Latest Bafta News - Page 5
Anne Hathaway To Play Good Catwoman?
Anne Hathaway will play a good Catwoman in the forthcoming Batman movie 'The Dark Knight Rises'. Plot details surrounding the Christopher Nolan-directed film have been leaked online, confirming Batman - played by Christian Bale -...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 March 2011
Lee Emotional Over Bafta Honour
SIR CHRISTOPHER LEE will have tissues on hand when he receives a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Academy Fellowship on Sunday (13Feb11), insisting there will be "tears on the night".The Hammer Horror...
By WENN on 13 February 2011
Duncan Jones Inspired By Childhood Labyrinth Experience
Duncan Jones was inspired to become a filmmaker after playing on the set of his dad David Bowie's movie 'Labyrinth'.The 39-year-old director admits he was fascinated by the elaborate staging for the 1986 children's fantasy...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 February 2011
Harry Potter Movies To Receive Bafta
The 'Harry Potter' film franchise will receive the award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema at this year's BAFTAs.JK Rowling - who wrote the books the movies are based on - and producer David Heyman...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 February 2011
Bond Composer John Barry Dies
John Barry has died of a heart attack.The iconic British composer, best known for scoring 11 films in the 'James Bond' movie series - including 'From Russia With Love', 'Goldfinger' and 'You Only Live Twice'...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 January 2011
Bond Composer Barry Dies
Oscar-winning composer JOHN BARRY, the man behind many of the iconic JAMES BOND theme tunes, has passed away at the age of 77.The British musician suffered a fatal heart attack on Monday morning (31Jan11), according...
By WENN on 31 January 2011
Pike Disappointed By Bafta Choices
ROSAMUND PIKE has taken aim at BAFTA bosses for overlooking U.K. films in favour of their American counterparts, insisting it's a "real shame" her MADE IN DAGENHAM co-star SALLY HAWKINS was snubbed in this year's...
By WENN on 20 January 2011
Dominic Cooper: 'Mamma Mia 2 Is Very Unlikely'
Dominic Cooper is "unlikely" to reunite with ex-girlfriend Amanda Seyfried for a second 'Mamma Mia' movie. The British actor - who portrayed love interest Sky in the 2008 musical comedy - admits he is not...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 January 2011
Gemma Arterton Wants Aronofsky Collaboration
Gemma Arterton wants to work with Darren Aronofsky. The 'Tamara Drewe' actress cites the director's ballet thriller 'Black Swan' as her favourite movie of the last 12 months and has issued an open plea for...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 January 2011
Andrew Garfield Among Rising Star Nominees
Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone are among the five nominees for the Orange Rising Star Award at this year's BAFTAs. The 'Spider-Man' stars are joined by Gemma Arterton, Tom Hardy and Aaron Johnson on the...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 January 2011
Review Of The Year
It's been an incredible year in the world of showbiz, with the usual headline-grabbing antics, scandal, sleaze, celebrity births, star weddings, and bitter break-ups. Here, WENN takes a look back at the first six months...
By WENN on 31 December 2010
Matt Damon To Join Sci-fi Movie Elysium?
Matt Damon is in talks to join the cast of 'Elysium'.The Oscar-winning actor and screenwriter is reportedly in early negotiations to appear in Neill Blomkamp's upcoming sci-fi drama alongside the star of 'District 9' -...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 December 2010
West Premieres New Film
KANYE WEST has premiered his 35-minute film RUNAWAY during a whistle-stop promotional trip to Europe.The rapper presented the short film in Paris, France on Tuesday (05Oct10) and officially premiered the project at the British Academy...
By WENN on 07 October 2010
Randy Quaid Arrested For Squatting
Actor RANDY QUAID and his wife are facing burglary charges after being arrested for squatting in their former home. The new owners of the house reported to police that Quaid had been living there without...
By WENN on 20 September 2010
Nolan & Sheen To Be Honoured At Bafta/la Awards
Director CHRISTOPHER NOLAN and actor MICHAEL SHEEN will be honoured with special British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA/LA) awards at an upcoming ceremony.British moviemaker Nolan, whose current hit Inception, starring Leonardo...
By WENN on 05 August 2010
Allison Janney Is Completely 'Shameless'
Award winning actress ALLISON JANNEY has taken on the role of Sheila in a brand new adaptation of hit UK show 'Shameless' to be aired in January 2011 on Showtime. Shameless is a remake of...
By WENN on 15 July 2010
Glee Lands Nomination At Tv Choice Awards
GLEE continues to take the world by storm - the hit TV musical has landed a nomination at the U.K.'s TV Choice Awards.The BAFTA-nominated small screen comedy, about a high school glee club, will go...
By WENN on 30 June 2010
Bowie's Ex Regrets Giving Up Child Custody
DAVID BOWIE's ex-wife regrets giving up custody of the former couple's son, moviemaker DUNCAN JONES - and wishes she could now be part of his life.Angie Bowie married the rocker in 1970 and they welcomed...
By WENN on 21 March 2010
The Hurt Locker Wins Big At Baftas
THE HURT LOCKER stole the show at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards on Sunday night (21Feb10) - scooping six trophies including Best Film and Best Director for KATHRYN BIGELOW.The war...
By WENN on 22 February 2010
Stewart And Mulligan Up For Bafta Rising Star Award
TWILIGHT star KRISTEN STEWART will go up against British actress CAREY MULLIGAN as they fight it out for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Rising Star Award.The actresses have made the shortlist...
By WENN on 12 January 2010
Bankable Actress Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts is the world's most profitable actress.The 'International' star has topped Forbes.com's latest Best Actresses for the Buck list after proving movie bosses can make the most money from her.The 41-year-old beauty - who...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 October 2009
Mirren Shuns Party Food For Supermarket Snack
DAME HELEN MIRREN stunned shoppers in a London supermarket after popping in to buy a snack on her way home from a glamorous awards bash. The Queen star attended the British Academy of Film and Television...
By WENN on 28 April 2009
Crowe's Talent Praised At State Of Play UK Premiere
State of Play director Kevin Macdonald paid tribute to Russell Crowe's acting talents at the film's UK premiere in London's West End on Tuesday night.The Bafta-winning director joined leading man Crowe and co-star Dame Helen...
By Contributor on 22 April 2009
Monsters Vs Aliens Roars Back To UK Number One Spot
Dreamworks animation Monsters vs Aliens has bounced back to the top of the UK and Ireland box office charts, after a week at number two.The action-comedy, which is available in 3D, took £128,000 more than...
By Contributor on 21 April 2009
James Corden 'Chuffed' At Gavin And Stacey Us Reception
Gavin and Stacey actor James Corden has admitted his delight at US television critics praising the BBC sitcom.Speaking at the press conference for his new comedy/horror film Lesbian Vampire Killers, the 30-year-old said he was...
By Contributor on 19 March 2009
Life On Mars Sent Into Orbit
HARVEY KEITEL, JASON O'MARA and MICHAEL IMPERIOLI's U.S. sci-fi TV series LIFE ON MARS has been cancelled - just five months after the show first aired. The American programme, adapted from a popular British series of...
By WENN on 04 March 2009
Winslet's Rep Dismisses Weinstein Oscar Speech Criticism As 'Oversight'
Oscar winner KATE WINSLET has brushed off criticism of her recent Academy Award acceptance speech after failing to pay tribute to movie producer HARVEY WEINSTEIN. The British beauty, who was previously nominated five times, finally won...
By WENN on 27 February 2009
Oscar Glory For Best Actress Kate Winslet
British star Kate Winslet has won the best actress Oscar for Holocaust drama The Reader.Nominated for an Academy award for the sixth time, the 33-year-old finally claimed a statuette at the Kodak Theatre in Los...
By Contributor on 23 February 2009
Stone Sets Sights On Slumdog Star Patel
SHARON STONE is on the lookout for a new toyboy - the Hollywood actress made a play for SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE star DEV PATEL at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards on...
By WENN on 10 February 2009
Rourke's Racy Acceptance Speech
MICKEY ROURKE turned the air blue at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards as he credited THE WRESTLER director DARREN ARONOFSKY with rescuing his career.Rourke won the prestigious Leading Actor gong...
By WENN on 09 February 2009
Bafta
