This is the reason why Stephen King wants the Oscars canceled
The decorated author has spoken out about the ceremony going ahead in the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Acclaimed author Stephen King made the news back in November with the 77-year-old one of the high profile public figures to confirm that he would no longer post on X.
King has been a long standing critic of Elon Musk and has spend much time criticising the South African tycoon who took control of the social media site (formerly known as Twitter) back in April 2022.
On November 14, the Maine-based writer posted for the last time to his 6.9 million followers on X stating: “I’m leaving Twitter,” the horror writer began. “I’ve tried to stay, but the atmosphere has become too toxic. Follow me on Threads (and Blue Sky), if you like.”
King is now a regular poster on Blue Sky and maintains his forthright and frank views on a myriad of current affairs.
King on the Oscars
The celebrated author is back in the headlines this week again as he has stated that he will not be voting for this years Academy Awards nominees and also believes that the 2025 Oscars ceremony should not be staged in the city. Los Angeles firefighters are finally starting to regain control over the wildfires that have blighted the region in the past weeks.
On Thursday, the renowned horror writer posted about his position on the social media site Bluesky stating: “Not voting in the Oscars this year. IMHO they should cancel them. No glitz with Los Angeles on fire”.
He then delivered a follow-up post on Friday, adding: “I hear what you guys are saying about the Oscars, and how they’re a celebration of life, and the show must go on, blah-blah-blah, so-on-and-so-forth. It all makes a degree of sense, but to me it still feels like Nero fiddling while Rome burns. Or in this case, wearing fancy clothes while LA burns”.
Stephen King Says Oscars Should Be Canceled: ‘No Glitz With Los Angeles On Fire’
Author Stephen King says he won’t be voting in this year’s Oscars nominations due to the devastating and ongoing wildfires in Southern California — and also wants the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to cancel the award ceremony itself.
“Not voting in the Oscars this year,” the bestselling horror novelist, whose works have been adapted into award-winning films and television shows, wrote Wednesday on Bluesky. “IMHO they should cancel them. No glitz with Los Angeles on fire.”
More than 80,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders after the infernos began across the greater Los Angeles area last week. At least 24 people have died and over 12,300 structures have been destroyed despite containment efforts, per CalFire.
The fires have also had a major impact on Hollywood, as several film and TV productions were halted and many actors have lost their homes. The academy postponed its annual Oscar nominations announcement to next Thursday. The award ceremony itself remains scheduled for March 2.
King isn’t the only big name to demand more from the academy, however, as “Hacks” star Jean Smart suggested last week that all upcoming award shows cancel their telecasts and donate the profits they would have made to those affected by the wildfires.
Senior figures at the academy nonetheless confirmed Tuesday to The Hollywood Reporter that the telecast plans to go on for its scheduled date.
Those sources noted senior academy leadership wants the ceremony to be a dignified show that raises both funds for victims and awareness about the crisis.
The nominations are scheduled to be announced Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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