As fires ravage Los Angeles — displacing people and burning homes and businesses — events and premieres continue to be cancelled.
Netflix has canceled the New York City premiere of Season 2 of The Night Agent, which was scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, January 14. “In light of the current crisis in Los Angeles, the red carpet has been cancelled,” the company said in a statement.
The Los Angeles premiere of “Taking Care,” a 38-minute documentary about Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen as they overcome the challenges of Lauren’s mother’s early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, has been postponed for January 21.
On Monday, a one-night-only musical screening of “Little Shop of Horrors” starring Joel Kim Booster, Shea Cooley and Alex Newell scheduled for Friday at Catch One was canceled. The event was to benefit the Ali Forney Center, the nation’s largest provider of shelter and wraparound services for homeless LGBTQ+ youth.
On Thursday, Apple TV+ canceled the planned series premiere of “Severance,” which was scheduled to premiere on Monday, January 13. A company spokesperson issued this statement: “As devastating wildfires continue to impact the Los Angeles area, and with safety being our top concern and top priority, we have made the decision to cancel the Season 2 premiere of ‘Severance’ on Monday. Apple is donating to support relief efforts on the ground.” Our thoughts and sincere support remain with everyone affected by these tragic fires.
The January 13 Sony/Tri-Star premiere of “One of Them Days” has also been cancelled; The Los Angeles comedy stars Keke Palmer and SZA and is produced by Issa Rae. An all-day press event is scheduled for NBCUniversal shows like “The Traitors,” “Love Island USA,” “One Chicago,” the upcoming season of “Poker Face,” “Long Bright River,” “Suits LA” and more. It would be performed on the Universal set and was cancelled.
Events began to be canceled Tuesday morning as the scope of the fires began to become clear. Amazon MGM Studios and Universal Studios have canceled the scheduled premieres of “Unstoppable” and “Wolf Man” Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Paramount and Max canceled Wednesday’s premieres of Better Man and The Pitt.
“Due to the dangerous conditions affecting Los Angeles, we have canceled the premiere of ‘Better Man’ tomorrow,” a Paramount spokesperson said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with those affected by the devastating fires caused by these conditions, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and follow guidelines and orders from local officials and government agencies.”
HBO and Max echoed similar sentiments in a statement that said: “Out of an abundance of caution due to the ongoing Palisades Fire and wind warnings remaining through tomorrow, we are canceling Wednesday’s premiere event for The Pitt.” The safety and well-being of our attendees, staff and community is our top priority. We are grateful to the first responders who worked so bravely to protect our community, and our thoughts are with those affected. Stay safe!”
“Unstoppable,” Anthony Robles’ biographical wrestling drama starring Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, but was scheduled to have a red carpet screening Tuesday at the DGA in West Hollywood. Arrival was scheduled to begin at approximately 5:30 before ending in time for the 7 p.m. show. Jerome and Lopez were expected to attend, as well as cast members Don Cheadle, Michael Peña, Mykelti Williamson, and director William Goldenberg. Robles and his mother, Judy Robles, were also present.
“In light of today’s safety concerns regarding increased wind activity and fire outbreaks in Los Angeles, we regret to inform you that we have canceled tonight’s premiere of ‘Unstoppable,'” the studio said in a statement Tuesday afternoon. “As much as we look forward to celebrating this wonderful and inspiring film with you, safety is our number one priority. We encourage everyone to watch Unstoppable on Prime Video, which will be available globally on January 16. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.”
“Unfortunately, tonight’s premiere of Wolf Man has been canceled due to sensitivities related to the deteriorating weather in Los Angeles and related evacuations,” a Universal representative said in an email to attendees of the horror film starring Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner.
Netflix also canceled a planned evening event in Hollywood to celebrate the music of Emilia Perez with star Carla Sofía Gascón and songwriters and composers Camille and Clément.
The premiere of Roadside Economy’s “The Last Showgirl” scheduled for January 9 at the Chinese Theater Multiplex in Hollywood has been cancelled. The ceremony was scheduled to be attended by stars Pamela Anderson, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, and Billie Lourd, in addition to director Gia Coppola, writer Kate Gersten, producer Robert Schwartzman, and musicians Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, and Lake Lee. “In light of the devastation in Los Angeles County, and out of an abundance of caution for everyone involved, the Los Angeles premiere of The Last Showgirl has been cancelled,” the studio said in a statement issued Wednesday morning, adding, “We are grateful to all first responders and our thoughts are with those affected.” ”
In the world of sports, the Los Angeles Lakers postponed their home match on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets. The Los Angeles Rams’ home playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings was moved from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the Arizona Cardinals. The decision was made in consultation with government officials, participating clubs and the NFLPA.
The iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Festival scheduled for January 11 – which is scheduled to feature artists such as Fontaines DC, Glass Animals, Incubus and St. Petersburg – has been cancelled. Vincent and the Lumineers, among others. In a statement, iHeartRadio shared: “Our thoughts are with the Los Angeles community, our employees, our partners and our listeners impacted by this tragedy, and we also want to acknowledge and thank all first responders. Our radio stations will continue to provide important news and updates, making sure residents and communities get the vital information they need.
The screening and dinner for “A Complete Unknown” hosted by Coach at San Vicente Bungalows on January 9 has been postponed. The opening reception for the “Dune” photo exhibition scheduled for the same night at Leica Gallery LA has also been postponed. “Dune: Exposures” is a collaboration between Greg Fraser and Josh Brolin.
The American Cinematheque to the Crafts tribute gala scheduled for January 9 has been postponed to a later date. A statement issued by the organization said: “We have taken the decision to postpone honoring Egyptian handicrafts tomorrow (January 9) due to the dangerous ongoing fires and wind conditions. We will update you on the new date as soon as we learn of that.”
Also, Meta Quest’s morning activation event has been cancelled, with Jane Fonda appearing to promote the new virtual reality fitness series in West Hollywood on January 9. “Due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, we have canceled tomorrow’s activation,” the actors said in a statement on Wednesday. “This decision was made out of an abundance of caution, as the safety and well-being of our attendees, staff and community is our top priority.”
The star-studded annual AFI Awards Luncheon on January 10 has been rescheduled to February 6. AFI President and CEO Bob Gazzaley said: “The spirit of this special event has always been one of camaraderie – not competition – and a moment to celebrate strength. Art to heal, inspire and unite. This is a city built by dreamers – and bringing today’s dreamers together will lead us to brighter days ahead.”
The annual BAFTA Tea Party, scheduled to be held on January 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, will not take place. BAFTA North America said in a statement: “We regret to inform you that due to the wildfires currently affecting Los Angeles and the wider region, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this weekend’s BAFTA Tea Party. Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of all participants, and we hope that you and your loved ones will We are safe during this difficult period. We want to express our admiration and deep gratitude for the tireless efforts of the fire and rescue services who are working around the clock to protect lives and property. We understand the far-reaching impact of this crisis Many individuals and families, and our hearts go out to everyone affected by the ongoing situation. Please be careful and stay safe.
The AARP Adult Film Awards were originally scheduled to be held Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills but have been moved to a later date.
A special sing-along performance of “Wicked” hosted by the film’s composer John Powell at the Universal Studios Backlot, featuring an audience of background singers and behind-the-camera talent from the film, has also been canceled, with hopes of being rescheduled during better conditions. .
As of Tuesday evening, an immediate evacuation order was in place for Santa Monica residents living north of San Vicente Boulevard, according to Santa Monica Police. Also Tuesday evening, a fire broke out in the Eaton Canyon area of Altadena, north of Pasadena.
The fire in the coastal neighborhood is estimated to have burned more than 1,200 acres centered in the Palisades Highlands, with evacuation warnings for all of the Pacific Palisades area including Sunset Mesa, Palisades Highlands, and Rustic Canyon. Palisades Drive was closed from Pacific Coast Highway to the Palisades Highlands neighborhood, and ABC7 reported that the Palisades Highlands Plaza shopping center was partially burned. Residents left hundreds of cars along Palisades Drive and walked to Sunset Boulevard.
“ATTENTION!!! A life-threatening, damaging and widespread wind storm is expected Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning across much of Ventura/LA Co. Power outages.”
The high winds prompted President Biden to cancel his scheduled trip Tuesday to the eastern Coachella Valley, where he was scheduled to announce two new national monuments honoring Native American tribes.
Actor James Woods Share a series From photos and videos on “I can talk more about the Los Angeles Fire and the LAPD.”
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