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  • Wildfire crisis acknowledged at Oscars
  • Best Original Song format revamped

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2025 Oscars to celebrate Los Angeles' resilience amid wildfire crisis

The 2025 Oscars will pay tribute to Los Angeles, highlighting its resilience amid California's wildfire crisis. Changes to the Best Original Song category will focus on songwriters and their creative journeys.

2025 Oscars to celebrate Los Angeles' resilience amid wildfire crisis

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced exciting updates for the 2025 Oscars ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on March 2.

Amid the ongoing wildfire crisis in California, the Academy plans to pay a special tribute to Los Angeles, widely regarded as the "city of dreams" and the epicenter of the film industry.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, in a letter shared with its members, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang stated, "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."

The letter further emphasized the Academy's commitment to celebrating the city's strength, creativity, and enduring optimism, qualities that have shaped its identity and its pivotal role in global entertainment.

Kramer and Yang also noted that the ceremony would acknowledge the challenges the region has faced, particularly the devastation caused by wildfires, while highlighting the resilience of its residents and artistic community.

By spotlighting Los Angeles, the Academy aims to celebrate its significance not only as a backdrop for filmmaking but also as an integral part of the storytelling tradition.

Another major change for this year’s ceremony involves a reimagining of the Best Original Song category. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscars will "move away" from the traditional live performances of the nominated songs. Instead, the presentation will focus on the songwriters and their creative process.

"This year, the best original song category presentation will move away from live performances and will be focused on the songwriters," the letter confirmed. "We will celebrate their artistry through personal reflections from the teams who bring these songs to life."

This shift aims to highlight the stories and inspirations behind the nominated songs, placing the spotlight on the individuals responsible for creating the music that enhances cinematic narratives.

Historically, live performances have been a key feature of the Best Original Song segment, often serving as a highlight of the ceremony. However, this new approach seeks to provide greater recognition to the songwriters as the true nominees, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the artistry behind the music.

Through these updates, the Academy is striving to create a ceremony that reflects both the challenges and triumphs of its host city while celebrating the creativity that drives the film industry forward.

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