The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has sent a letter to its full membership about its upcoming Oscars ceremony on March 2 and how it will honor Los Angeles amid its wildfire crisis.
“We will honor 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,” Bill Kramer and Janet Yang said in the letter. “We will reflect on the recent events while highlighting the strength, creativity, and optimism that defines Los Angeles and our industry.”
Additionally, the Academy has announced that the ceremony will “move away” from live performances and will instead focus on the songwriters.
“We are thrilled to bring back our ‘Fab 5’ moments, where individual film artists recognize nominees. Also, this year the best original song category presentation will move away from live performances and will be focused on the songwriters,” reads the letter. “We will celebrate their artistry through personal reflections from the teams who bring these songs to life. All of this, and more, will uncover the stories and inspiration behind this year’s nominees.”
More to come.
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