch was also axed. Instead, nominations were announced by a press release.
In addition, the Critics Choice Awards were pushed back from January 12 to January 26.
Meanwhile, Hacks star Jean Smart called on the executives behind the ceremonies to think about not televising the spectacles. She has urged them to instead donate to victims and relief efforts.
