While it was announced on March 13 that the BAFTA Games Awards will not go as planned due to the coronavirus outbreak, the British Academy does have plans of amplifying it.&nbsp;

Instead of cancelling, the British Academy will go on with the event but in a different format. It will now follow the route of others, that is, become an online live-stream event to be broadcast on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Twitch. Obviously without any red carpet and audience that happens at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on London's Southbank.

BAFTA’s director of awards and membership Emma Baehr said, "As things progressed, it was clear that we needed to move to a pre-produced show.”

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The show will be a pre-recorded awards ceremony with the awards team producing the entire show remotely, working from home as per government instructions, coordinating time with talent and arranging script meetings.

"It’s been a challenge as we are all adapting to each other’s home circumstances," admits Baehr. "But everyone has been really supportive in pulling together to make it work. I hope they have found it creatively rewarding.”

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The awards’ long-time host, comedian and TV personality Dara Ó Briain, has relocated to his own basement, where he set up a home studio to record his segments and voiceovers.&nbsp;

The British Academy plans to keep the fanfare as they expect the audience, nominees and Briain to get involved on social media and put their best foot forward.&nbsp;

While it was announced on March 13 that the BAFTA Games Awards will not go as planned due to the coronavirus outbreak, the British Academy does have plans of amplifying it.

While it was announced on March 13 that the BAFTA Games Awards will not go as planned due to the coronavirus outbreak, the British Academy does have plans of amplifying it. Instead of cancelling, the British Academy will go on with the event but in a different format. It will now follow the route of others, that is, become an online live-stream event to be broadcast on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Twitch. Obviously without any red carpet and audience that happens at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on London's Southbank. BAFTA’s director of awards and membership Emma Baehr said, "As things progressed, it was clear that we needed to move to a pre-produced show.” Also read: You can now go on a date with Emilia Clarke if you make COVID-19 donation The show will be a pre-recorded awards ceremony with the awards team producing the entire show remotely, working from home as per government instructions, coordinating time with talent and arranging script meetings. "It’s been a challenge as we are all adapting to each other’s home circumstances," admits Baehr. "But everyone has been really supportive in pulling together to make it work. I hope they have found it creatively rewarding.” Also read: BTS perform 'Boy With Luv' on James Corden's 'HomeFest' special amid coronavirus lockdown The awards’ long-time host, comedian and TV personality Dara Ó Briain, has relocated to his own basement, where he set up a home studio to record his segments and voiceovers. The British Academy plans to keep the fanfare as they expect the audience, nominees and Briain to get involved on social media and put their best foot forward.

BAFTA Games Awards: Pre-recorded event with host working from basement amid COVID-19

BAFTA 2020 was quite eventful. While this year’s favourites picked the top awards like ‘1917’ and ‘Parasite’, there was something else too that hogged the limelight.&nbsp;

We are talking about Brad Pitt’s acceptance speech at the awards ceremony. Brad Pitt could not make it to the ceremony but he did send his award speech via his ‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood’ co-star and friend, Margot Robbie. As Brad won Best Supporting Actor award for his role in the film, Margot walked to the stage to pick the coveted award and read out his speech.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-bafta-2020-1917-leads-with-seven-wins-heres-the-complete-list-of-winners-278207">'1917' leads with seven wins, here's the complete list of winners</a>

Interestingly, Brad made a joke about Prince Harry leaving the UK for the North America in his speech. The speech read: He is going to name this [award] Harry because he is really excited about bringing it back to the States with him."&nbsp;

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As soon as Margot read out the speech at the 73rd EE British Academy Film Awards, the cameras went wild and zoomed in on British royals Prince William and wife Kate Middleton for their reaction. The royal couple was seen laughing with the others as Margot made the funny yet awkward speech on behalf of Brad.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-bafta-2020-1917-wins-best-film-and-best-director-best-actor-joaquin-phoenix-talks-of-lack-of-diversity-278203">1917' wins best film and best director, best actor Joaquin Phoenix talks of lack of diversity</a>

The BAFTA ceremony took place at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday evening.

For the unversed, only last month, Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle announced that they will be taking a step back from their royal duties and will be dividing their time between North America and the UK.&nbsp;

Brad’s speech also had a mention of Brexit and his finalised divorce with Angelina Jolie as Margot read, "Hey Britain, heard you just became single, welcome to the club, wishing you the best with the divorce settlement."

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BAFTA 2020 was quite eventful. While this year’s favourites picked the top awards like ‘1917’ and ‘Parasite’, there was something else too that hogged the limelight.

BAFTA 2020 was quite eventful. While this year’s favourites picked the top awards like ‘1917’ and ‘Parasite’, there was something else too that hogged the limelight. We are talking about Brad Pitt’s acceptance speech at the awards ceremony. Brad Pitt could not make it to the ceremony but he did send his award speech via his ‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood’ co-star and friend, Margot Robbie. As Brad won Best Supporting Actor award for his role in the film, Margot walked to the stage to pick the coveted award and read out his speech. '1917' leads with seven wins, here's the complete list of winners Interestingly, Brad made a joke about Prince Harry leaving the UK for the North America in his speech. The speech read: He is going to name this [award] Harry because he is really excited about bringing it back to the States with him." Watch the video here: Brad Pitt wins the Supporting Actor award for @OnceInHollywood but Margot Robbie was there to accept it on his behalf! 🌠🙏 #EEBAFTAs #BAFTAs pic.twitter.com/GHnkGiEZpI — BAFTA (@BAFTA) February 2, 2020 × As soon as Margot read out the speech at the 73rd EE British Academy Film Awards, the cameras went wild and zoomed in on British royals Prince William and wife Kate Middleton for their reaction. The royal couple was seen laughing with the others as Margot made the funny yet awkward speech on behalf of Brad. 1917' wins best film and best director, best actor Joaquin Phoenix talks of lack of diversity The BAFTA ceremony took place at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday evening. For the unversed, only last month, Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle announced that they will be taking a step back from their royal duties and will be dividing their time between North America and the UK. Brad’s speech also had a mention of Brexit and his finalised divorce with Angelina Jolie as Margot read, "Hey Britain, heard you just became single, welcome to the club, wishing you the best with the divorce settlement." Earlier, BAFTA got criticised for being racist after no non-white actor made it to nominations list

BAFTA 2020: Brad Pitt makes a Prince Harry joke in speech & the cameras zoom for William's reaction

BAFTA 2020: Meet the Best Film nominees