All Hollywood premieres and events canceled due to Los Angeles fires

As fires sweep through Los Angeles, displacing people, burning homes and businesses, events and premieres continue to be canceled.

Netflix has canceled the Season 2 premiere of Night Agent that had been scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, in New York City. "In light of the current crisis in Los Angeles, the red carpet has been canceled," the streamer said in a statement.

Taking Care, a 38-minute documentary that premiered in Los Angeles on January 21, tells the story of how Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen dealt with the early death of Lauren’s mother. Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease.

Monday, starring Joel Kim Booster, Shea Couleé and Alex Newell, originally scheduled for Friday at Catch One 's Little Shop of Horrors concert performance canceled. The beneficiary of this event is the Ali Forney Center, the nation’s largest provider of shelter and wrap-around services dedicated to homeless LGBTQ+ youth.

On Thursday, Apple TV+ canceled "Departure," which was scheduled to premiere on Monday, January 13. A company spokesperson issued a statement: "Devastating wildfires continue to impact the Los Angeles area and safety is our top priority." On top of that, we have decided to cancel Monday's "Severance" season 2 premiere. Apple is donating to support local disaster relief efforts, and our condolences and heartfelt support goes out to everyone affected by these tragic fires. "

The Jan. 13 premiere of Sony/TriStar's "One of These Days," a Los Angeles-set comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA and produced by Issa Rae, has also been canceled. NBCUniversal shows such as Renegades, Love Island, One Chicago, and upcoming shows like Poker Face, Ever Given, Suits, and more have scheduled full-day press conferences at Universal Studios City, but was cancelled.

Events were canceled starting Tuesday morning as the extent of the fire began to become clear. Amazon-MGM Studios and Universal Pictures have canceled “Unstoppable” and “The Wolfman” that were scheduled to premiere Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Paramount and Max canceled Wednesday's premieres of "Better Man" and "Pitt."

"Due to dangerous conditions in Los Angeles, we are canceling tomorrow's premiere of 'Better People,'" a Paramount spokesperson said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to those affected by the devastating fires caused by these conditions. Our thoughts are with you, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and follow the guidance and orders of local officials and government agencies.”

HBO and Max echoed similar sentiments in a statement, "Out of an abundance of caution regarding the Palisades Fire and continued wind warnings tomorrow, we are canceling Wednesday's premiere event for 'Pete.' Attendees, employees and the community The safety and well-being of our community is our top priority. We thank the first responders for their bravery in protecting our community and our thoughts are with those affected. Stay safe!”

Unstoppable, the biographical wrestling drama about Anthony Robles starring Jarrell Jerome and Jennifer Lopez, had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival but is scheduled to open at the DGA in West Hollywood on Tuesday Hold a red carpet screening. Arrival time is around 5:30 and ends in time for the 7pm screening. Jerome and Lopez are expected to attend, as will actors Don Cheadle, Michael Peña, Mykelti Williamson and director William Goldberg. Robles and his mother, Judy Robles, were also in attendance.

"Due to safety concerns regarding increased winds and fire outbreaks in Los Angeles today, we regret to inform you that we will be canceling tonight's premiere of Unstoppable," the studio said in a statement Tuesday afternoon. "As much as we are looking forward to it, We celebrate this wonderful and inspiring film with you, but safety is our top priority. We encourage everyone to watch Unstoppable on Prime Video, where it will be available globally on January 16. Thank you for your understanding. Please be safe."

"Unfortunately, due to concerns about worsening weather conditions in Los Angeles and related Tonight's premiere of "Werewolf" canceled due to evacuation sensitivity."

Netflix also canceled a planned evening event in Hollywood to celebrate the music of "Emilia Perez" with star Carla Sofia Gascon and songwriters/composers Camille and Clement.

The Roadside Attractions premiere of "The Last Showgirl" scheduled for January 9 at Hollywood's Chinese Theater has been cancelled. Stars Pamela Anderson, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song and Billie Lourd will be in attendance, along with director Gia Coppola, screenwriter Kate Gersten, producer Robert Schumer Watzman will also be in attendance, along with musicians Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt and Lake Lee. In a statement released Wednesday morning, the studio said: "In light of the devastation in Los Angeles County and out of an abundance of caution for everyone involved, the Los Angeles premiere of Roadside Attractions' The Last Showgirl has been canceled Canceled." "We are grateful to all first responders and our thoughts are with those affected. "

In the sports world, the Los Angeles Lakers postponed Thursday's home game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Los Angeles Rams' home playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings has been 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 Music Festival scheduled for January 11, which was scheduled to feature artists such as Fontaines DC, Glass Animals, Incubus, St. Vincent and the Lumineers, has been cancelled. iHeartRadio said in a statement: "Our thoughts are with the Los Angeles community, our employees, partners and listeners affected by this tragedy, and we would also like to recognize and thank all of the first responders. Our radio stations We will continue to provide important news and updates to ensure residents and communities have the vital information they need."

Coach's Jan. 9 screening and dinner of "Total Unknown" at San Vicente Bungalows has been postponed. The opening reception for the "Dune" photography exhibition scheduled to be held that night at the Leica Gallery in Los Angeles was also postponed. Dune: Exposed is a collaboration between Greg Fraser and Josh Brolin.

The American Film Archive's Tribute to Craft event originally scheduled for January 9 has been postponed to a later date. A statement released by the organization said, "Due to ongoing dangerous fire and wind conditions, we have decided to postpone tomorrow's (January 9) Craft Tribute event in Egypt. We will update you on the new date as soon as we know it. "

Additionally, a morning activation hosted by Meta Quest on January 9th (featuring Jane Fonda) in West Hollywood to promote her new VR fitness series has also been cancelled. "Due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, we are canceling tomorrow's activation," representatives said in a statement 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 annual star-studded AFI Awards Luncheon on January 10 has been rescheduled to February 6. "The spirit of this private event has always been one of camaraderie, not competition, and a time to celebrate power," said AFI President and CEO Bob Gazzale. "Art has the power to heal, inspire and unite. This is a museum built by A city built by dreamers, bringing today’s dreamers together will lead us to a brighter future.”

The annual BAFTA tea party scheduled for January 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills will no longer 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 decision to cancel BAFTA this weekend. A difficult decision for the Tea Party. Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of everyone involved and we hope you and your loved ones remain safe during this challenging time. We are deeply grateful to the fire and rescue departments who are working around the clock to protect lives and property. Deep admiration and gratitude. We understand the profound impact this crisis has on many individuals and families, and our hearts go out to everyone affected by the current situation. Please take care and stay safe.”

The AARP Adult Film Awards were originally scheduled to take place in Beverly Hills on January 11, but have been postponed.

A special sing-along screening of "Wicked" hosted by film composer John Powell on the Universal Studios backlot, which included background singers and talent behind the film, was also canceled but is hoped to be rescheduled when conditions are better.

As of Tuesday evening, Santa Monica residents living north of San Vicente Boulevard were under immediate evacuation orders, according to Santa Monica police. Also Tuesday night, a fire broke out in the Eaton Canyon area of ​​Altadena, north of Pasadena.

The coastal fire is estimated to have burned more than 1,200 acres centered in the Palisades Highlands, and evacuation warnings were issued for all of the Pacific Palisades region, including Sunset Mesa, Palisades Highlands and Rustic Canyon. Palisades Drive is closed from Pacific Coast Highway to the Palisades Highlands community, and ABC7 reports the Palisades Highlands Plaza shopping center was partially burned. Residents left hundreds of cars along Palisades Drive and walked to the Sunset Strip.

"Caution!!! Life-threatening, damaging, widespread storms are expected across much of Ventura/Los Angeles County Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. Areas that typically have calm winds will be affected." Los Angeles NWS website on X shared. "Please stay indoors and away from windows, power outages are expected."

The extreme winds prompted President Biden to cancel a planned trip to the East Coachella Valley on Tuesday, where he was scheduled to announce the construction of two new national monuments honoring Native American tribes.

actor james woods shared a series X posted photos and videos taken from the affected area as he evacuated, writing: "We are so lucky that the LA Fire and Police Departments are doing their job so well. We are safe and out. We have several people nearby We cannot speak highly enough of the LA Fire and LAPD for the tremendous efforts the community made to safely evacuate the children.”

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