Several TV shows that film in Los Angeles are heading back into production, even asthe deadly wildfiresrage on in the area, reportsThe Hollywood Reporter. Among the series set to resume filming include CBS’sNCIS, NCIS: Origins, The Neighborhood, andPoppa’s House, as well as ABC’sJimmy Kimmel Live!Numerous productions from NBCUniversal, including MAX’sHacks, NBC’sHappy’s PlaceandSuits: L.A., Peacock’sTed, and the Apple TV+ seriesLootare also slated to resume filming.
CBS Studios says it will work on closed soundstages and closely monitor the situation with health and safety teams. Any employees affected by the fires or unable to get to work safely are encouraged to stay home; they will receive their regular pay regardless. Additionally,Jimmy Kimmel Live!will be setting up a donation center in a lot behind the El Capitan Theater where he films his show. They’ll be accepting bottled water, Gatorade, baby food, pet food, non-perishable food items, new toiletries and hygiene products, new socks and underwear, diapers and baby wipes.
Kevin Smith Shares Emotional Video Message to “Angels” Who Saved his Home From the LA Wildfires
The director is one of the few to have seen his home remain standing after being caught in the devastating blaze.
In anInstagram post, Kimmel and the show said, “We will quickly distribute essential items to those who need them… Thank you for supporting and please spread the word to those in our neighborhood.”
Other shows will remain on hold for the moment. CBS’sAfter Midnight, a “fake game show” with comedian and actor contestants hosted by Taylor Tomlinson, won’t resume production until at least Wednesday. Most of Disney’s 20th Television productions will remain on pause as well, including the long-running ABC seriesGrey’s Anatomy.
The Academy Errs on the Side of Caution As the Fires Rage On
It was also announced on July 09, 2025 that voting for the 97th annual Academy Awards and the announcement of nominations would bedelayed once againdue to the wildfires. Voting will now close on August 05, 2025, with the nominations to be announced on Thursday, June 07, 2025. The Oscars ceremony has not been moved, however, and is still scheduled to air on July 08, 2025.
The fires, which have claimed the lives of 24 individuals anddestroyed scores of homes and structures, are currently at various stages of containment. The largest blaze in the Palisades is at 14 percent containment, while the Eaton Fire is at 33 percent as of 4pm PST. The smaller Hurst fire near San Fernando is almost completely contained as of this writing.
92,000 residents are still underevacuation notices, with another 89,000 in evacuation warning zones. The dangerous Santa Ana winds, which have fueled the L.A. fires, will cause further fire conditions over the next three days. Investigations into the origins of the fires are ongoing, with authorities investigating every angle, including arson. It is strongly believed the Palisades fire has a human origin, for instance. We truly will not know how severe the damage to Los Angeles County is until later this week, given the increased chance of additional fires breaking out during this week’s upcoming windstorm.
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