Jennifer Lopezs Unstoppable film premiere canceled as dangerous wildfire burns through Los Angeles
It turns out that Jennifer Lopez’s film isn’t unstoppable.The Los Angeles premiere of her Ben Affleck-produced film “Unstoppable” was canceled on Tuesday due to the raging fire and wind activity burning through the city.The event was supposed to be held at the DGA Theater but was abruptly called off in the eleventh hour.“In light of today’s safety concerns around heightened wind activity and fire outbreaks in Los Angeles,” a rep for the movie’s distributor, Amazon MGM Studios, told People.“As much as we were looking forward to celebrating this wonderful and inspiring film with you, safety is our first priority,” the statement continued.
“Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.”The Los Angeles National Weather Service warned local residents on Monday of a “life-threatening” windstorm set to impact Southern California, adding significant fire danger comes with it.The blaze threatening the Pacific Palisades area was initially reported around 10:30 a.m.PT on Tuesday after winds began ripping through L.A.
The cause of the inferno is under investigation, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, as Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency.Evacuation orders have been put in place as officials warn those in the area to “evacuate now.” Parts of Malibu are also allegedly under an evacuation order.As of 3:30 p.m.PT, the Palisades fire had burned 1,262 acres, including several homes, and had zero containment, according to CalFire, with more than 250 firefighters responding to the ongoing emergency. Actor James Woods, 77, is among those who have evacuated their homes in the wake of the blaze.“Police Academy” star Steve Guttenberg sprung into action, helping fire crews as they continue to battle the flames.
Speaking with KTLA 5, Guttenberg, 66, warned residents to “get your loved ones and get out.”“Unstoppable” is a sports drama based on a true story that Lopez produced w...