Sir Sam Mendes, Sir Elton John and Florence Pugh are among the British contenders hoping to take home an Oscar on Sunday – amid criticism of a lack of diversity among nominees.
Diversity Is Making Strides Throughout the U.K.’s Entertainment Industry
16.01.2020 - 21:11 / variety.com
When rapper Stormzy landed a headlining slot at the Glastonbury Festival last summer, black British music took center stage and set the cultural agenda in the U.K. The film and television industries haven’t had many of those defining moments — and there was outrage as BAFTA recently unveiled an all-white acting nominations list for its 2020 film awards. But with a slew of major projects featuring diverse talent, there are hopes that change is afoot.
Movies such as Gurinder Chadha’s “Blinded by
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03.02.2020 / 23:51
Joaquin Phoenix calls out BAFTAs for making people of color not feel welcomed
Joaquin Phoenix used his win at the BAFTAs to shed light on a really important issue. After being presented with the Best Actor award by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts for his role in Joker, the 45-year-old called out the academy for their lack of inclusion.
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03.02.2020 / 21:36
Hugh Grant Reunites With Renee Zellweger at the BAFTAs and Makes the Best ‘Bridget Jones’ Reference
Bollocks, are we falling for Daniel Cleaver again?
harpersbazaar.com
03.02.2020 / 21:31
Prince William Wants to "Ensure Diversity" in Future BAFTA Nominations
Prince William opened the 73rd British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards with a powerful speech on the need for diversity within the industry.The Duke of Cambridge said that the lack of diversity "simply cannot be right in this day and age."Joaquin Phoenix, who accepted an award later in the night, also spoke candidly about the need to include and represent more voices and stories through media.At yesterday's 73rd British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards, Prince William brought
torontosun.com
03.02.2020 / 17:46
Joaquin Phoenix calls out film industry's lack of diversity during British award show speech
Joaquin Phoenix made a pointed speech at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, calling out the film industry for its lack of diversity.
foxnews.com
03.02.2020 / 08:46
Joaquin Phoenix calls out film industry for lack of diversity in award acceptance speech
Joaquin Phoenix was named best actor for the antihero story “Joker,” at Sunday’s British Academy Film Awards, leaving the crowd speechless when he called out the film industry’s exclusionary practices.
hollywoodreporter.com
03.02.2020 / 05:46
BAFTA Awards: Joaquin Phoenix, Rebel Wilson Speak Out on Lack of Diversity
Given the controversy that erupted following the BAFTA nominations last month and the return of the dreaded #BAFTAsSoWhite hashtag, it was unsurprising that the subject of diversity – or the lack of – reared its head at the BAFTA awards ceremony on Sunday.The British Academy become embroiled in yet another diversity row last month after non-white talent – including the Oscar-nominated Brit Cynthia Erivo – was snubbed from the main acting nominations, while female filmmakers failed to find a
deadline.com
31.01.2020 / 16:16
UK Union Bectu Calls For Meeting With BAFTA Chief Amanda Berry To Discuss Diversity Proposal
By Tom Grater
variety.com
30.01.2020 / 03:26
BAFTAs: Leaders Grapple With Lack of Diversity in Noms
#BAFTAsSoWhite was not the hashtag that BAFTA brass was hoping would trend on Twitter within minutes of nominations being announced.
evoke.ie
28.01.2020 / 22:11
Caitlyn Jenner makes surprise appearance at the NTAs
We know she appeared in last year’s season of I’m a Celeb but we never expected Caitlyn Jenner to still be hanging out in the UK!
eonline.com
27.01.2020 / 22:51
Irina Shayk Makes Rare Comment About Bradley Cooper Romance 7 Months After Split
Irina Shayk is opening up.
breakingnews.ie
27.01.2020 / 14:01
Time’s Up UK campaign celebrates women and diverse talent snubbed by Bafta
Amma Asante, Carey Mulligan and Gemma Arterton are among those working with the UK branch of Time’s Up to draw attention to the work of women and creatives from diverse backgrounds that they feel should have been recognised by Bafta.