The American Film Institute is postponing its Life Achievement Award gala due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak
AFI CEO and president Bob Gazzale said the decision to postpone will ensure"the well-being of the artists and audience that gather each year to celebrate America’s art form."
The American Film Institute is postponing its Life Achievement Award gala due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. The annual ceremony, set to celebrate Julie Andrews this year, was scheduled for April 25 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The gala will be rescheduled for a date in early summer.
"AFI’s decision to postpone the event is simply in response to the rapidly evolving nature of current events and our promise to ensure the well-being of the artists and audience that gather each year to celebrate America’s art form," said AFI CEO and president, Bob Gazzale. "This move will allow our full attention to focus on the many gifts that Julie Andrews has given the world."on Wednesday in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.
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