<p>Michael Cera is returning to TV with Hulu’s ‘Life &amp; Beth’ opposite Amy Schumer.</p>

<p>The straight-to-series comedy was previously called ‘Love, Beth’.</p>

<p>It is written, created, directed and executive produced and starred by Amy Schumer.</p>

<p>The series will have a 10 episode run and will stream on Disney+.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the description for ‘Life &amp; Beth’ reads: "Beth's life looks pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with. She makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long-term relationship with an attractive, successful guy and lives in Manhattan. When a sudden incident forces Beth to engage with her past, her life changes forever. Through flashbacks to her teen self, Beth starts to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become. We’ll go on her journey toward building a more authentic life. Learning to express herself and living in an intentional way. A trip down memory lane is a strong source of trauma, comedy and moving forward."</p>

<p>Michael Cera will play the series regular role of John, a farmer and chef who is always honest and to the point.</p>


Michael Cera is returning to TV with Hulu’s ‘Life & Beth’ opposite Amy Schumer. The straight-to-series comedy was previously called ‘Love, Beth’. It is written, created, directed and executive produced and starred by Amy Schumer.

Michael Cera is returning to TV with Hulu’s ‘Life & Beth’ opposite Amy Schumer. The straight-to-series comedy was previously called ‘Love, Beth’. It is written, created, directed and executive produced and starred by Amy Schumer. The series will have a 10 episode run and will stream on Disney+. Meanwhile, the description for ‘Life & Beth’ reads: "Beth's life looks pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with. She makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long-term relationship with an attractive, successful guy and lives in Manhattan. When a sudden incident forces Beth to engage with her past, her life changes forever. Through flashbacks to her teen self, Beth starts to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become. We’ll go on her journey toward building a more authentic life. Learning to express herself and living in an intentional way. A trip down memory lane is a strong source of trauma, comedy and moving forward." Michael Cera will play the series regular role of John, a farmer and chef who is always honest and to the point.

Michael Cera boards Amy Schumer's comedy series ‘Life & Beth’

<p>Joe Cornish is set to direct the adaptation of Mark Millar’s comic ‘Starlight’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Best known for directing ‘Attack the Block’, Joe Cornish will also pen the script for the movie. Simon Kinberg of X-Men: Days of Future Past and Audrey Chon of Genre Films will produce alongwith Nira Park.</p>

<p>According to many, the Starlight comic is described by Mark Millar as Flash Gordon meets The Dark Knight Returns. The story is of a space hero who saved the universe 35 years ago but came back to Earth, where no one believed his fantastic stories.</p>

<p>The adventure picks up when he is called for one last adventure as his old rocket shows up but by this time he’s moved on, gotten married and had kids and become old.</p>


Joe Cornish is set to direct the adaptation of Mark Millar’s comic ‘Starlight’. Best known for directing ‘Attack the Block’, Joe Cornish will also pen the script for the movie.

Joe Cornish is set to direct the adaptation of Mark Millar’s comic ‘Starlight’. Best known for directing ‘Attack the Block’, Joe Cornish will also pen the script for the movie. Simon Kinberg of X-Men: Days of Future Past and Audrey Chon of Genre Films will produce alongwith Nira Park. According to many, the Starlight comic is described by Mark Millar as Flash Gordon meets The Dark Knight Returns. The story is of a space hero who saved the universe 35 years ago but came back to Earth, where no one believed his fantastic stories. The adventure picks up when he is called for one last adventure as his old rocket shows up but by this time he’s moved on, gotten married and had kids and become old.

Joe Cornish to direct Mark Millar's 'Starlight' adaptation

<p>Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson starrer ‘Man From Toronto’ now has a release date of January 14, 2022. The action comedy flick was supposed to arrive earlier but got delayed because of the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At one point, the film was supposed to release on November 20.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Patrick Hughes, ‘Man From Toronto’ follows the world’s deadliest assassin and New York’s biggest screwup as they’re mistaken for each other at an Airbnb rental. Kaley Cuoco and Ellen Barkin also star in a screenplay penned by Robbie Fox and Chris Bremner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The project was earlier to have Jason Statham but when he exited the project early last year, Woody Harrelson was brought on board.&nbsp;</p>


Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson starrer ‘Man From Toronto’ now has a release date of January 14, 2022. The action comedy flick was supposed to arrive earlier but got delayed because of the pandemic.

Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson starrer ‘Man From Toronto’ now has a release date of January 14, 2022. The action comedy flick was supposed to arrive earlier but got delayed because of the pandemic. At one point, the film was supposed to release on November 20. Directed by Patrick Hughes, ‘Man From Toronto’ follows the world’s deadliest assassin and New York’s biggest screwup as they’re mistaken for each other at an Airbnb rental. Kaley Cuoco and Ellen Barkin also star in a screenplay penned by Robbie Fox and Chris Bremner. The project was earlier to have Jason Statham but when he exited the project early last year, Woody Harrelson was brought on board.

Kevin Hart, Woody Harrelson's 'Man From Toronto' to release on this date

<p>Actor couple Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song have welcomed their first child, a baby boy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Named Dakota Song Culkin, their baby boy was born on April 5 in Los Angeles. Dakota was named for Culkin's sister Dakota, who died in a car accident at age 29 in 2008.</p>

<p>In a joint statement, the couple said, "We are overjoyed.”</p>

<p>This is the first child for the couple.</p>

<p>The couple had met in Thailand a few years ago while shooting the 2019 film ‘Changeland’ and Culkin painted a yellow brick road in front of the house they now share.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the work front, Macaulay Culkin is set to star in season 10 of FX's ‘American Horror Story’ alongside Leslie Grossman, Sarah Paulson and Kathy Bates, among others. Brenda Song, 33, recently appeared as JJ on ABC's Station 19 and as Madison Maxwell on Hulu's ‘Dollface’.</p>


Actor couple Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song have welcomed their first child, a baby boy. Named Dakota Song Culkin, their baby boy was born on April 5 in Los Angeles.

Actor couple Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song have welcomed their first child, a baby boy. Named Dakota Song Culkin, their baby boy was born on April 5 in Los Angeles. Dakota was named for Culkin's sister Dakota, who died in a car accident at age 29 in 2008. In a joint statement, the couple said, "We are overjoyed.” This is the first child for the couple. The couple had met in Thailand a few years ago while shooting the 2019 film ‘Changeland’ and Culkin painted a yellow brick road in front of the house they now share. On the work front, Macaulay Culkin is set to star in season 10 of FX's ‘American Horror Story’ alongside Leslie Grossman, Sarah Paulson and Kathy Bates, among others. Brenda Song, 33, recently appeared as JJ on ABC's Station 19 and as Madison Maxwell on Hulu's ‘Dollface’.

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song welcome first child

<p>Thirteen people who describe themselves as "victims of forced confessions broadcast on Chinese television" are urging European satellite operator Eutelsat to reconsider carrying Chinese channels CGTN and CCTV4.</p>

<p>The letter published by human rights watchdog Safeguard Defenders details a list of violations that the signatories say China is guilty of using to extort confessions from them and "refuse the right to a fair trial".</p>

<p>"We are asking you... to determine whether television providers in democratic societies ought to continue to be morally complicit in the broadcast of information that is intentionally twisted and obtained through torture," the group said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are only a dozen victims able to speak out.... Many other victims are in prison. A few have been executed.</p>

<p>"The victims have no way of demanding reparations. The only way to stop this is for television regulators to investigate and take measures," the group added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The letter notes Australian public broadcaster SBS stopped using content from Chinese state-run television in March pending a review of human rights concerns.</p>

<p>The UK also fined CGTN for partiality and violation of privacy and removed it from the airwaves, a ban that pushed the channel to set up shop in France.&nbsp;</p>

<p>French audiovisual regulator CSA determined in March that CGTN met the technical criteria necessary for broadcasting but just this week Safeguard Defenders submitted two complaints against the channel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One cited an allegedly coerced interview with a Uyghur child and the other was a defamation complaint from German researcher Adrian Zenz, whose reports on the treatment of Uyghurs in China's western Xinjiang region have drawn rebukes from Beijing.</p>

<p>The signatories are from China and other countries, including Chinese human rights lawyers Bao Longjun and Jiang Tianyong who have been targeted by authorities in their country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Simon Cheng, a former British consulate staffer in Hong Kong, who was granted asylum in the UK after allegedly being tortured by Chinese secret police also signed the letter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also giving support is Swedish activist and Safeguard Defenders co-founder Peter Dahlin, who spent three weeks in jail in 2016 before being expelled from the country as a national security threat.</p>

<p>Angela Gui, daughter of Gui Minhai who published in Hong Kong until he was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2020, signed on behalf of her father.</p>


Thirteen people who describe themselves as "victims of forced confessions broadcast on Chinese television" are urging European satellite operator Eutelsat to reconsider carrying Chinese channels CGTN and CCTV4.

Thirteen people who describe themselves as "victims of forced confessions broadcast on Chinese television" are urging European satellite operator Eutelsat to reconsider carrying Chinese channels CGTN and CCTV4. The letter published by human rights watchdog Safeguard Defenders details a list of violations that the signatories say China is guilty of using to extort confessions from them and "refuse the right to a fair trial". "We are asking you... to determine whether television providers in democratic societies ought to continue to be morally complicit in the broadcast of information that is intentionally twisted and obtained through torture," the group said. "We are only a dozen victims able to speak out.... Many other victims are in prison. A few have been executed. "The victims have no way of demanding reparations. The only way to stop this is for television regulators to investigate and take measures," the group added. The letter notes Australian public broadcaster SBS stopped using content from Chinese state-run television in March pending a review of human rights concerns. The UK also fined CGTN for partiality and violation of privacy and removed it from the airwaves, a ban that pushed the channel to set up shop in France. French audiovisual regulator CSA determined in March that CGTN met the technical criteria necessary for broadcasting but just this week Safeguard Defenders submitted two complaints against the channel. One cited an allegedly coerced interview with a Uyghur child and the other was a defamation complaint from German researcher Adrian Zenz, whose reports on the treatment of Uyghurs in China's western Xinjiang region have drawn rebukes from Beijing. The signatories are from China and other countries, including Chinese human rights lawyers Bao Longjun and Jiang Tianyong who have been targeted by authorities in their country. Simon Cheng, a former British consulate staffer in Hong Kong, who was granted asylum in the UK after allegedly being tortured by Chinese secret police also signed the letter. Also giving support is Swedish activist and Safeguard Defenders co-founder Peter Dahlin, who spent three weeks in jail in 2016 before being expelled from the country as a national security threat. Angela Gui, daughter of Gui Minhai who published in Hong Kong until he was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2020, signed on behalf of her father.

'Forced confession' victims urge ban on Chinese TV channels

The 74th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards kickstarted from this Saturday and Priyanka Chopra is acting as one of the presenters for the cut-down event.

The 74th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards kickstarted from this Saturday and Priyanka Chopra is acting as one of the presenters for the cut-down event. After being delayed from its annual February date, the event is now being held from April 10 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Priyanka Chopra stunned in a black ensemble for BAFTA 2021 as she shared some snaps of her dress and captioned, “BAFTAs” with a butterfly emoji as her dress also has a large butterfly on the waist. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) × She also changed into another attire, this time a hot pink blazer with embroidery on it and white pants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) × Earlier, when her name was announced as a presenter, the Twitter handle of BAFTA tweeted: "We're thrilled to announce that the presenters at the #EEBAFTAs will include @twhiddleston, @priyankachopra, @HackedOffHugh, @gugubatharaw and so many more! Tune in to see them all THIS SUNDAY at 7PM on @BBCOne." Nomadland sweeps BAFTAs as women filmmakers triumph The show has other presenters including Hugh Grant, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Phoebe Dynevor, Cynthia Erivo, Tom Hiddleston, Felicity Jones, Richard E Grant, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, James McAvoy, David Oyelowo, and Pedro Pascal. On the work front, Priyanka Chopra will soon be seen in ‘Matrix 4’ with Keanu Reeves. Her film ‘The White Tiger’ is nominated in two categories at BAFTA -- best leading actor male for Adarsh and adapted screenplay for director Ramin Bahrani.

In pics: Priyanka Chopra stuns at BAFTA 2021

<p><strong>The 74th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)</strong> paid tributes to late actors Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor in their ‘In Memorium’ segment.The two actors died last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘In Memorium’ segment had tributes to other actors too including Sean Connery, Kirk Douglas and Chadwick Boseman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tribute, in the form of a video clip, was a homage paid to over 40 artists from the world of entertainment that were lost during the past year. It included those to actors, writers, directors, and technicians.</p>

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<p>The video started with a tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. <a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/topics/irrfan-khan" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/topics/irrfan-khan&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi06fe06ffvAhW1heYKHYulBi8QFjAFegQIBRAB&amp;usg=AOvVaw3DLOaX4b-unlQ6tydS8-8g" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/irrfan-khan" target="_blank">Irrfan Khan</a>'s<b>&nbsp;</b>name was accompanied by a dialogue from his <strong>2012 Hollywood film 'Life Of Pi'.</strong></p>

<p>Other late artistes who were remembered in the video included Ian Holm and Barbara Windsor, and the video ended with a tribute to 'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman.</p>

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<p>The BAFTA, hosted by Edith Bowman and Dermot O'Leary, offered their condolences to the Royal household on the loss of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away on April 9.</p>

<p>It was an emotional moment for fans as they took to Twitter to mourn the loss of these actors.&nbsp;<br />
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The 74th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) paid tributes to late actors Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor in their ‘In Memorium’ segment.The two actors died last year.

The 74th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) paid tributes to late actors Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor in their ‘In Memorium’ segment.The two actors died last year. ‘In Memorium’ segment had tributes to other actors too including Sean Connery, Kirk Douglas and Chadwick Boseman. The tribute, in the form of a video clip, was a homage paid to over 40 artists from the world of entertainment that were lost during the past year. It included those to actors, writers, directors, and technicians. #IrrfanKhan & #RishiKapoor among the #BAFTA “In Memoriam” tributes - their work appreciated from Indian film screens to a much wider 🎥 audience #BAFTAs #film pic.twitter.com/lFup2QBmWD — Tejinder Kaur (@TejinderITV) April 11, 2021 × The video started with a tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Irrfan Khan's name was accompanied by a dialogue from his 2012 Hollywood film 'Life Of Pi'. Other late artistes who were remembered in the video included Ian Holm and Barbara Windsor, and the video ended with a tribute to 'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman. In pics: Priyanka Chopra stuns at BAFTA 2021 Nomadland sweeps BAFTAs as women filmmakers triumph The BAFTA, hosted by Edith Bowman and Dermot O'Leary, offered their condolences to the Royal household on the loss of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away on April 9. It was an emotional moment for fans as they took to Twitter to mourn the loss of these actors.

BAFTA 2021 honours Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor in 'In Memorium' segment

<p><strong>The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards</strong> took place on Sunday in London. The winners for the night were announced as many actors took up the role of a presenter including <strong>Indian star Priyanka Chopra.</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>While there was enough Indian presence at the awards, ‘The White Tiger’, nominated in two categories could not make it to the winners list. The film was nominated in categories including best actor and best adapted screenplay, however, it lost on both counts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adarsh Gourav and Ramin Bahrani lost to Sir Anthony Hopkins who won the best actor's award for ‘The Father’, while Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller bagged the award for best adapted screenplay for the same film respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-in-pics-priyanka-chopra-stuns-at-bafta-2021-376942" hreflang="en">In pics: Priyanka Chopra stuns at BAFTA 2021</a></p>

<p>It was however the night of ‘Nomadland’ as it swept the <strong>BAFTA 2021 Awards</strong> bagging four categories including best film, best actress and best director. Chloe Zhao's US recession drama ‘Nomadland’ is about a community of van dwellers.</p>

<p><strong>The BAFTA ceremony</strong> was held virtually over two nights, with nominees joining in by video, due to the pandemic restrictions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>An emerging star, 19-year-old Bukky Bakray, won the EE Rising Star award, chosen by public vote, for Rocks, a coming-of-age drama set in London. She made her debut after being discovered through open auditions.</p>

<p>Double Oscar-winning director Ang Lee bagged Bafta Academy Fellowship.</p>

<p><strong>Check out the complete list of winners at BAFTA Awards 2021:</strong></p>

<p>Best film: Nomadland</p>

<p>Best Actor: Sir Anthony Hopkins for The Father</p>

<p>Best Film: Nomadland</p>

<p>Outstanding British Film: Promising Young Woman</p>

<p>Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer: His House, Remi Weekes (Writer/Director)</p>

<p>Best Film Not In English Language: Another Round</p>

<p>Best Documentary: My Octopus Teacher</p>

<p>Best Animated Film: Soul</p>

<p>Best Director: Chloé Zhao, Nomadland</p>

<p>Best Original Screenplay: Promising Young Woman, Emerald Fennell</p>

<p>Best Adapted Screenplay: The Father, Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller</p>

<p>Best Leading Actress: Frances McDormand, Nomadland</p>

<p>Best Leading Actor: Anthony Hopkins, The Father</p>

<p>Best Supporting Actress: Yuh-Jung Youn, Minari</p>

<p>Best Supporting Actor: Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah</p>

<p>Best Original Score: Soul, Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross</p>

<p>Best Casting: Rocks</p>

<p>Best Cinematography: Nomadland</p>

<p>Bafta Academy Fellowship: Ang Lee</p>

<p>EE Rising Star award: Bukky Bakray</p>

<p>Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer: His House, Remi Weekes (Writer/Director)</p>

<p>Editing: Sound of Metal, Mikkel E.G. Nielsen</p>

<p>Production Design: Mank, Donald Graham Burt, Jan Pascale</p>

<p>Costume Design: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Ann Roth</p>

<p>Make up &amp; Hair: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Matiki Anoff, Larry M. Cherry, Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Mia Neal</p>

<p>Sound: Sound of Metal, Jaime Baksht, Nicolas Becker, Phillip Bladh, Carlos Cortés, Michelle Couttolenc</p>

<p>Special Visual Effects: Tenet, Scott Fisher, Andrew Jackson, Andrew Lockley</p>

<p>British Short Animation: The Owl and The Pussycat, Mole Hill, Laura Duncalf</p>

<p>British Short Film: The Present, Farah Nabulsi<br />
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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards took place on Sunday in London. The winners for the night were announced as many actors took up the role of a presenter including Indian star Priyanka Chopra.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards took place on Sunday in London. The winners for the night were announced as many actors took up the role of a presenter including Indian star Priyanka Chopra. While there was enough Indian presence at the awards, ‘The White Tiger’, nominated in two categories could not make it to the winners list. The film was nominated in categories including best actor and best adapted screenplay, however, it lost on both counts. Adarsh Gourav and Ramin Bahrani lost to Sir Anthony Hopkins who won the best actor's award for ‘The Father’, while Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller bagged the award for best adapted screenplay for the same film respectively. In pics: Priyanka Chopra stuns at BAFTA 2021 It was however the night of ‘Nomadland’ as it swept the BAFTA 2021 Awards bagging four categories including best film, best actress and best director. Chloe Zhao's US recession drama ‘Nomadland’ is about a community of van dwellers. The BAFTA ceremony was held virtually over two nights, with nominees joining in by video, due to the pandemic restrictions. BAFTA 2021 honours Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor in 'In Memorium' segment Nomadland sweeps BAFTAs as women filmmakers triumph An emerging star, 19-year-old Bukky Bakray, won the EE Rising Star award, chosen by public vote, for Rocks, a coming-of-age drama set in London. She made her debut after being discovered through open auditions. Double Oscar-winning director Ang Lee bagged Bafta Academy Fellowship. Check out the complete list of winners at BAFTA Awards 2021: Best film: Nomadland Best Actor: Sir Anthony Hopkins for The Father Best Film: Nomadland Outstanding British Film: Promising Young Woman Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer: His House, Remi Weekes (Writer/Director) Best Film Not In English Language: Another Round Best Documentary: My Octopus Teacher Best Animated Film: Soul Best Director: Chloé Zhao, Nomadland Best Original Screenplay: Promising Young Woman, Emerald Fennell Best Adapted Screenplay: The Father, Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller Best Leading Actress: Frances McDormand, Nomadland Best Leading Actor: Anthony Hopkins, The Father Best Supporting Actress: Yuh-Jung Youn, Minari Best Supporting Actor: Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah Best Original Score: Soul, Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Best Casting: Rocks Best Cinematography: Nomadland Bafta Academy Fellowship: Ang Lee EE Rising Star award: Bukky Bakray Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer: His House, Remi Weekes (Writer/Director) Editing: Sound of Metal, Mikkel E.G. Nielsen Production Design: Mank, Donald Graham Burt, Jan Pascale Costume Design: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Ann Roth Make up & Hair: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Matiki Anoff, Larry M. Cherry, Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Mia Neal Sound: Sound of Metal, Jaime Baksht, Nicolas Becker, Phillip Bladh, Carlos Cortés, Michelle Couttolenc Special Visual Effects: Tenet, Scott Fisher, Andrew Jackson, Andrew Lockley British Short Animation: The Owl and The Pussycat, Mole Hill, Laura Duncalf British Short Film: The Present, Farah Nabulsi

BAFTA 2021: Nomadland sweeps awards, India's 'White Tiger' loses in both categories

<p>With a new project up her sleeve, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma shared a cute throwback picture with brother Karnesh Sharma. In the picture, the siblings can be seen enjoying some time together as they read newspapers. They seem to be caught up in the mood as they read the newspaper and look right into the camera as they are clicked together.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/anushka-sharma">Anushka Sharma</a>&nbsp;captioned the picture with a heart emoji.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This was to promote her upcoming project titled ‘Qala’. The film is under the siblings’ banner Clean Slate Films that is run by the brother-sister duo. Anushka Sharma and Karnesh Sharma have produced films like ‘NH10’, ‘Phillauri’, ‘Bulbbul’, ‘Pari’ among others,&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Qala’ will be directed by Anvita Dutt, who earlier directed Bulbbul. Late actor Irrfan Khan’s son Babil will mark his acting debut in Bollywood. Tripti Dimri, who played the lead in Bulbbul, will also star in the upcoming film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Qala' will release on Netflix as Anushka shared a BTS video of the filming process.&nbsp;</p>

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With a new project up her sleeve, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma shared a cute throwback picture with brother Karnesh Sharma. In the picture, the siblings can be seen enjoying some time together as they read newspapers.

With a new project up her sleeve, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma shared a cute throwback picture with brother Karnesh Sharma. In the picture, the siblings can be seen enjoying some time together as they read newspapers. They seem to be caught up in the mood as they read the newspaper and look right into the camera as they are clicked together. Anushka Sharma captioned the picture with a heart emoji. This was to promote her upcoming project titled ‘Qala’. The film is under the siblings’ banner Clean Slate Films that is run by the brother-sister duo. Anushka Sharma and Karnesh Sharma have produced films like ‘NH10’, ‘Phillauri’, ‘Bulbbul’, ‘Pari’ among others, ‘Qala’ will be directed by Anvita Dutt, who earlier directed Bulbbul. Late actor Irrfan Khan’s son Babil will mark his acting debut in Bollywood. Tripti Dimri, who played the lead in Bulbbul, will also star in the upcoming film. 'Qala' will release on Netflix as Anushka shared a BTS video of the filming process. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) ×

Anushka Sharma shares throwback pic with brother and teases new production 'Qala'

Phoebe Dynevor to Priyanka Chopra: Stars heat up the BAFTA 2021 red carpet

<p>The US road movie 'Nomadland'&nbsp;triumphed at the Bafta film awards on Sunday, with Chinese director Chloe Zhao's intimate portrayal of marginalised Americans winning in four categories including best film, best actress and best director.</p>

<p>The socially distanced and largely remote awards ceremony in London saw a strong showing by women directors in the run-up to this month's Oscars.</p>

<p>The British academy has sought to improve diversity and Zhao was one of four women nominated for "best director".</p>

<p>"We brought in changes to the awards to level the playing field", said Krishnendu Majumdar, chair of the academy, following criticism over last year's awards ceremony which had no women directors and an all-white shortlist.</p>

<p>Zhao welcomed stronger representation for women film-makers in comments to journalists afterwards, saying: "It's about time, it's great."</p>

<p>"I love doing what I do and if this means more people like me get to live their dreams, I'm very grateful".</p>

<p>British director Emerald Fennell also carried off two awards for her debut feature, 'Promising Young Woman'&nbsp;starring Carey Mulligan.</p>

<p>The Oscar-tipped thriller is about a woman who avenges a friend's rape by pretending to be drunk in bars and then turning the tables on men who prey on her.</p>

<p>The film, which has elements of comedy and horror, won for outstanding British film and original screenplay.</p>

<p>Sitting in front of a grand piano in a gauzy white dress, Fennell described the film as a "labour of love".</p>

<p>"It was the greatest thing in my life making this film," she said.</p>

<p>The film is nominated for Oscars for best director and best original screenplay, while Mulligan is nominated for best actress.</p>

<p>Zhao accepted Nomadland's multiple awards dressed casually in a plaid shirt from Los Angeles, saying that she planned to start the day with celebrations.</p>

<p>"Tomorrow morning, I will be very hungover," she said.</p>

<p>The film's star Frances McDormand won for best leading actress and sent a written message saying: "Thank you, dear British people."</p>

<p>Nomadland&nbsp;is one of the frontrunners for this month's Oscar awards, with six nominations including for best picture, best director and best actress.</p>

<p>Last month it won coveted Golden Globe awards for best drama film and best director.</p>

<p>Welsh actor Sir Anthony Hopkins won the best actor Bafta for 'The Father'&nbsp;about a man suffering from dementia, directed by France's Florian Zeller.</p>

<p>The 83-year-old didn't appear during the ceremony but spoke to journalists afterwards, explaining that he had not expected to win and had been holidaying in Wales and painting in his hotel room.</p>

<p>"This is wonderful, I mean, this is the first time in my life when I never expected to get this," he said, calling his fourth Bafta a "fun bonus".</p>

<p>An emerging star, 19-year-old Bukky Bakray, won the EE Rising Star award, chosen by public vote, for "Rocks", a coming-of-age drama set in London.</p>

<p>She made her debut after being discovered through open auditions.</p>

<p>Dressed in a pink satin gown, she made her acceptance speech to screams of joy from her family and a hug from her mother.</p>

<p>"Diet Bafta"</p>

<p>The socially distanced ceremony was held at London's Royal Albert Hall with awards presented on stage to an empty auditorium.</p>

<p>The winning actors and film-makers mostly decked out in dinner jackets and evening dresses accepted awards on video calls from their living rooms and hotels, some with family members reacting emotionally in the background.</p>

<p>One of the award presenters, comedian Youssef Kerkour described the stripped-back ceremony as "diet Bafta".</p>

<p>Prince William had been due to participate in the ceremony, but he pulled out following the death of his grandfather Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II.</p>

<p>The star power came from the actors who presented awards on stage including Hugh Grant, Richard E. Grant, Tom Hiddleston and "Bridgerton" star Phoebe Dynevor. Hollywood star Renee Zellweger made a virtual appearance from Los Angeles in a dramatic silver gown to present the leading actor award.</p>

<p>Grant awarded the prestigious Bafta Academy Fellowship to double Oscar-winning director Ang Lee, perhaps best known for "Brokeback Mountain" and "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon", describing his career as "almost preposterously successful".</p>

<p>"I'm humbled to be counted among such brilliant film-makers", said the Taiwanese film director.</p>

<p>The ceremony was held over two days for the first time, with technical awards on Saturday.</p>

<p>On Saturday, 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom', a film about a blues musician in 1920s Chicago, took home two technical Baftas for costume design and make-up and hair.</p>

<p>'Rocks'&nbsp;and 'Mank', a depiction of a debauched screenwriter during Hollywood's golden age, also bagged a prize each for casting and production design respectively.</p>

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<p>Other winners in the technical awards included Christopher Nolan's science fiction action-thriller "Tenet" for special visual effects and "Sound of Metal," starring British actor Riz Ahmed, for sound.</p>


The US road movie 'Nomadland' triumphed at the Bafta film awards on Sunday, with Chinese director Chloe Zhao's intimate portrayal of marginalised Americans winning in four categories including best film, best actress and best director.

The US road movie 'Nomadland' triumphed at the Bafta film awards on Sunday, with Chinese director Chloe Zhao's intimate portrayal of marginalised Americans winning in four categories including best film, best actress and best director. The socially distanced and largely remote awards ceremony in London saw a strong showing by women directors in the run-up to this month's Oscars. The British academy has sought to improve diversity and Zhao was one of four women nominated for "best director". "We brought in changes to the awards to level the playing field", said Krishnendu Majumdar, chair of the academy, following criticism over last year's awards ceremony which had no women directors and an all-white shortlist. Zhao welcomed stronger representation for women film-makers in comments to journalists afterwards, saying: "It's about time, it's great." "I love doing what I do and if this means more people like me get to live their dreams, I'm very grateful". British director Emerald Fennell also carried off two awards for her debut feature, 'Promising Young Woman' starring Carey Mulligan. The Oscar-tipped thriller is about a woman who avenges a friend's rape by pretending to be drunk in bars and then turning the tables on men who prey on her. The film, which has elements of comedy and horror, won for outstanding British film and original screenplay. Sitting in front of a grand piano in a gauzy white dress, Fennell described the film as a "labour of love". "It was the greatest thing in my life making this film," she said. The film is nominated for Oscars for best director and best original screenplay, while Mulligan is nominated for best actress. Zhao accepted Nomadland's multiple awards dressed casually in a plaid shirt from Los Angeles, saying that she planned to start the day with celebrations. "Tomorrow morning, I will be very hungover," she said. The film's star Frances McDormand won for best leading actress and sent a written message saying: "Thank you, dear British people." Nomadland is one of the frontrunners for this month's Oscar awards, with six nominations including for best picture, best director and best actress. Last month it won coveted Golden Globe awards for best drama film and best director. Welsh actor Sir Anthony Hopkins won the best actor Bafta for 'The Father' about a man suffering from dementia, directed by France's Florian Zeller. The 83-year-old didn't appear during the ceremony but spoke to journalists afterwards, explaining that he had not expected to win and had been holidaying in Wales and painting in his hotel room. "This is wonderful, I mean, this is the first time in my life when I never expected to get this," he said, calling his fourth Bafta a "fun bonus". An emerging star, 19-year-old Bukky Bakray, won the EE Rising Star award, chosen by public vote, for "Rocks", a coming-of-age drama set in London. She made her debut after being discovered through open auditions. Dressed in a pink satin gown, she made her acceptance speech to screams of joy from her family and a hug from her mother. "Diet Bafta" The socially distanced ceremony was held at London's Royal Albert Hall with awards presented on stage to an empty auditorium. The winning actors and film-makers mostly decked out in dinner jackets and evening dresses accepted awards on video calls from their living rooms and hotels, some with family members reacting emotionally in the background. One of the award presenters, comedian Youssef Kerkour described the stripped-back ceremony as "diet Bafta". Prince William had been due to participate in the ceremony, but he pulled out following the death of his grandfather Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. The star power came from the actors who presented awards on stage including Hugh Grant, Richard E. Grant, Tom Hiddleston and "Bridgerton" star Phoebe Dynevor. Hollywood star Renee Zellweger made a virtual appearance from Los Angeles in a dramatic silver gown to present the leading actor award. Grant awarded the prestigious Bafta Academy Fellowship to double Oscar-winning director Ang Lee, perhaps best known for "Brokeback Mountain" and "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon", describing his career as "almost preposterously successful". "I'm humbled to be counted among such brilliant film-makers", said the Taiwanese film director. The ceremony was held over two days for the first time, with technical awards on Saturday. On Saturday, 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom', a film about a blues musician in 1920s Chicago, took home two technical Baftas for costume design and make-up and hair. 'Rocks' and 'Mank', a depiction of a debauched screenwriter during Hollywood's golden age, also bagged a prize each for casting and production design respectively. PromotedListen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com Other winners in the technical awards included Christopher Nolan's science fiction action-thriller "Tenet" for special visual effects and "Sound of Metal," starring British actor Riz Ahmed, for sound.

Nomadland sweeps BAFTAs as women filmmakers triumph

<p>"It's great to be able to see people's faces -- you don't see them smile underneath their masks," said Tom Williams, who on a recent trip to Texas was discovering the big state's decidedly casual approach to Covid-19.</p>

<p>Sitting in a Houston bar, he was struck by the contrast between the laid-back attitude of clients there and the far more cautious approach prevailing in his small hometown of Steilacoom, near Seattle, in faraway Washington state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To suddenly set foot in the "post-pandemic world," without mask or physical barriers, left the 50-year-old physician -- in Texas with his daughter for a volleyball tournament -- feeling elated.</p>

<p>A month ago, Texas, the second most populous US state, cited increasing vaccinations as it dropped a requirement to wear masks in public places and ended all virus-related curbs in private establishments, which are now free to set their own restrictions, if any.</p>

<p>In a courtyard where tables sit among wheelless vintage pickups, the Truck Yard welcomes clients to partake in its margaritas, as well as spring crawfish, tacos, pizzas or burgers from a rotating cast of food trucks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Guests are free to wear a mask or not. Roughly half of them don't bother.</p>

<p>- 'I don't worry' -</p>

<p>On this weekend evening, the sprawling establishment -- known for its 80-year-old Ferris wheel -- is buzzing, full of fans of Houston's professional baseball team the Astros, who play in a nearby stadium limited to 50 percent capacity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One fan, 22-year-old Chris Chambers, admitted to not being "very careful" about the coronavirus in recent months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I got married, I got engaged, I’ve been to two weddings. I’ve been in bars like this and haven’t gotten it so… I don’t know," he said.</p>

<p>In Houston, new cases are down sharply since the start of the year, but health officials say the virus remains concerning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Much will depend, they say, on how quickly the city's "super-spreading" college students get vaccinated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One-third of Texans have already received at least one dose of the vaccine, which has been available to all adults since March 29.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But Chambers hasn't yet bothered.</p>

<p>"My mom got her shots, so I don’t feel worried about that," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As a young man in good health, he said, he expects that if he does fall ill with the virus, "I think I’d recover within a week and everything will be fine."</p>

<p>Another client, Matthew Diaz, who takes remote classes in finance from a New York school, said that "since last May, we haven’t given any care at all about Covid."</p>

<p>For him, the easing of restrictions has changed little.</p>

<p>"The only thing that has been changed is the law," he said, but "in Texas, that’s secondary. In Texas, it’s always been what we believe, first, and second, what the government wants us to believe."</p>

<p>- Return to normal -</p>

<p>Truck Yard's soft-spoken manager David Foreman said he hasn't noticed any particular drop in business in recent months. Covid or not, he said, what matters is the weather.</p>

<p>Some businesses received threats on social media when they decided, as the law allows, to no longer require customers to wear masks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But Foreman said restaurants, with a somewhat older clientele, were more affected than his bar, which caters to a young crowd.</p>

<p>In a trailer turned into a stage, Morgan McKay opened her guitar case, on which are printed the words: "Don't mess with Texas Music!"</p>

<p>She was to perform later, standing between large, spray-painted portraits of Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, who in the 1960s helped found the Outlaw country music movement in Texas.</p>

<p>"I feel so great to be out of the house and back to feeling normal again," said McKay.</p>

<p>Since the state dropped its virus restrictions, she has had more work than she can handle.</p>

<p>"I feel very blessed," she said. "March was crazy. April is going to be crazy."</p>


"It's great to be able to see people's faces -- you don't see them smile underneath their masks," said Tom Williams, who on a recent trip to Texas was discovering the big state's decidedly casual approach to Covid-19.

"It's great to be able to see people's faces -- you don't see them smile underneath their masks," said Tom Williams, who on a recent trip to Texas was discovering the big state's decidedly casual approach to Covid-19. Sitting in a Houston bar, he was struck by the contrast between the laid-back attitude of clients there and the far more cautious approach prevailing in his small hometown of Steilacoom, near Seattle, in faraway Washington state. To suddenly set foot in the "post-pandemic world," without mask or physical barriers, left the 50-year-old physician -- in Texas with his daughter for a volleyball tournament -- feeling elated. A month ago, Texas, the second most populous US state, cited increasing vaccinations as it dropped a requirement to wear masks in public places and ended all virus-related curbs in private establishments, which are now free to set their own restrictions, if any. In a courtyard where tables sit among wheelless vintage pickups, the Truck Yard welcomes clients to partake in its margaritas, as well as spring crawfish, tacos, pizzas or burgers from a rotating cast of food trucks. Guests are free to wear a mask or not. Roughly half of them don't bother. - 'I don't worry' - On this weekend evening, the sprawling establishment -- known for its 80-year-old Ferris wheel -- is buzzing, full of fans of Houston's professional baseball team the Astros, who play in a nearby stadium limited to 50 percent capacity. One fan, 22-year-old Chris Chambers, admitted to not being "very careful" about the coronavirus in recent months. "I got married, I got engaged, I’ve been to two weddings. I’ve been in bars like this and haven’t gotten it so… I don’t know," he said. In Houston, new cases are down sharply since the start of the year, but health officials say the virus remains concerning. Much will depend, they say, on how quickly the city's "super-spreading" college students get vaccinated. One-third of Texans have already received at least one dose of the vaccine, which has been available to all adults since March 29. But Chambers hasn't yet bothered. "My mom got her shots, so I don’t feel worried about that," he said. As a young man in good health, he said, he expects that if he does fall ill with the virus, "I think I’d recover within a week and everything will be fine." Another client, Matthew Diaz, who takes remote classes in finance from a New York school, said that "since last May, we haven’t given any care at all about Covid." For him, the easing of restrictions has changed little. "The only thing that has been changed is the law," he said, but "in Texas, that’s secondary. In Texas, it’s always been what we believe, first, and second, what the government wants us to believe." - Return to normal - Truck Yard's soft-spoken manager David Foreman said he hasn't noticed any particular drop in business in recent months. Covid or not, he said, what matters is the weather. Some businesses received threats on social media when they decided, as the law allows, to no longer require customers to wear masks. But Foreman said restaurants, with a somewhat older clientele, were more affected than his bar, which caters to a young crowd. In a trailer turned into a stage, Morgan McKay opened her guitar case, on which are printed the words: "Don't mess with Texas Music!" She was to perform later, standing between large, spray-painted portraits of Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, who in the 1960s helped found the Outlaw country music movement in Texas. "I feel so great to be out of the house and back to feeling normal again," said McKay. Since the state dropped its virus restrictions, she has had more work than she can handle. "I feel very blessed," she said. "March was crazy. April is going to be crazy."

Texas bar offers glimpse of a world without Covid, or constraints

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