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Kevin Macdonald's Hong Kong Masterclass Cancelled
British Academy of Film and Television Arts Bafta bosses have postponed director Kevin Macdonald's university masterclass in Hong Kong due to the region's ongoing political unrest.The Last King of Scotland filmmaker was due to give...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 October 2014
David Attenborough Wants To Discover The Yeti
Veteran nature Tv broadcaster Sir David Attenborough hopes to fulfil a lifelong ambition by tracking down the Yeti.The 88-year-old Brit has been making wildlife shows for the Bbc since the 1950s and his groundbreaking work...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 September 2014
Richard Attenborough Dies
British movie legend Lord Richard Attenborough has died, aged 90.The actor/director/producer passed away on Sunday (24Aug14). While his exact cause of death has yet to be revealed, Attenborough had been living in a nursing...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 August 2014
Japanese Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto Diagnosed With Throat Cancer
Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto is taking time off from his music career after be was diagnosed with throat cancer.The world-renowned musician announced on Thursday (10Jul14) that he was given the news he has oropharyngeal...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 July 2014
Eli Wallach Dies Aged 98
Legendary character actor Eli Wallach has died aged 98.The veteran star's death was confirmed by his daughter, Katherine. No further details have been released. Wallach made a name for himself in Hollywood with a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 June 2014
Hey Trolls, Sarah Millican Wore Her Bafta's Dress Again. Why? Because She's Awesome
At last year’s Television BAFTAs comedienne Sarah Millican chose to wear a perfectly nice dress from John Lewis, one which she felt comfortable and happy in for her big night. But who cares what she...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 May 2014
Itv's Broadchurch Cleans Up At Television Baftas [Pictures]
ITV crime-drama Broadchurch won three television BAFTAs on Sunday, for best drama, best actress for Olivia Colman and best supporting actor for David Bradley. Colman, who won two Baftas in 2013, cried on-stage and was...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 May 2014
Broadchurch A Triple Winner At Tv Baftas
Hit crime drama Broadchurch was a triple winner at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Tv Awards on Sunday (18May14).The detective series picked up the Leading Actress prize for Olivia Colman, Supporting...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 May 2014
Cilla Black Tears Up Over Late Husband On Live Tv
Sixties singer Cilla Black choked back tears on live Tv on Friday (09May14) as she told how proud her late husband would be of her special British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) award.The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 May 2014
Cilla Black To Receive Special Bafta Tv Award
Veteran British entertainer Cilla Black is set to receive the Special Award at the upcoming British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Tv Awards in recognition of her 50 year career.The 1960s singer-turned-Tv host...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 May 2014
Uma Thurman Calls Off Engagement - Report
Actress Uma Thurman has called off her engagement to multi-millionaire Arpad Busson, according to a U.K. report.The Kill Bill star began dating the French financier in 2007 and the couple announced its engagement in 2008,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 April 2014
Breaking Bad And House Of Cards Nominated At Tv Baftas
Breaking Bad will go up against House Of Cards in the fight for the best international Tv show prize at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Tv Awards.The drama shows will compete...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 April 2014
Spanish Guitarist Paco De Lucia Dies
Celebrated Spanish guitarist Paco De Lucia has died in Mexico, aged 66.The flamenco star passed away after suffering a heart attack during a day out at a beach in Cancun with his family....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 February 2014
Hey Internet, Of Course Bradley Cooper Knew Who Barkhad Abdi Was
There were some pretty nasty accusations flying round on what was otherwise a cordial affair at the Baftas last night; when Emma Thompson read out Barkhad Abdi’s name for the Best Supporting Actor award, the...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 February 2014
10 Things The Bafta's Told Us About The Oscars
As the last big awards show before the Academy Awards in March the BAFTA’s has always been regarded as a solid barometer for the Oscars. Last night (February 16, 2014) however was full of surprises,...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 February 2014
Bafta's Red Carpet: Best And Worst Dressed On The Night [Pictures]
Awards season is when we get to judge not only the acting performances of our favourite Hollywood stars but also their wardrobe choices. The BAFTA’s is always the best place to make a pre-Oscar’s fashion...
By Stephanie Chase in Fashion / Beauty on 17 February 2014
Baftas 2014: Is Jennifer Lawrence Just Going To Win Everything, All The Time?
This is getting a bit ridiculous: Jennifer Lawrence could just about win the Ballon d’Or right now. Best Supporting Actress at the Baftas ahead of Sally Hawking and Lupita Nyong’o? Come on, really? We get...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 February 2014
From 'Gravity' To Barkhad Abdi - Where The Baftas 2014 Got It Wrong
The Baftas delivered on certain promises, collating some of the world’s biggest stars and funneling them down a red carpet, giving a select few the chance to present an award, and, creating talking points as...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 February 2014
Helen Mirren Sad Parents Won't Witness Bafta Honour
Veteran actress Dame Helen Mirren has mixed emotions about landing a fellowship from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) as she is sad her parents did not live to witness the proud...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 February 2014
The Baftas 2014: Predicting Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director And Best Supporting Categories
Award season has been grumbling away like Smaug inside Erebor for the last few months; but dragon is slowly awakening. Since the Gotham awards last year, the perennial question of ‘who’ll win what?’ has echoed...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 January 2014
Hollywood Newcomers To Battle For Bafta Rising Star Award
12 Years A Slave star Lupita Nyong'o, French actress Lea Seydoux, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2's Dane Dehaan are among the young actors nominated for the British Academy Of Film And Television Arts' (Bafta) Rising...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 January 2014
Comedian John Fortune Dead At 74
British comedian and satirist John Fortune has died, aged 74.The Cambridge University-educated funnyman died on Tuesday (31Dec13). Confirming the sad news, his agent Vivienne Clore says, "It is with great sadness that I write...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 December 2013
Peter Capaldi Was Only Actor Who Auditioned For Doctor Who
New Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi was the only actor who auditioned for the latest incarnation of the Time Lord.The Thick of It actor was announced as the replacement for Matt Smith in August (13)...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 December 2013
Keira Knightley Recycles Wedding Dress For Charity Gala
Keira Knightley relived her wedding day on Tuesday night (03Dec13) by taking to the red carpet in the designer gown she wore for her low-key nuptials.The Pirates of the Caribbean beauty married The Klaxons star...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 December 2013
Life Of Pi Wins Another Bafta
Ang Lee's acclaimed drama Life Of Pi has added to its British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Film Awards haul by claiming the top prize at the organisation's Children's Awards.The film scooped a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 November 2013
George Clooney Saluted At Britannia Awards In Los Angeles
Hollywood star George Clooney was the toast of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' (Bafta) Britannia Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday (09Nov13) as he picked up one of the evening's top prizes.Julia...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 November 2013
Eddie Redmayne And Felicity Jones Join Bafta Jury
Les Miserables star Eddie Redmayne and actress Felicity Jones have joined a new Bafta jury in search of emerging British talent in film, television and gaming.The actors will help consider nominations for the first Bafta...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 September 2013
Star Wars Cinematographer Gilbert Taylor Dead At 99
Gilbert Taylor, the veteran British cinematographer behind classic films Star Wars, The Omen and Dr Strangelove and The Beatles A Hard Day's Night, has died, aged 99.He passed away on Friday (23Aug13) at his home...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 August 2013
Emeli Sande? That’S Dr Emeli Sande To You!
Emeli Sande has been awarded an honorary Doctor of the University degree by the University of Glasgow. The singer received the prestigious honour for her outstanding contribution to the music industry, reports BBC News.Sande’s degree...
By Michael West on 13 June 2013
Millie Mackintosh Has Dress Nightmare On Bafta's Red Carpet [Pictures]
Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh had a nightmare from start to finish during her BAFTA's red-carpet arrival on Sunday evening (May 12, 2013). The 23-year-old reality star wore a pretty stunning looking Sass &...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 May 2013
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