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The premiere for Jennifer Lopezs new movie, Unstoppablewas canceled at the last minute.
“In light of today’s safety concerns surrounding increased wind activity and wildfires in Los Angeles,” an Amazon representative said in a statement to Us Weekly Tuesday 7 January ”Unfortunately, we have to announce that we are canceling tonight’s premiere Unstoppable.”
Los Angeles is currently experiencing high winds and fires in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, which is just outside of Santa Monica. Most of the palisades were ordered to evacuate Tuesday afternoon, per Los Angeles Times.
“As much as we look forward to celebrating this wonderful and inspiring film with you, safety is our first priority,” the statement continued. “We encourage everyone to watch Unstoppable on Prime Video, which will be available globally on January 16. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.”
Before Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially split, they filmed the upcoming movie Unstoppable together. The Amazon MGM Studios film comes from Affleck’s production company, Artists Equity, which he co-founded with longtime friend Matt Damon. Affleck and Damon are among the 14 producers on the project, and Lopez stars as one of them […]
The National Weather Service Los Angeles’ official X account issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Tuesday through Wednesday, January 8.
“A life-threatening, destructive, widespread wind storm is expected Tuesday afternoon-Wednesday morning across much of Ventura/LA Co. Areas not typically windy will be affected,” the tweet read Monday, Jan. 6, along with an infographic of potential areas, that could be affected. “See graphic for areas of greatest concern. Stay indoors, away from windows, expect power outages.”
The Unstoppable premiere was scheduled to take place Tuesday in West Hollywood. Lopez, who stars in Anthony Robles biopic, where the wrestler’s mother, Judy, was expected to attend the red carpet alongside the film’s lead actor Jarrel Jerome. Additional cast members Don Cheadle, Michael Pena, Mykelti Williamson and director William Goldenberg were also expected to attend.
Lopez has not yet decided on the cancellation of the premiere. News of the premiere cancellation comes a day after Lopez settled her divorce from Ben Affleck. Affleck, 57, produced the sports drama through his and his friend Matt Damon‘s production company, Artists Equity.
Unstoppable wasn’t the only upcoming film to take precautions.Wolf manlike stars Christopher Abbott and Julia Garneralso canceled its premiere in LA on Tuesday.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially divorcing, but their professional lives will remain intertwined. Lopez, 55, stars in the upcoming film Unstoppable, an Amazon MGM Studios project produced by Affleck’s production company, Artists Equity. Filming on Unstoppable wrapped in January, but the film, directed by William Goldenberg, who previously worked as an editor […]
“Unfortunately, tonight’s premiere of Wolf Man has been canceled due to sensitivities surrounding the worsening weather situation in LA and related evacuations,” Universal said in a statement on Thursday. Black.
Many stars have been affected by the wildfires, and some have even stepped in to help with aid. Actor Steve Guttenberg has been on the ground lending a helping hand to firefighters by moving abandoned cars due to evacuation orders so fire engines and other residents could easily access the road.
“There are people stuck up there. So we’re trying to clear Palisades Drive and I’m going up there as far as I can move cars,” Police Academy the alum said in a Tuesday interview with KTLA. “There are families up there, there are pets up there. There are people who really need help.”