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Stephen King Is ‘Not Voting in the Oscars’ and Says ‘They Should Cancel Them’: ‘No Glitz With Los Angeles on Fire’
Stephen King will not be voting for the Oscars and says the ceremony should be canceled amid the L.A. fires
In the wake of the L.A. fires, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided to extend the Oscars voting period and delay the nominations announcement until Thursday, Jan. 22. Arquette originally shared her thoughts on Bluesky, writing: “I’d love to see the Sag awards and Oscar and Grammys this year turn the shows into telethons to raise money for the community, the city of Los Angeles, for families who’ve lost their homes and pets and life’s memories and for our beloved fire fighters that have saved lives.” The Grammys have already announced its 2025 ceremony will take place on Sunday, Feb. 2 as planned but with significant charity elements added in order to raise money for those affected by the L.A. fires.
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