British Independent Film Awards: 'His House,' 'Misbehaviour' Lead Craft Winners

Tim Richard, the founder and CEO of European cinema giant Vue, has been named chair of the British Film Institute. Richards —who was appointed by U.K.

Manori Ravindran International EditorTim Richards, CEO of international cinema chain Vue, has been named chair of the British Film Institute (BFI).Richards will take over the role, which is appointed by the U.K. government, from interim chair and BFI governor Pat Butler from Feb.

Blake Lively is in line to be Star Baker! The 33-year-old actress took to Instagram to show off her impressive flower-covered unicorn cake on her older sister, Robyn Lively's, birthday. «If I don’t get a handshake from @paul.hollywood after decorating this one, I quit,» Lively wrote after showcasing the detailed pink creation on Instagram. Paul Hollywood is a judge on, who is known for his discerning eye and palate.

For the first time in its history, the British Academy has released longlists across all categories for its film awards. The final nominations lists will be announced March 9, with the ceremony — postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic — now due to take place April 11.

Prue Leith has had both of her coronavirus vaccine jabs. The 'Great British Bake Off' judge has encouraged others to get the vaccine when they are given the chance, and she praised her local health centre for being "very efficient".

The British Independent Film Awards —best known as the BIFAs —has set a date and host for its postponed 2020 ceremony, pushed back and shifted online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony, which usually takes place in early December, is now set to take place on Feb.

There’s a very good reason why you won’t spot Noel Fielding in the upcoming celebrity version of the Great British Bake Off.

The Great British Bake Off is getting a boost of star power for its latest installment. Split actor James McAvoy, Star Wars star Daisy Ridley, musician Dizzee Rascal, and Little Mix member Jade Thirlwall are all set to compete on the hit reality series for to raise money for a cancer charity, Variety reports.

indyref2 was extended to “anyone who believes in democracy in Scotland.” The Scottish Government’s preferred option for securing another referendum is based on a joint agreement with the UK Government. This was the basis of the 2014 referendum, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will not consent to another vote.Over the weekend, it emerged that the SNP’s plan B involves the Scottish Parliament organising its own referendum.

BAFTA has decided to extend the eligibility period for its Film Awards this year, with the org now allowing films to release at any point in 2021 and still be eligible for the upcoming ceremony in April.

new 11-point plan for a second vote on leaving the UK.Splits appeared between those backing Nicola Sturgeon’s push and those arguing for a much quicker “Plan B”.On social media, Glasgow MSP James Dornan criticised - and blocked - Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil who has argued Sturgeon was too cautious against Boris Johnson’s blanket refusal.Writing on Twitter, Dornan claimed: “Angus is in fact an MP who is only in Westminster because he stood on an SNP ticket.

A Quiet Place Part II has been delayed again, and will now be released in September.The highly anticipated sequel is the latest in a long line of films having their release pushed back this week, including Jared Leto’s Morbius and James Bond film No Time To Die.The film, which sees John Krasinski return as director, was initially due to arrive in UK cinemas on March 20 last year, before the coronavirus pandemic hit the country.Since then, it has had four amended release dates.

The nominees for this year’s IMPALA European Independent Album Of The Year Award have been announced. Rina Sawayama is representing the UK on the list, because – while you can foolishly leave an advantageous political and economic union – you can’t leave a continent.“This year’s shortlist includes 25 amazing albums”, says IMPALA’s Executive Chair Helen Smith.

independence, according to a new poll. The study conducted on behalf of the pro-independence Scot Goes Pop blog, discovered that 51% of those questioned said Scotland should be independent while 49% said it should not.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentJohnny Flynn’s star has been on the rise in recent years, and will be propelled a little higher on Jan. 29 with the release of period drama “The Dig” on Netflix, in which he appears alongside Ralph Fiennes, Carey Mulligan and Lily James.