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K.J. Yossman Renowned singer Shirley Bassey is set to open this year’s BAFTA film awards with a James Bond tribute.
Bassey has long been associated with 007, holding the record for an artist who has sung the most Bond theme songs with “Goldfinger” in 1964, “Diamonds Are Forever” in 1971 and “Moonraker” in 1979. The singer will perform “an iconic Bond theme” although which one will only be revealed on the night.
This year’s BAFTA Awards will celebrate a number of iconic British film franchises, including Bond and Harry Potter. “CODA” lead Emilia Jones is also set to perform during the ceremony with a rendition of “Both Sides Now” by Joni Mitchell.The BAFTA Awards will take place in London on March 13.
Independent production company Two Rivers Media has acquired film and TV rights to “The Goldenacre,” a literary thriller by Philip Miller, prior to its publication in June by Polygon, an imprint of Birlinn Limited. Set in Edinburgh, the novel traces the journey of The Goldenacre – a masterpiece canvas by the painter and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, which has been given to the people of Scotland.
Thomas Tallis, an art expert with a troubled past, is trying to uncover the truth about the painting’s complex history, while tenacious newspaper reporter Shona Sandison is investigating a series of shocking murders in Edinburgh.Discovery U.K. has commissioned three new series: The 10-part Raw Cut-produced series “This Cop Life,” to air on Discovery Plus and Really, follows the next generation of Kent Police officers as they discover life on the beat is tougher than they could ever imagine. Also premiering on Really and Discovery Plus is Red Sky-produced 15-part series “The Saved & Remade Workshop,” which sees host Amanda
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Naman Ramachandran Nominations have been revealed for the Virgin Media Must-See Moment, the only award that is voted for by the public at the BAFTA TV Awards. The nominees include ITV 1’s “An Audience With Adele” – Adele’s surprised by the teacher who changed her life; ITV 1’s “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! – Ant and Dec dig at Downing Street’s lockdown parties; Channel 4’s “It’s A Sin” – Colin’s devastating AIDS diagnosis; BBC Three’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.
Marlee Matlin made history by becoming the first (and still only) deaf actor to win an Oscar, picking up best actress for Children of a Lesser God. This year Matlin is not nominated, but her film Coda is up for three awards: best picture; best adapted screenplay and best supporting actor for her co-star and on-screen husband, the deaf actor Troy Kotsur (he’s the leading contender after trousering the Bafta on Sunday). On paper, Coda doesn’t look like a gamechanger.
LONDON -- Sci-fi epic “Dune” won five prizes and brooding Western “The Power of the Dog” was named best picture as the British Academy Film Awards returned Sunday with a live, black-tie ceremony after a pandemic-curtailed event in 2021.New Zealand filmmaker Jane Campion was named best director for “The Power of the Dog,” becoming only the third woman to win the prize in the awards’ seven-decade history.Lead acting trophies went to Hollywood star Will Smith and British performer Joanna Scanlan, as an event that has worked to overcome a historic lack of diversity recognized a wide range of talents — including its first deaf acting winner in Troy Kotsur for “CODA.”Last year’s awards ceremony was largely conducted online, with only the hosts and presenters appearing in person.
Joanna Scanlan broke down in tears backstage at the EE BAFTA Film Awards after pipping Lady Gaga and others to the post to win the award for Lead Actress. During the glitzy ceremony, hosted by Rebel Wilson, viewers watched as Joanna, 60, was left open-mouthed at being crowned the winner for her role in British film After Love.
It’s the night of the 2022 Critics Choice Awards and we’ll be posting photos of EVERY celeb on the red carpet in this post.
None of the six women who are nominated for Best Actress at the 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards are nominated for the same award at the Oscars this year.
as the British Academy Film Awards returned Sunday with a live, black-tie ceremony after a pandemic-curtailed event in 2021.Jane Campion was named best director for “The Power of the Dog,” only the third woman to win the prize in the awards’ 75-year history.Lead acting trophies went to Hollywood star Will Smith and British performer Joanna Scanlan, as an event that has worked to overcome a historic lack of diversity recognized a wide range of talents — including the first deaf acting winner in Troy Kotsur for “CODA.”Last year’s awards ceremony was largely conducted online, with only the hosts and presenters appearing in person.
BAFTA Award viewers were stunned by Rebel Wilson's dramatic weight loss as she hosted the huge ceremony on BBC One on Sunday night (March 13). The Australian actress looked stunning in a sparkly floor-length red dress. She famously embarked on a “year of health” in 2020 and lost 77lbs.
Video: Critics' Choice Awards (The Independent)Kate Miller-Heidke performs for Australia during 2019 Eurovision semi-finalsJavier Bardem recalls the time he worked as a stripperEmotional video of Ryan Coogler meeting a young Black Panther fan shows why representation matters in moviesDisney releases first trailer for Obi-Wan KenobiJohnny Rotten unmasked as Jester on The Masked Singer USPatti Smith praises Greta Thunberg and the new generation's fight to force changeCarrie Underwood on 1DGrammys 2019: Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus sing 'Jolene' duetMorgan Wallen issues lengthy apology after racial slur incidentLGBTQ+ Florida senator makes tearful plea against 'Don't Say Gay' billJackie Weaver 'felt manipulated' during infamous parish council Zoom meetingEastenders viewers point out hilarious moment when Ruby Allens legs 'disappear'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 - Final TrailerBill Murray and Dan Aykroyd in original Ghostbusters promoDua Lipa celebrates International Women's Day with schoolgirls at museumRocketman - TrailerAll three will compete with coming-of-age tale "Licorice Pizza" and "Don't Look Up", a humorous warning about climate change, for the top prize of the night, best film. Singer Shirley Bassey will open the show, performing a James Bond movie theme in honour of the film franchise's 60th anniversary.
BAFTAs are being held in London tonight (March 13), and host Rebel Wilson began the night by giving the middle finger to Russian President Vladimir Putin.Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24 and the entertainment community has been sharing their support for the country and its people.To open tonight’s BAFTAs, the organisation’s chairman Krishnendu Majumdar read out a speech which said (via the Hollywood Reporter): “Together with our colleagues at the Ukrainian Film Academy, we stand in solidarity and hope for a return to peace.“We’re hugely grateful to the journalists covering Ukraine, many of whom are BAFTA members. Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine as well as those affected by other conflicts around the world.”After Wilson discussed how Emilia Jones’ musical performance on the show would be aided by a pair of sign language interpreters, she then said: “And in all sign languages, this is the gesture for Putin,” before raising her middle finger, which was blurred out by the BBC.Leading the nominees for the 2022 BAFTAs is Denis Villeneuve’s Dune with a huge 11 nominations, while Licorice Pizza and No Time To Die are also up for multiple gongs.Dame Shirley Bassey opened the BAFTA Film Awards 2022 ceremony with a performance of iconic James Bond song ‘Diamonds Are Forever’.Before the ceremony, Rebel Wilson made a playful jibe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The Australian actor, known for roles in Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect, appeared on ITV’s This Morning in an interview with Alison Hammond.During the interview, Hammond asked Wilson how she was feeling ahead of the BAFTAs.
Emilia Jones had a great moment during the BAFTAs this year!
EE British Academy Film Awards.The annual ceremony was held at the Royal Albert Hall and British and international stars alike went glam for the special occasion. Rebel Wilson hosted this year's event, and the night was full of laughs and golden statues as the annual awards show crowned its winners.See the complete list below: Aleem Khan : James Cummings, Hester Ruoff : Jeymes Samuel : Posy Dixon, Liv Proctor : Rebecca Hall, Aleem Khan , Ryûsuke Hamaguchi , Audrey Diwan , Paul Thomas Anderson , Jane Campion , Julia DucournauLADY GAGA, ALANA HAIM, EMILIA JONES, RENATE REINSVE, JOANNA SCANLAN, TESSA THOMPSON, ADEEL AKHTAR , MAHERSHALA ALI, BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH, LEONARDO DICAPRIO, STEPHEN GRAHAM, WILL SMITH, CAITRÍONA BALFE, JESSIE BUCKLEY, ARIANA DEBOSE, ANN DOWD, AUNJANUE ELLIS, RUTH NEGGA, MIKE FAIST, CIARÁN HINDS, TROY KOTSUR, WOODY NORMAN, JESSE PLEMONS, KODI SMIT-MCPHEE, Ariana DeBose Harris Dickinson Lashana Lynch Millicent Simmonds Kodi Smit-McPhee 2022 BAFTA Nominations: The Complete List 2021 BAFTA Awards: The Complete List of Winners Prince Philip Honored With Heartfelt Tribute at 2021 BAFTAs
**WINNER.Best Film“Belfast”“Don’t Look Up”“Dune”“Licorice Pizza”“The Power of the Dog”Outstanding British Film“After Love”“Ali & Ava”“Belfast”“Boiling Point”“Cyrano”“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie”“House of Gucci”“Last Night in Soho”“No Time to Die”“Passing”Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer“After Love,” Aleem Khan (Writer/Director)“Boiling Point,” James Cummings (Writer), Hester Ruoff (Producer) [also written by Philip Barantini and produced by Bart Ruspoli]“The Harder They Fall,” Jeymes Samuel (Writer/Director) [also written by Boaz Yakin]“Keyboard Fantasies,” Posy Dixon (Writer/Director), Liv Proctor (Producer)“Passing,” Rebecca Hall (Writer/Director)Film Not in the English Language“Drive My Car”“The Hand of God”“Parallel Mothers”“Petit Maman”“The Worst Person in the World”Documentary“Becoming Cousteau”“Cow”“Flee”“The Rescue”“Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)”Animated Film“Encanto”“Flee”“Luca”“The Mitchells vs.
Video: Critics' Choice Awards (The Independent)Emotional video of Ryan Coogler meeting a young Black Panther fan shows why representation matters in moviesDisney releases first trailer for Obi-Wan KenobiJohnny Rotten unmasked as Jester on The Masked Singer USPatti Smith praises Greta Thunberg and the new generation's fight to force changeCarrie Underwood on 1DGrammys 2019: Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus sing 'Jolene' duetMorgan Wallen issues lengthy apology after racial slur incidentLGBTQ+ Florida senator makes tearful plea against 'Don't Say Gay' billJackie Weaver 'felt manipulated' during infamous parish council Zoom meetingEastenders viewers point out hilarious moment when Ruby Allens legs 'disappear'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 - Final TrailerBill Murray and Dan Aykroyd in original Ghostbusters promoDua Lipa celebrates International Women's Day with schoolgirls at museumRocketman - Trailer11-year-old Ukrainian refugee traveled alone 1000km to Slovakia to get to safetyMinisters questioned on net zero targets and climate summitsThe separate category of best British film comprises “After Love,” “Ali & Ava,” “Belfast,” “Boiling Point,” “Cyrano,” “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie,” “House of Gucci,” “Last Night in Soho,” “No Time to Die” and “Passing. ”The contenders for best actor are Cumberbatch, Adeel Akhtar for “Ali & Ava,” Mahershala Ali for “Swan Song,” Stephen Graham for “Boiling Point,” Leonardo DiCaprio for “Don’t Look Up” and Will Smith for “King Richard”Leading actress nominees are Lady Gaga for “House of Gucci,” Alana Haim for “Licorice Pizza,” Emilia Jones for “Coda,” Renate Reinsve for “The Worst Person in The World,” Joanna Scanlan for “After Love” and Tessa Thompson for “Passing.
film the British Academy Film Awards are back with a full ceremony and live audience after two years. Included in the nominations is rising Welsh actress Emilia Jones for her role in the coming of age film Coda and she is up against some very famous faces. You can read more TV news here.