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'Line Of Duty' And 'The Crown' Lead The 2018 Bafta Tv Nominations
The BAFTA TV nominations are finally in, with drama shows 'Line of Duty' and 'The Crown' unsurprisingly leading the big names. Some of the featured shows aren't completely free from controversy, so it'll be interesting...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 April 2018
'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' And Other Bafta 2018 Winners
'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' completely smashed yet another awards show over the weekend by taking home no less than five gongs at this year's BAFTAs. And the film's victory came with an important message...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 February 2018
Bafta Nominations 2018: 'The Shape Of Water' Vies With 'Three Billboards...' And 'Darkest Hour'
The nominations for the 2018 BAFTAs are in, with Joanna Lumley set to host the event next month in London. Like the Golden Globes, 'The Shape Of Water' and 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' are...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 January 2018
Stephen Fry Quits As Baftas Host After 12 Years
Stephen Fry is to step down from as the host of the annual BAFTA Film Awards after a total of 12 years of compering the ceremony.The 60 year old presenter and comedian has enjoyed two...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 January 2018
Bafta Suspends Harvey Weinstein's Membership
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has taken the step of suspending Harvey Weinstein’s membership, in the wake of mounting allegations of sexual assault and harassment against the movie mogul going back...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 October 2017
'Happy Valley' Takes Home Best Drama At The 2017 Tv Baftas
The 2017 BAFTA Television awards took place over the weekend and saw crime drama 'Happy Valley' unsurprisingly win the coveted Best Drama Series prize. More winners for the Virgin TV sponsored awards show included 'Planet...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 May 2017
Viola Davis Unsure About '#Oscarssowhite' Success
Although she’s pretty much the nailed-on favourite to win at the Oscars later this month, having swept the awards season in all the Best Actress categories for her role opposite Denzel Washington in Fences, Viola...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 February 2017
Bafta Television Awards 2016: 'Wolf Hall' Wins And Director Defends The Bbc
Period drama 'Wolf Hall' was the big winner at 2016's House of Fraser British Academy Television Awards, with the show taking home Best Drama Series and star Mark Rylance landing the Leading Actor accolade. Despite...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 May 2016
'Wolf Hall' Starring Mark Rylance Is The Biggest Bafta Tv 2016 Contender
'Wolf Hall' vies against 'This is England '90' and 'Doctor Foster' in the 2016 BAFTA TV Award nominations with four nominations. The Mark Rylance drama series has kept audiences gripped since it hit the small...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 March 2016
Rebel Wilson Sparks Controversy With "Transgender Face" Comments At Baftas
Rebel Wilson provided one of the more controversial moments at this year’s BAFTAs by making jokes about the ongoing debate over the lack of diversity in the movie industry, and then shocking some viewers by...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 February 2016
Leonardo Dicaprio Is Maggie Smith's Bafta Valentine
'Downton Abbey' star Maggie Smith became the luckiest woman at the BAFTAs (and possibly in Britain) this weekend when she received a great big Valentine's kiss off none other than Oscar favourite Leonardo DiCaprio, following...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 February 2016
Sacha Baron Cohen Jokes About 'Best White Actress' Award At Baftas
When it comes to racial inequality in the film industry, comedian Sacha Baron Cohen wasn't afraid to put his point across as he arrived at the 69th BAFTA awards at the weekend. With the Academy...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 February 2016
Stephen Fry Leaves Twitter After Backlash Over Baftas 'Bag Lady' Joke
Stephen Fry has deleted his twitter account after coming under fire for a joke he made while hosting the BAFTA awards on Sunday evening (February 14th). Fry, who has hosted the awards ceremony for 10...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 February 2016
Leonardo Dicaprio Wins Best Actor Bafta, As Oscars Glory Is In Sight
Leonardo DiCaprio took home his first ever BAFTA on Sunday night (February 14th), during the star-studded ceremony at London’s Royal Opera House. DiCaprio picked up the Best Leading Actor award for his portrayal of 19th...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 February 2016
Awards Season Shifts Up A Gear With Bafta Nominations
This is the point where the industry weighs in on the conversation that has been limited mainly to critics so far. Unsurprisingly, Carol and The Revenant feature heavily in the Bafta race. But unlike the...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 January 2016
Eddie Redmayne, 'Carol' And 'Bridge Of Spies' Lead 2016 Bafta Nominations
Last year’s Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne has received his second BAFTA nod in as many years for his star turn in The Danish Girl, with Bridge of Spies and Carol leading the 2016 BAFTA nominations...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 January 2016
Alan Rickman Shares 'Harry Potter' And 'Die Hard' Secrets At Bafta's Life In Pictures Career Celebration
The career of Alan Rickman was celebrated on Wednesday evening, as the 69 year old was the subject of latest in BAFTA’s Life in Pictures series. Charming the audience with tales from his storied career,...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 April 2015
Bafta Tv Nominations Announced! The Missing Gets The Most Nods For 2015
The BAFTA Television Award nominations for 2015 have finally been announced, including the usual entertainment favourites, some easily predictable names and a few surprises along the way that represent the very best of British television.James...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 April 2015
Rolf Harris Stripped Of Royal Honour After Sex Attack Conviction
Britain's Queen Elizabeth Ii has stripped Rolf Harris of his Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Cbe) title following his sex crime conviction.The disgraced entertainer was sentenced to nearly six years...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 March 2015
Rolf Harris Stripped Of Australian Awards
Shamed Australian entertainer Rolf Harris has been stripped of his official honours in his home country following his sex crime conviction.The veteran musician/Tv star is currently behind bars in the U.K. after he was handed...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 February 2015
Serge Pizzorno Launching Fashion Line
Kasabian rocker Serge Pizzorno is planning to launch a fashion line next year (16).The British guitarist has been working on designs for a year and hopes to follow in the footsteps of rockers-turned-fashionistas such as...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2015
Bafta Advances Awards Season Into The Final Stretch
Last Sunday's British Academy Film Awards, better known as the Baftas, were a key point in this year's Oscar calendar, shifting everything into high gear for the final stretch until the Academy Awards are handed...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 February 2015
Bafta Boss Blames Studio For Selma's Awards Slump
Civil rights drama Selma failed to land a single nomination at this year's (15) Bafta Awards because movie bosses did not organise enough voter screenings, according to the organisation's chief executive.The movie was left out...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 February 2015
Eddie Redmayne Beats Cumberbatch And Fiennes To Best Actor Prize At 2015 Baftas
Not that we couldn't have guessed it, but 'The Theory Of Everything' star Eddie Redmayne has landed the accolade for Best Actor at the 2015 BAFTA Awards, beating the likes of fellow Brits Benedict Cumberbatch...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 February 2015
Bafta Is Perhaps The Best Predictor Of Oscar Night
For the last six years, a shift in the voting patterns at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts has offered a striking prediction of what will happen on Oscar night.The 2015 BAFTA's will...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 February 2015
Benedict Cumberbatch Vs. Eddie Redmayne: The Battle Of The Baftas
Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne go head to head at this years BAFTAs with 'The Imitation Game' and 'The Theory Of Everything' leading nominations with thirteen categories between their respective flicks.[L-R] Eddie Redmayne, Benedict Cumberbatch...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 January 2015
Bafta 2015 Nominations Reveal Secrets Of Awards Season
Friday morning's British Academy Film Awards nominations show the predicted Bafta love for home-grown movies like 'The Imitation Game' and 'The Theory of Everything', but were even more notable for who was missing from the...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 January 2015
Shailene Woodley To Compete For Bafta Rising Star Award
Shailene Woodley and Margot Robbie are among the actors vying for the Rising Star prize at the British Academy Of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Awards in February (15).The Fault in Our Stars actress, who...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 January 2015
Judi Dench Picks Up Honour At Britannia Awards
British actress Dame Judi Dench was "overwhelmed" as she was honoured for her career at the Britannia Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday (30Oct14).The veteran star was presented with the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2014
Sherlock Dominates Welsh Baftas
Hit detective drama Sherlock was crowned king of Welsh Tv on Sunday night (26Oct514) when it scooped three top honours at the country's version of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Awards.The...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 October 2014
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