Indian Legendary Singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away on February 6, 2022, was featured in the 'In Memoriam' segment of the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bafta-2022-winners-list-dune-scoops-five-awards-lady-gaga-misses-out-again-462012">BAFTA</a>). 
 
The annual award shows that took place at the Royal Albert Hall, London on March 13,&nbsp;paid a small tribute to the late icon&nbsp;along with other A-listers&nbsp;through a montage.&nbsp;

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The starry night was hosted by actress Rebel Wilson.&nbsp; 
 
In their tribute, the British Academy described the late icon as "an Indian playback singer, who recorded an estimated 25,000 songs for more than 1,000 Hindi films over a career spanning 70 years". 
 
Known as ‘the Nightingale of India’ Mangeshkar has made many records in her decades-long career and was the first Indian artist ever to perform live at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall. 
 
In the year 1972, the legendary singer chose the Royal Albert Hall for her debut on the international stage. ''This is my first concert outside India. I was quite nervous, but I am grateful for the warm reception'', she said in her brief speech in Hindi.&nbsp;

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During her performance, she performed some of her biggest Bollywood hits over the decades, including 'Aaja Re Pardesi' from 'Madhumati', 'Inhin Logon Ne' from 'Pakeezah' and 'Aayega Aanewala' from 'Mahal'. 
 
Mangeshkar, the voice of generations of Indians, died on January 6. She was 92 years old. 
 
Apart from Mangeshkar, actor-filmmaker Sidney Poitier, director Ivan Reitman, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, actors Monica Vitti and Sally Kellerman were also among the stars who were honoured in the 'In Memoriam' segment at the BAFTAs.

(With inputs from the agencies)

Indian Legendary Singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away on February 6, 2022, was featured in the 'In Memoriam' segment of the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA).

Indian Legendary Singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away on February 6, 2022, was featured in the 'In Memoriam' segment of the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA). The annual award shows that took place at the Royal Albert Hall, London on March 13, paid a small tribute to the late icon along with other A-listers through a montage. Lata Mangeshkar(1929-2022): 10 Melodious Bollywood Songs from her 80 year long career The starry night was hosted by actress Rebel Wilson. In their tribute, the British Academy described the late icon as "an Indian playback singer, who recorded an estimated 25,000 songs for more than 1,000 Hindi films over a career spanning 70 years". Known as ‘the Nightingale of India’ Mangeshkar has made many records in her decades-long career and was the first Indian artist ever to perform live at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall. In the year 1972, the legendary singer chose the Royal Albert Hall for her debut on the international stage. ''This is my first concert outside India. I was quite nervous, but I am grateful for the warm reception'', she said in her brief speech in Hindi. Remembering Lata Mangeshkar (1929-2022): A voice of generations During her performance, she performed some of her biggest Bollywood hits over the decades, including 'Aaja Re Pardesi' from 'Madhumati', 'Inhin Logon Ne' from 'Pakeezah' and 'Aayega Aanewala' from 'Mahal'. Mangeshkar, the voice of generations of Indians, died on January 6. She was 92 years old. Apart from Mangeshkar, actor-filmmaker Sidney Poitier, director Ivan Reitman, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, actors Monica Vitti and Sally Kellerman were also among the stars who were honoured in the 'In Memoriam' segment at the BAFTAs. (With inputs from the agencies)

BAFTA 2022 pays homage to Lata Mangeshkar in the in memoriam segment

Will Smith continued his winning streak this award weekend.&nbsp; 
 
After picking up a SAG Award, Golden Globes, Smith again took home two prestigious awards, BAFTA and Critics Choice Award in less than 24 hours for his incredible portrayal in 'King Richard'. 
 
Smith, 53, was named Best Actor for his role as Serena and Venus Williams' father, Richard Williams Jr., in 'King Richard'. 
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However, Smith was not in attendance at London's Royal Albert Hall on Sunday to accept his award, but he attended the Critics Choice award in Los Angeles.&nbsp;

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During his acceptance speech, Smith hailed Venus and Serena Williams for trusting him and honoured their family.&nbsp;"Thank you for entrusting me with your story," Smith said during his speech.&nbsp;

"What you were able to do, your family was able to do, inspired everyone in this room, everyone in this country, everyone around the world. You all defined the American dream. You represent the best of what we all hope this country can be."

Smith added, "I loved that we were able to show what your mother did to help create and mold and shape your family." 
 
Smith also mentioned &nbsp;Oracene Price - the mother of the iconic tennis players.&nbsp;"I loved that we were able to show what your mother did to help create and mold and shape your family,'' he added.&nbsp;

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Further mentioning actor Aunjanue Ellis, who played the role of Price in the movie. "It would be disingenuous for me to accept this [award] without acknowledging Aunjanue Ellis." 
 
Smith is also up for an Oscar 2022 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his work in King Richard.&nbsp;

Will Smith continued his winning streak this award weekend. After picking up a SAG Award, Golden Globes, Smith again took home two prestigious awards, BAFTA and Critics Choice Award in less than 24 hours for his incredible portrayal in 'King Richard'.

Will Smith continued his winning streak this award weekend. After picking up a SAG Award, Golden Globes, Smith again took home two prestigious awards, BAFTA and Critics Choice Award in less than 24 hours for his incredible portrayal in 'King Richard'. Smith, 53, was named Best Actor for his role as Serena and Venus Williams' father, Richard Williams Jr., in 'King Richard'. However, Smith was not in attendance at London's Royal Albert Hall on Sunday to accept his award, but he attended the Critics Choice award in Los Angeles. BAFTA 2022: 'Dune', 'Power of the Dogs' scores big; here's complete winners list During his acceptance speech, Smith hailed Venus and Serena Williams for trusting him and honoured their family. "Thank you for entrusting me with your story," Smith said during his speech. "What you were able to do, your family was able to do, inspired everyone in this room, everyone in this country, everyone around the world. You all defined the American dream. You represent the best of what we all hope this country can be." Smith added, "I loved that we were able to show what your mother did to help create and mold and shape your family." Smith also mentioned Oracene Price - the mother of the iconic tennis players. "I loved that we were able to show what your mother did to help create and mold and shape your family,'' he added. Critics Choice Awards 2022: See the full list of winners Further mentioning actor Aunjanue Ellis, who played the role of Price in the movie. "It would be disingenuous for me to accept this [award] without acknowledging Aunjanue Ellis." Smith is also up for an Oscar 2022 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his work in King Richard.

Will Smith wins Critics Choice Awards & BAFTA for 'King Richard', hails Venus and Serena Williams

‘Stranger Things’ actress Millie Bobby Brown took the red carpet by a storm as she walked hand-in-hand with Jake Bongiovi and made it official!

It was their first red carpet appearance as a couple at the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards in London. The couple even twinned in black and kept it minimal and chic.&nbsp;

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While Millie Bobby Brown wore a black velvet dress with lace detailing that she paired with a matching set of gloves and silver jewellery. Her beau, Jake Bongiovi, son of musician Jon Bon Jovi sported a plain black suit for the occasion.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-box-office-the-batman-stays-solid-on-ground-during-second-weekend-run-462223" hreflang="en">Box office: The Batman stays solid on ground during second weekend run</a>

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The two made it official on Instagram in November 2021 when Millie posted a picture of kissing Jake’s face.&nbsp;

On the work front, Millie Bobby Brown is all set to come up with the fourth season of hit show ‘Stranger Things’ in May.&nbsp;

‘Stranger Things’ actress Millie Bobby Brown took the red carpet by a storm as she walked hand-in-hand with Jake Bongiovi and made it official! It was their first red carpet appearance as a couple at the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards in London.

‘Stranger Things’ actress Millie Bobby Brown took the red carpet by a storm as she walked hand-in-hand with Jake Bongiovi and made it official! It was their first red carpet appearance as a couple at the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards in London. The couple even twinned in black and kept it minimal and chic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Millie Bobby Brown (@milliebobbybrown) × While Millie Bobby Brown wore a black velvet dress with lace detailing that she paired with a matching set of gloves and silver jewellery. Her beau, Jake Bongiovi, son of musician Jon Bon Jovi sported a plain black suit for the occasion. Box office: The Batman stays solid on ground during second weekend run The two made it official on Instagram in November 2021 when Millie posted a picture of kissing Jake’s face. On the work front, Millie Bobby Brown is all set to come up with the fourth season of hit show ‘Stranger Things’ in May.

Millie Bobby Brown makes it BAFTA red carpet official with beau Jake Bongiovi

The 75th edition of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) returned with all&nbsp;glitz and glamour at London`s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday. 
 
After going virtual last year, the ceremony returned to an in-person event with actress Rebel Wilson as the host. Warner Bros' 'Dune' and Benedict Cumberbatch's 'The Power of the Dog' were the big winners of the night.&nbsp;

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Timothee Chalamet&nbsp;starrer drama took home five BAFTA trophies in craft categories after getting 11 nominations. Jane Campion, who was present at the event, won the coveted best film&nbsp;and best director&nbsp;for her much-acclaimed drama 'The Power of the Dog'.

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga lost the&nbsp;best actress award for her role in 'House of Gucci' and Joanna Scanlan won instead for her movie 'After Love.' Will Smith, 53, won the top male acting award for his role of Richard Williams Jr., in 'King Richard'. 
 
Keep scrolling for the full list of winners: 
 
Best film 
Belfast 
Don't Look Up 
Dune 
Licorice Pizza 
The Power of the Dog (WINNER) 
 
Outstanding British film 
After Love 
Ali &amp; Ava 
Belfast (WINNER) 
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 
Boiling Point 
The Harder They Fall (WINNER) 
Keyboard Fantasies 
Passing 
Film not in the English language 
Drive My Car (WINNER) 
The Hand of God 
Parallel Mothers 
Petite Maman 
The Worst Person in the World 
 
Documentary 
Becoming Cousteau 
Cow 
Flee 
The Rescue 
Summer of Soul (WINNER) 
Animated film 
Encanto (WINNER) 
Flee 
Luca 
The Mitchells vs. The Machines 
 
Director 
Aleem Khan, After Love 
Ryûsuke Hamaguci, Drive My Car 
Audrey Diwan, Happening 
Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza 
Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog (WINNER) 
Julia Ducournau, Titane 
 
Original screenplay 
Aaron Sorkin, Being the Ricardos 
Kenneth Branagh, Belfast 
Adam McKay, Don't Look Up 
Zach Baylin, King Richard 
Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza (WINNER) 
 
Adapted screenplay 
Siân Heder, CODA (WINNER) 
Ryûsuke Hamaguci, Drive My Car 
Eric Roth, Jon Spaihts, Denis Villeneuve, Dune 
Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Lost Daughter 
Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog 
 
Leading actress 
Lady Gaga, House of Gucci 
Alana Haim, Licorice Pizza 
Emilia Jones, CODA 
Renate Reinsve, The Worst Person in the World 
Joanna Scanlan, After Love (WINNER) 
Tessa Thompson, Passing 
 
Leading actor 
Adeel Akhtar, Ali &amp; Ava 
Mahershala Ali, Swan Song 
Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the Dog 
Leonardo DiCaprio, Don't Look Up 
Stephen Graham, Boiling Point 
Will Smith, King Richard (WINNER) 
 
Supporting actress 
Caitríona Balfe, Belfast 
Jessie Buckley, The Lost Daughter 
Ariana DeBose, West Side Story (WINNER) 
Ann Dowd, Mass 
Aunjanue Ellis, King Richard 
Ruth Negga, Passing 
 
Supporting actor 
Mike Faist, West Side Story 
Ciarán Hinds, Belfast 
Troy Kotsur, CODA (WINNER) 
Woody Norman, C'mon, C'mon 
Jesse Plemons, The Power of the Dog 
Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the Dog 
 
Original score 
Daniel Pemberton, Being the Ricardos 
Nicholas Britell, Don't Look Up 
Hans Zimmer, Dune (WINNER) 
Alexandre Desplat, The French Dispatch 
Jonny Greenwood, The Power of the Dog 
 
Casting 
Boiling Point 
Dune 
The Hand of God 
King Richard 
West Side Story (WINNER) 
Cinematography 
Dune (WINNER) 
Nightmare Alley 
No Time to Die 
The Power of the Dog 
The Tragedy of Macbeth 
 
Editing 
Belfast 
Dune 
Licorice Pizza 
No Time to Die (WINNER) 
Summer of Soul 
Production design 
Cyrano (WINNER) 
Dune 
The French Dispatch 
Nightmare Alley 
West Side Story 
 
Costume design 
Cruella (WINNER) 
Cyrano 
Dune 
The French Dispatch 
Nightmare Alley 
 
Makeup &amp; hair 
Cruella 
Cyrano 
Dune 
The Eyes of Tammy Faye (WINNER) 
House of Gucci 
 
Sound 
Dune (WINNER) 
Last Night in Soho 
No Time to Die 
A Quiet Place Part II 
West Side Story 
Special visual effects 
Dune (WINNER) 
Free Guy 
Ghostbusters: Afterlife 
The Matrix Resurrections 
No Time to Die 
 
British short animation 
Affairs of the Art 
Do Not Feed the Pigeons (WINNER) 
Night of the Living Dread 
 
British short film 
The Black Cop (WINNER) 
Femme 
The Palace 
Stuffed 
Three Meetings of the Extraordinary Committee 
 
EE Rising Star Award 
Ariana DeBose 
Harris Dickinson 
Lashana Lynch (WINNER) 
Millicent Simmonds 
Kodi Smit-McPhee

The 75th edition of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) returned with all glitz and glamour at London`s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday. After going virtual last year, the ceremony returned to an in-person event with actress Rebel Wilson as the host.

The 75th edition of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) returned with all glitz and glamour at London`s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday. After going virtual last year, the ceremony returned to an in-person event with actress Rebel Wilson as the host. Warner Bros' 'Dune' and Benedict Cumberbatch's 'The Power of the Dog' were the big winners of the night. 'The Power of the Dog' triumphant with best film, director at BAFTAs Timothee Chalamet starrer drama took home five BAFTA trophies in craft categories after getting 11 nominations. Jane Campion, who was present at the event, won the coveted best film and best director for her much-acclaimed drama 'The Power of the Dog'. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga lost the best actress award for her role in 'House of Gucci' and Joanna Scanlan won instead for her movie 'After Love.' Will Smith, 53, won the top male acting award for his role of Richard Williams Jr., in 'King Richard'. Keep scrolling for the full list of winners: Best film Belfast Don't Look Up Dune Licorice Pizza The Power of the Dog (WINNER) Outstanding British film After Love Ali & Ava Belfast (WINNER) 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 Boiling Point The Harder They Fall (WINNER) Keyboard Fantasies Passing Film not in the English language Drive My Car (WINNER) The Hand of God Parallel Mothers Petite Maman The Worst Person in the World Documentary Becoming Cousteau Cow Flee The Rescue Summer of Soul (WINNER) Animated film Encanto (WINNER) Flee Luca The Mitchells vs. The Machines Director Aleem Khan, After Love Ryûsuke Hamaguci, Drive My Car Audrey Diwan, Happening Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog (WINNER) Julia Ducournau, Titane Original screenplay Aaron Sorkin, Being the Ricardos Kenneth Branagh, Belfast Adam McKay, Don't Look Up Zach Baylin, King Richard Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza (WINNER) Adapted screenplay Siân Heder, CODA (WINNER) Ryûsuke Hamaguci, Drive My Car Eric Roth, Jon Spaihts, Denis Villeneuve, Dune Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Lost Daughter Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog Leading actress Lady Gaga, House of Gucci Alana Haim, Licorice Pizza Emilia Jones, CODA Renate Reinsve, The Worst Person in the World Joanna Scanlan, After Love (WINNER) Tessa Thompson, Passing Leading actor Adeel Akhtar, Ali & Ava Mahershala Ali, Swan Song Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the Dog Leonardo DiCaprio, Don't Look Up Stephen Graham, Boiling Point Will Smith, King Richard (WINNER) Supporting actress Caitríona Balfe, Belfast Jessie Buckley, The Lost Daughter Ariana DeBose, West Side Story (WINNER) Ann Dowd, Mass Aunjanue Ellis, King Richard Ruth Negga, Passing Supporting actor Mike Faist, West Side Story Ciarán Hinds, Belfast Troy Kotsur, CODA (WINNER) Woody Norman, C'mon, C'mon Jesse Plemons, The Power of the Dog Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the Dog Original score Daniel Pemberton, Being the Ricardos Nicholas Britell, Don't Look Up Hans Zimmer, Dune (WINNER) Alexandre Desplat, The French Dispatch Jonny Greenwood, The Power of the Dog Casting Boiling Point Dune The Hand of God King Richard West Side Story (WINNER) Cinematography Dune (WINNER) Nightmare Alley No Time to Die The Power of the Dog The Tragedy of Macbeth Editing Belfast Dune Licorice Pizza No Time to Die (WINNER) Summer of Soul Production design Cyrano (WINNER) Dune The French Dispatch Nightmare Alley West Side Story Costume design Cruella (WINNER) Cyrano Dune The French Dispatch Nightmare Alley Makeup & hair Cruella Cyrano Dune The Eyes of Tammy Faye (WINNER) House of Gucci Sound Dune (WINNER) Last Night in Soho No Time to Die A Quiet Place Part II West Side Story Special visual effects Dune (WINNER) Free Guy Ghostbusters: Afterlife The Matrix Resurrections No Time to Die British short animation Affairs of the Art Do Not Feed the Pigeons (WINNER) Night of the Living Dread British short film The Black Cop (WINNER) Femme The Palace Stuffed Three Meetings of the Extraordinary Committee EE Rising Star Award Ariana DeBose Harris Dickinson Lashana Lynch (WINNER) Millicent Simmonds Kodi Smit-McPhee

BAFTA 2022: 'Dune', 'Power of the Dogs' score big; here's complete winners list

Sci-fi epic drama 'Dune' and Benedict Cumberbatch starrer Netflix film 'The Power Of The Dog' lead the nominations for this year’s BAFTA&nbsp;film awards.

This year’s nominations were announced during a live stream on Thursday hosted by AJ Odudu and Tom Allen at BAFTA195 Piccadilly.

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Denis Villeneuve directorial earned a staggering 11 nominations, including original score, casting, cinematography and best film, followed by 'The Power Of The Dog' on eight and Kenneth Branagh’s&nbsp;coming-of-age drama 'Belfast' earned&nbsp;six.

In the Best Actress category, as predicted Lady Gaga earned her second BAFTA nomination for 'House of Gucci,'&nbsp;while Brits Joanna Scanlan ('After Love') and Emilia Jones ('Coda') also earned nods alongside Alana Haim ('Licorice Pizza') and Tessa Thompson ('Passing'). Meanwhile,&nbsp;Leading actor nominees include Benedict Cumberbatch (The Power of the Dog), Leonardo DiCaprio ('Don't Look Up), Will Smith (King Richard) among&nbsp;others.&nbsp;

The BAFTAs, Britain`s top movie honours, will take place on March&nbsp;13. 
 
Here is the full list of nominees for the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards.&nbsp;

Best Film: 
 
Belfast 
Don’t Look Up 
Dune 
Licorice Pizza 
The Power Of The Dog

Outstanding British Film: 
After Love 
Ali &amp; 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 
Petite 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 The Machines

Director: 
After Love, Aleem Khan 
Drive My Car, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi 
Happening, Audrey Diwan 
Licorice Pizza, Paul Thomas Anderson 
The Power Of The Dog, Jane Campion 
Titane, Julia Ducournau

Original Screenplay: 
Being The Ricardos, Aaron Sorkin 
Belfast, Kenneth Branagh 
Don’t Look Up, Adam Mckay 
King Richard, Zach Baylin 
Licorice Pizza, Paul Thomas Anderson

Adapted Screenplay: 
Coda, Siân Heder 
Drive My Car, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi 
Dune, Denis Villeneuve 
The Lost Daughter, Maggie Gyllenhaal 
The Power Of The Dog, Jane Campion

Leading Actress: 
Lady Gaga,&nbsp;House Of Gucci 
Alana Haim,&nbsp;Licorice Pizza 
Emilia Jones,&nbsp;Coda 
Renate Reinsve,&nbsp;The Worst Person In The World 
Joanna Scanlan,&nbsp;After Love 
Tessa Thompson,&nbsp;Passing 
 
Leading Actor: 
Adeel Akhtar, Ali &amp; Ava 
Mahershala Ali, Swan Song 
Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power Of The Dog 
Leonardo Dicaprio, Don’t Look Up 
Stephen Graham, Boiling Point 
Will Smith, King Richard

Supporting Actress: 
Caitríona Balfe, Belfast 
Jessie Buckley, The Lost Daughter 
Ariana Debose, West Side Story 
Ann Dowd, Mass 
Aunjanue Ellis, King Richard 
Ruth Negga, Passing

Supporting Actor: 
Mike Faist, West Side Story 
Ciarán Hinds, Belfast 
Troy Kotsur, Coda 
Woody Norman, C’mon C’mon 
Jesse Plemons, The Power Of The Dog 
Kodi Smit-Mcphee, The Power Of The Dog

Original Score: 
Being The Ricardos, Daniel Pemberton 
Don’t Look Up, Nicholas Britell 
Dune, Hans Zimmer 
The French Dispatch, Alexandre Desplat 
The Power Of The Dog, Jonny Greenwood

Casting: 
Boiling Point, Carolyn Mcleod 
Dune, Francine, Maisler 
The Hand Of God, Massimo Appolloni, Annamaria Sambucco 
King Richard, Rich Delia, Avy Kaufman 
West Side Story, Cindy Tolan

Cinematography: 
Dune Greig, Fraser 
Nightmare Alley, Dan Laustsen 
No Time To Die, Linus Sandgren 
The Power Of The Dog, Ari Wegner 
The Tragedy Of Macbeth, Bruno Delbonnel

Editing: 
Belfast, Úna Ní Dhonghaíle 
Dune, Joe Walker 
Licorice Pizza, Andy Jurgensen 
No Time To Die, Tom Cross, Elliot Graham 
Summer Of Soul (Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised), Joshua L. Pearson

Production Design: 
Cyrano, Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer 
Dune, Patrice Vermette, Zsuzsanna Sipos 
The French Dispatch, Adam Stockhausen, Rena Deangelo 
Nightmare Alley, Tamara Deverell, Shane Vieau 
West Side Story, Adam Stockhausen, Rena Deangelo

Costume Design: 
Cruella, Jenny Beavan 
Cyrano, Massimo Cantini Parrini 
Dune, Robert Morgan, Jacqueline West 
The French Dispatch, Milena Canonero 
Nightmare Alley, Luis Sequeira

Make Up &amp; Hair: 
Cruella, Nadia Stacey, Naomi Donne 
Cyrano, Alessandro Bertolazzi, Siân Miller 
Dune, Love Larson, Donald Mowat 
The Eyes Of Tammy Faye, Linda Dowds, Stephanie Ingram, Justin Raleigh 
House Of Gucci, Frederic Aspiras, Jane Carboni, Giuliano Mariana, Sarah Nicole Tanno 
 
Sound: 
Dune, Mac Ruth, Mark Mangini, Doug Hemphill, Theo Green, Ron Bartlett 
Last Night In Soho, Colin Nicolson, Julian Slater, Tim Cavagin, Dan Morgan 
No Time To Die, James Harrison, Simon Hayes, Paul Massey, Oliver Tarney, Mark Taylor 
A Quiet Place Part II, Erik Aadahl, Michael Barosky, Brandon Proctor, Ethan Van Der Ryn 
West Side Story, Brian Chumney, Tod Maitland, Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom

Special Visual Effects: 
Dune, Brian Connor, Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, Gerd Nefzer 
Free Guy, Swen Gillberg, Brian Grill, Nikos Kalaitzidis, Daniel Sudick 
Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Aharon Bourland, Sheena Duggal, Pier Lefebvre, Alessandro Ongaro 
The Matrix Resurrections, Tom Debenham, Hew J Evans, Dan Glass, J. D. Schwaim 
No Time To Die, Mark Bokowski, Chris Corbould, Joel Green, Charlie Noble

British Short Animation: 
Affairs Of The Art, Joanna Quinn, Les Mills 
Do Not Feed The Pigeons, Jordi Morera 
Night Of The Living Dread, Ida Melum, Danielle Goff, Laura Jayne Tunbridge, Hannah Kelso

British Short Film: 
The Black Cop, Cherish Oteka 
Femme, Sam H. Freeman, Ng Choon Ping, Sam Ritzenberg, Hayley Williams 
The Palace, Jo Prichard 
Stuffed, Theo Rhys, Joss Holden-Rea 
Three Meetings Of The Extraordinary Committee, Michael Woodward, Max Barron, Daniel Wheldon 
 
EE Rising Star Award (voted for by the public): 
Ariana Debose 
Harris Dickinson 
Lashana Lynch 
Millicent Simmonds 
Kodi Smit-Mcphee

Sci-fi epic drama 'Dune' and Benedict Cumberbatch starrer Netflix film 'The Power Of The Dog' lead the nominations for this year’s BAFTA film awards. This year’s nominations were announced during a live stream on Thursday hosted by AJ Odudu and Tom Allen at BAFTA195 Piccadilly.

Sci-fi epic drama 'Dune' and Benedict Cumberbatch starrer Netflix film 'The Power Of The Dog' lead the nominations for this year’s BAFTA film awards. This year’s nominations were announced during a live stream on Thursday hosted by AJ Odudu and Tom Allen at BAFTA195 Piccadilly. Also read: BAFTA won’t give Honorary Film Awards in 2022 Denis Villeneuve directorial earned a staggering 11 nominations, including original score, casting, cinematography and best film, followed by 'The Power Of The Dog' on eight and Kenneth Branagh’s coming-of-age drama 'Belfast' earned six. In the Best Actress category, as predicted Lady Gaga earned her second BAFTA nomination for 'House of Gucci,' while Brits Joanna Scanlan ('After Love') and Emilia Jones ('Coda') also earned nods alongside Alana Haim ('Licorice Pizza') and Tessa Thompson ('Passing'). Meanwhile, Leading actor nominees include Benedict Cumberbatch (The Power of the Dog), Leonardo DiCaprio ('Don't Look Up), Will Smith (King Richard) among others. The BAFTAs, Britain`s top movie honours, will take place on March 13. Here is the full list of nominees for the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards. 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 Petite 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 The Machines Director: After Love, Aleem Khan Drive My Car, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi Happening, Audrey Diwan Licorice Pizza, Paul Thomas Anderson The Power Of The Dog, Jane Campion Titane, Julia Ducournau Original Screenplay: Being The Ricardos, Aaron Sorkin Belfast, Kenneth Branagh Don’t Look Up, Adam Mckay King Richard, Zach Baylin Licorice Pizza, Paul Thomas Anderson Adapted Screenplay: Coda, Siân Heder Drive My Car, Ryûsuke Hamaguchi Dune, Denis Villeneuve The Lost Daughter, Maggie Gyllenhaal The Power Of The Dog, Jane Campion Leading Actress: Lady Gaga, House Of Gucci Alana Haim, Licorice Pizza Emilia Jones, Coda Renate Reinsve, The Worst Person In The World Joanna Scanlan, After Love Tessa Thompson, Passing Leading Actor: Adeel Akhtar, Ali & Ava Mahershala Ali, Swan Song Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power Of The Dog Leonardo Dicaprio, Don’t Look Up Stephen Graham, Boiling Point Will Smith, King Richard Supporting Actress: Caitríona Balfe, Belfast Jessie Buckley, The Lost Daughter Ariana Debose, West Side Story Ann Dowd, Mass Aunjanue Ellis, King Richard Ruth Negga, Passing Supporting Actor: Mike Faist, West Side Story Ciarán Hinds, Belfast Troy Kotsur, Coda Woody Norman, C’mon C’mon Jesse Plemons, The Power Of The Dog Kodi Smit-Mcphee, The Power Of The Dog Original Score: Being The Ricardos, Daniel Pemberton Don’t Look Up, Nicholas Britell Dune, Hans Zimmer The French Dispatch, Alexandre Desplat The Power Of The Dog, Jonny Greenwood Casting: Boiling Point, Carolyn Mcleod Dune, Francine, Maisler The Hand Of God, Massimo Appolloni, Annamaria Sambucco King Richard, Rich Delia, Avy Kaufman West Side Story, Cindy Tolan Cinematography: Dune Greig, Fraser Nightmare Alley, Dan Laustsen No Time To Die, Linus Sandgren The Power Of The Dog, Ari Wegner The Tragedy Of Macbeth, Bruno Delbonnel Editing: Belfast, Úna Ní Dhonghaíle Dune, Joe Walker Licorice Pizza, Andy Jurgensen No Time To Die, Tom Cross, Elliot Graham Summer Of Soul (Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised), Joshua L. Pearson Production Design: Cyrano, Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer Dune, Patrice Vermette, Zsuzsanna Sipos The French Dispatch, Adam Stockhausen, Rena Deangelo Nightmare Alley, Tamara Deverell, Shane Vieau West Side Story, Adam Stockhausen, Rena Deangelo Costume Design: Cruella, Jenny Beavan Cyrano, Massimo Cantini Parrini Dune, Robert Morgan, Jacqueline West The French Dispatch, Milena Canonero Nightmare Alley, Luis Sequeira Make Up & Hair: Cruella, Nadia Stacey, Naomi Donne Cyrano, Alessandro Bertolazzi, Siân Miller Dune, Love Larson, Donald Mowat The Eyes Of Tammy Faye, Linda Dowds, Stephanie Ingram, Justin Raleigh House Of Gucci, Frederic Aspiras, Jane Carboni, Giuliano Mariana, Sarah Nicole Tanno Sound: Dune, Mac Ruth, Mark Mangini, Doug Hemphill, Theo Green, Ron Bartlett Last Night In Soho, Colin Nicolson, Julian Slater, Tim Cavagin, Dan Morgan No Time To Die, James Harrison, Simon Hayes, Paul Massey, Oliver Tarney, Mark Taylor A Quiet Place Part II, Erik Aadahl, Michael Barosky, Brandon Proctor, Ethan Van Der Ryn West Side Story, Brian Chumney, Tod Maitland, Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom Special Visual Effects: Dune, Brian Connor, Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, Gerd Nefzer Free Guy, Swen Gillberg, Brian Grill, Nikos Kalaitzidis, Daniel Sudick Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Aharon Bourland, Sheena Duggal, Pier Lefebvre, Alessandro Ongaro The Matrix Resurrections, Tom Debenham, Hew J Evans, Dan Glass, J. D. Schwaim No Time To Die, Mark Bokowski, Chris Corbould, Joel Green, Charlie Noble British Short Animation: Affairs Of The Art, Joanna Quinn, Les Mills Do Not Feed The Pigeons, Jordi Morera Night Of The Living Dread, Ida Melum, Danielle Goff, Laura Jayne Tunbridge, Hannah Kelso British Short Film: The Black Cop, Cherish Oteka Femme, Sam H. Freeman, Ng Choon Ping, Sam Ritzenberg, Hayley Williams The Palace, Jo Prichard Stuffed, Theo Rhys, Joss Holden-Rea Three Meetings Of The Extraordinary Committee, Michael Woodward, Max Barron, Daniel Wheldon EE Rising Star Award (voted for by the public): Ariana Debose Harris Dickinson Lashana Lynch Millicent Simmonds Kodi Smit-Mcphee

BAFTA Film Awards: ‘Dune’ & ‘The Power Of The Dog’ lead nominations; here's the complete list

British Academy of Film and Television Awards will not be handing out honorary prizes at this year’s Film and Games award ceremonies. The British Academy has decided to implement new vetting processes following the Noel Clarke controversy.&nbsp;

Noel Clarke was awarded the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at last year’s ceremony despite having being levelled sexual misconduct allegations against him. The organisation had been informed of the same at prior notice but they still went on. At the time, ‘Doctor Who’ star was given the award according to the British Academy as they said that they were not presented with enough concrete information on the allegations.&nbsp;

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A review of the honorary recipients is now being taken care of.&nbsp;

As far as Noel Clarke is concerned, the actor has denied any wrongdoing. BAFTA has suspended his award as well as his membership.&nbsp;

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BAFTA has also paused an honorary Fellowship that they give out each year.&nbsp;

British Academy of Film and Television Awards will not be handing out honorary prizes at this year’s Film and Games award ceremonies. The British Academy has decided to implement new vetting processes following the Noel Clarke controversy.

British Academy of Film and Television Awards will not be handing out honorary prizes at this year’s Film and Games award ceremonies. The British Academy has decided to implement new vetting processes following the Noel Clarke controversy. Noel Clarke was awarded the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at last year’s ceremony despite having being levelled sexual misconduct allegations against him. The organisation had been informed of the same at prior notice but they still went on. At the time, ‘Doctor Who’ star was given the award according to the British Academy as they said that they were not presented with enough concrete information on the allegations. Also read: Taylor Swift doesn't write her own songs claims Blur singer Damon; she hits back A review of the honorary recipients is now being taken care of. As far as Noel Clarke is concerned, the actor has denied any wrongdoing. BAFTA has suspended his award as well as his membership. Also read: Marilyn Manson raped her while shooting music video, claims Evan Rachel Wood Emma Thompson on filming nude scene in her sixties: 'Very challenging at 62' BAFTA has also paused an honorary Fellowship that they give out each year.

BAFTA won’t give Honorary Film Awards in 2022

The British Academy has announced the date for its BAFTA Film Awards 2022.&nbsp;

BAFTA 2022 has been scheduled for March 13. It will be broadcast in the UK on the BBC. It will take place in London.&nbsp;

There is no word on the venue of the film awards though. Previously, the BAFTAs have been held at London’s Royal Albert Hall.&nbsp; 
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The 2021 BAFTA film awards was eventful albeit dull because of the pandemic. It saw Chloe Zhao win best director for ‘Nomadland’, Frances McDormand and Anthony Hopkins win for leading actress and leading actor, and Yuh-Jung Youn and Daniel Kaluuya win in the supporting categories.&nbsp;

The British Academy has announced the date for its BAFTA Film Awards 2022. BAFTA 2022 has been scheduled for March 13. It will be broadcast in the UK on the BBC.

The British Academy has announced the date for its BAFTA Film Awards 2022. BAFTA 2022 has been scheduled for March 13. It will be broadcast in the UK on the BBC. It will take place in London. There is no word on the venue of the film awards though. Previously, the BAFTAs have been held at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The 2021 BAFTA film awards was eventful albeit dull because of the pandemic. It saw Chloe Zhao win best director for ‘Nomadland’, Frances McDormand and Anthony Hopkins win for leading actress and leading actor, and Yuh-Jung Youn and Daniel Kaluuya win in the supporting categories.

BAFTA sets date for 2022 Film Awards

After receiving severe&nbsp;backlash for honouring Noel Clarke in April, the British Academy for Film and TV Arts (BAFTA) has scrapped the special prizes at its TV awards this year. 
 
Clarke was given similar award in April by the same organisation.&nbsp; 
 
The main TV awards will take place on June 6 but there will be no Fellowship prize of Special Award. Last year the award was won by Idris Elba.&nbsp; 
 
BAFTA told individuals that it has "temporarily paused" awards within its gift as it reviews procedures. The decision was taken after BAFTA received harsh criticism for pressing ahead with Clarke`s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award recently. This inspite of being presented with allegations of sexual conduct made against the `Bulletproof` and `Doctor Who` star.&nbsp; 
 
Clarke has vehemently denied the wrongdoing. 
 
The association eventually presumed that it would have been "improper" to halt the award "based on the extremely limited information that we had where the ultimate sources were unknown." 
 
Clarke`s BAFTA award and membership were eventually suspended when The Guardian published an investigation on Clarke, in which 20 ladies blamed him for acting improperly. Since then , Clarke has apologised if his "actions have affected people in ways I did not intend or realise," yet denies "sexual misconduct or criminal wrongdoing." 
 
A BAFTA spokeswoman said, "We have recently announced that we are conducting a review of the processes governing awards that are in the gift of the academy, so we have temporarily paused the Special Awards and Fellowships and they will not feature in this Sunday`s ceremony." 
 
Deadline detailed that the choice to scrap special prizes at the TV awards follows there being no accomplishment gong being granted at the BAFTA TV Craft Awards a month ago. 
 
In 2020, Nicky Sargent and Vikki Dunn, founders of post-production facility The Farm, took home the Special Award.The primary TV grants occur on Sunday at 7 PM.&nbsp;

After receiving severe backlash for honouring Noel Clarke in April, the British Academy for Film and TV Arts (BAFTA) has scrapped the special prizes at its TV awards this year.

After receiving severe backlash for honouring Noel Clarke in April, the British Academy for Film and TV Arts (BAFTA) has scrapped the special prizes at its TV awards this year. Clarke was given similar award in April by the same organisation. The main TV awards will take place on June 6 but there will be no Fellowship prize of Special Award. Last year the award was won by Idris Elba. BAFTA told individuals that it has "temporarily paused" awards within its gift as it reviews procedures. The decision was taken after BAFTA received harsh criticism for pressing ahead with Clarke`s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award recently. This inspite of being presented with allegations of sexual conduct made against the `Bulletproof` and `Doctor Who` star. Clarke has vehemently denied the wrongdoing. The association eventually presumed that it would have been "improper" to halt the award "based on the extremely limited information that we had where the ultimate sources were unknown." Clarke`s BAFTA award and membership were eventually suspended when The Guardian published an investigation on Clarke, in which 20 ladies blamed him for acting improperly. Since then , Clarke has apologised if his "actions have affected people in ways I did not intend or realise," yet denies "sexual misconduct or criminal wrongdoing." A BAFTA spokeswoman said, "We have recently announced that we are conducting a review of the processes governing awards that are in the gift of the academy, so we have temporarily paused the Special Awards and Fellowships and they will not feature in this Sunday`s ceremony." Deadline detailed that the choice to scrap special prizes at the TV awards follows there being no accomplishment gong being granted at the BAFTA TV Craft Awards a month ago. In 2020, Nicky Sargent and Vikki Dunn, founders of post-production facility The Farm, took home the Special Award.The primary TV grants occur on Sunday at 7 PM.

BAFTA removes special prize at 2021 TV Awards after facing backlash for honouring Noel Clarke 

The short film 'Sheer Qorma', starring Swara Bhasker, Divya Dutta and Shabana Azmi, will have its world premiere at the BAFTA Qualifying Frameline: San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival. The festival, regarded as the largest queer film exhibition event in the world, is scheduled from June 10 to 27. 
 
The film is based on an LGBTQ+ theme and it narrates a story of love and acceptance, revolving around its leads Swara, Divya and Shabana Azmi.

"Love shouldn`t be judged, love shouldn`t be restrictive, love shouldn`t be confined. `Sheer Qorma` is one such tender story that the freedom to choose who you love. We are extremely happy to see our labour of love transcending across borders and getting recognition at a global platform like the Frameline Film Festival. In these gloomy times, this has come as a ray of happiness and hope," Shabana Azmi told IANS.

Swara Bhasker added, "(I am) Super excited for the fact that the world premiere of `Sheer Qorma` is going to be at the BAFTA Qualifying Frameline. It`s a story that needs to be platformed well, a story that needs to be presented well, a story that needs to reach out to as many people as possible within India, outside of India because again it`s such a universal tale of our time. I think is very important for these stories to be heard."

Divya Dutta said, "I think it`s a huge deal to qualify for Frameline at the BAFTA. BAFTA itself is the most prestigious festival we have and it`s not easy to qualify at Frameline. So, I think to get out there and be the first to be there -- that is the biggest platform for us."

Directed Ansari said, "I am elated and grateful to have such a prestigious world premiere for Sheer Qorma. It is such a massive honour and feels like such a huge win for us. Frameline is the world`s biggest queer exhibition that celebrates the best queer cinema from across the world. I don`t think I could`ve asked for a better platform for our film to takes its first steps into the world."

Producer Marijke Desouza added, "What drew me to the film is I liked how Faraz at the scripting level itself had delicately handled the topic of a non-binary &amp; a queer person`s love story while concentrating on the relationship on a parent and child. It made me feel this could be anyone`s love story. It does not have to fit into a queer box but it does so effortlessly and naturally. So I was confident we had a beautiful film to share with everyone."

The trailer of the film was released early last year. The short film`s release date is yet to be announced. 
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The short film 'Sheer Qorma', starring Swara Bhasker, Divya Dutta and Shabana Azmi, will have its world premiere at the BAFTA Qualifying Frameline: San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

The short film 'Sheer Qorma', starring Swara Bhasker, Divya Dutta and Shabana Azmi, will have its world premiere at the BAFTA Qualifying Frameline: San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival. The festival, regarded as the largest queer film exhibition event in the world, is scheduled from June 10 to 27. The film is based on an LGBTQ+ theme and it narrates a story of love and acceptance, revolving around its leads Swara, Divya and Shabana Azmi. "Love shouldn`t be judged, love shouldn`t be restrictive, love shouldn`t be confined. `Sheer Qorma` is one such tender story that the freedom to choose who you love. We are extremely happy to see our labour of love transcending across borders and getting recognition at a global platform like the Frameline Film Festival. In these gloomy times, this has come as a ray of happiness and hope," Shabana Azmi told IANS. Swara Bhasker added, "(I am) Super excited for the fact that the world premiere of `Sheer Qorma` is going to be at the BAFTA Qualifying Frameline. It`s a story that needs to be platformed well, a story that needs to be presented well, a story that needs to reach out to as many people as possible within India, outside of India because again it`s such a universal tale of our time. I think is very important for these stories to be heard." Divya Dutta said, "I think it`s a huge deal to qualify for Frameline at the BAFTA. BAFTA itself is the most prestigious festival we have and it`s not easy to qualify at Frameline. So, I think to get out there and be the first to be there -- that is the biggest platform for us." Directed Ansari said, "I am elated and grateful to have such a prestigious world premiere for Sheer Qorma. It is such a massive honour and feels like such a huge win for us. Frameline is the world`s biggest queer exhibition that celebrates the best queer cinema from across the world. I don`t think I could`ve asked for a better platform for our film to takes its first steps into the world." Producer Marijke Desouza added, "What drew me to the film is I liked how Faraz at the scripting level itself had delicately handled the topic of a non-binary & a queer person`s love story while concentrating on the relationship on a parent and child. It made me feel this could be anyone`s love story. It does not have to fit into a queer box but it does so effortlessly and naturally. So I was confident we had a beautiful film to share with everyone." The trailer of the film was released early last year. The short film`s release date is yet to be announced.

'Sheer Qorma' world premiere at BAFTA Qualifying Frameline: San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has suspended actor and filmmaker Noel Clarke after the Guardian newspaper reported he had been accused of groping, harassment and bullying by 20 women. 
 
Clarke, 45, denied any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing and said he would defend himself against the "false allegations". 
 
The Guardian said it had spoken to 20 women who accused Clarke of sexual harassment, unwanted touching or groping, sexually inappropriate behaviour and comments on set, professional misconduct, taking and sharing sexually explicit pictures and videos without consent, and bullying between 2004 and 2019. 
 
"In light of the allegations of serious misconduct regarding Noel Clarke in The Guardian, BAFTA has taken the decision to suspend his membership and the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award immediately and until further notice," BAFTA said in a statement. 
Reuters was unable to independently verify the Guardian report. 
 
"In a 20-year career, I have put inclusivity and diversity at the forefront of my work and never had a complaint made against me," Clarke said in a statement. "If anyone who has worked with me has ever felt uncomfortable or disrespected, I sincerely apologise. 
 
"I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing and intend to defend myself against these false allegations," he said. 
 
Clarke is best known for "Kidulthood" (2006), "Adulthood" (2008) and "Brotherhood" (2016) which explore bullying, drug abuse and extreme violence among a group of young people growing up in London.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has suspended actor and filmmaker Noel Clarke after the Guardian newspaper reported he had been accused of groping, harassment and bullying by 20 women.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has suspended actor and filmmaker Noel Clarke after the Guardian newspaper reported he had been accused of groping, harassment and bullying by 20 women. Clarke, 45, denied any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing and said he would defend himself against the "false allegations". The Guardian said it had spoken to 20 women who accused Clarke of sexual harassment, unwanted touching or groping, sexually inappropriate behaviour and comments on set, professional misconduct, taking and sharing sexually explicit pictures and videos without consent, and bullying between 2004 and 2019. "In light of the allegations of serious misconduct regarding Noel Clarke in The Guardian, BAFTA has taken the decision to suspend his membership and the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award immediately and until further notice," BAFTA said in a statement. Reuters was unable to independently verify the Guardian report. "In a 20-year career, I have put inclusivity and diversity at the forefront of my work and never had a complaint made against me," Clarke said in a statement. "If anyone who has worked with me has ever felt uncomfortable or disrespected, I sincerely apologise. "I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing and intend to defend myself against these false allegations," he said. Clarke is best known for "Kidulthood" (2006), "Adulthood" (2008) and "Brotherhood" (2016) which explore bullying, drug abuse and extreme violence among a group of young people growing up in London.

BAFTA suspends UK actor Noel Clarke after groping and harassment allegations

The BAFTA TV Awards 2021 announced its nominations list and ‘Small Axe’ and ‘The Crown’ have emerged as the biggest winners with the highest number of nods. Steve McQueen’s BBC and Amazon anthology drama ‘Small Axe’ dominated with 15 nominations in total across the main awards and the craft prizes, while Netflix’s royal drama ‘The Crown’ was next in line with 10 nominations.

BAFTA TV Awards 2021 nominations: ‘Small Axe’ and ‘The Crown’ dominate

London`s Royal Albert Hall, the O2 concert space and dozens of venues and events organisations backed a COVID-19 certification scheme to help reopen the economy ahead of the results of a government consultation.

Britain`s government is examining the role that certifying the COVID-free status of people attending shows and other events could play in its plans to lift most pandemic restrictions by June 21. 
 
On Friday, groups including gig organisers and indoor sports venues published a letter supporting the use of such a scheme. 
 
"We would support a blanket, industry-wide introduction of COVID-status certification on a temporary basis, to permit the full relaxation of capacity limits from 21 June," the letter, signed by over 50 organisations and institutions, said. 
 
"(It) could be a pragmatic solution that would enable events to resume at commercially viable attendance levels and will also give further confidence to customers that events are safe to attend." 
 
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged that any such scheme would look beyond vaccination status, suggesting that proof of a negative test or prior infection would play a role in the system. Senior minister Michael Gove is leading a review to see how the system could work. 
 
Some lawmakers, including some from Johnson`s Conservative Party, have said such a scheme could be discriminatory and have questioned how practical they are. 
 
But the signatories of the letter said that without COVID-19 certification, re-opening venues would not be financially viable. 
From May 17, the government aims to let venues reopen with social distancing and a maximum indoor capacity of 1,000 people or 50% capacity, whichever is the lower number. 
 
"However, given the economic threshold for most business and music events is around 80% of maximum capacity, activities under these limits will be far from sufficient to end the sector`s financial crisis," the letter said.

London`s Royal Albert Hall, the O2 concert space and dozens of venues and events organisations backed a COVID-19 certification scheme to help reopen the economy ahead of the results of a government consultation.

London`s Royal Albert Hall, the O2 concert space and dozens of venues and events organisations backed a COVID-19 certification scheme to help reopen the economy ahead of the results of a government consultation. Britain`s government is examining the role that certifying the COVID-free status of people attending shows and other events could play in its plans to lift most pandemic restrictions by June 21. On Friday, groups including gig organisers and indoor sports venues published a letter supporting the use of such a scheme. "We would support a blanket, industry-wide introduction of COVID-status certification on a temporary basis, to permit the full relaxation of capacity limits from 21 June," the letter, signed by over 50 organisations and institutions, said. "(It) could be a pragmatic solution that would enable events to resume at commercially viable attendance levels and will also give further confidence to customers that events are safe to attend." Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged that any such scheme would look beyond vaccination status, suggesting that proof of a negative test or prior infection would play a role in the system. Senior minister Michael Gove is leading a review to see how the system could work. Some lawmakers, including some from Johnson`s Conservative Party, have said such a scheme could be discriminatory and have questioned how practical they are. But the signatories of the letter said that without COVID-19 certification, re-opening venues would not be financially viable. From May 17, the government aims to let venues reopen with social distancing and a maximum indoor capacity of 1,000 people or 50% capacity, whichever is the lower number. "However, given the economic threshold for most business and music events is around 80% of maximum capacity, activities under these limits will be far from sufficient to end the sector`s financial crisis," the letter said.

British music and events industry backs COVID-19 certification scheme

Ten winners from the fields of television, films and games, selected by a jury including AR Rahman, Anupam Kher and Mira Nair, are to receive one-to-one mentoring and career guidance at the BAFTA Breakthrough India Initiative, besides full voting BAFTA membership and access to BAFTA events and networking opportunities, in the UK and internationally. 
 
Artistes from across the country had applied for the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) initiative. 
 
Owing to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the jury met virtually to decide the winners. The jury also included filmmaker-writer Shonali Bose, producer Siddharth Roy Kapur, former BAFTA Breakthrough and Games Producer Charu Desodt , BAFTA Chair and TV Producer Krishnendu Majumdar, VP, Content, Netflix India Monika Shergill. 
 
Rahman said that he was honoured to be part of this panel. 
 
"BAFTA is a platform where artistes from around the world, including the best from India, are represented and celebrated, and it`s my honour to be a part of its Breakthrough India jury. There are many creatives in India who are looking to bring their art to the world, to showcase India`s vibrant and diverse culture, but unfortunately, they face traps both mental and external. The opportunity to discuss these blocks, to engage on issues of creativity, to make the right connections, to network and grow, would greatly benefit the plethora of talent we have in our country," he said. 
 
He added: "Through Breakthrough, we offer artistes our knowledge and connectivity, as well as opportunities that`ll hopefully nurture their craft and help them leave their mark on the world. India is home to incredible artistes and I`m proud of us. It`s time we make our names known, it`s time we all shine." 
 
"India has one of the most fascinating creative industries and is home to so many talented film, games and television practitioners. The BAFTA Breakthrough initiative will facilitate meaningful collaborations between creative communities globally and that is the one of most exciting, extraordinary parts of the initiative. We are so excited to be supporting the next generation of talent in India and look forward to working with them and offering unique career development, networking and promotion on a global stage," Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive at BAFTA, whose initiative is supported by Netflix. 
 
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Ten winners from the fields of television, films and games, selected by a jury including AR Rahman, Anupam Kher and Mira Nair, are to receive one-to-one mentoring and career guidance at the BAFTA Breakthrough India Initiative, besides full voting BAFTA membership and access to BAFTA events and networking opportunities, in the UK and internationally.

Ten winners from the fields of television, films and games, selected by a jury including AR Rahman, Anupam Kher and Mira Nair, are to receive one-to-one mentoring and career guidance at the BAFTA Breakthrough India Initiative, besides full voting BAFTA membership and access to BAFTA events and networking opportunities, in the UK and internationally. Artistes from across the country had applied for the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) initiative. Owing to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the jury met virtually to decide the winners. The jury also included filmmaker-writer Shonali Bose, producer Siddharth Roy Kapur, former BAFTA Breakthrough and Games Producer Charu Desodt , BAFTA Chair and TV Producer Krishnendu Majumdar, VP, Content, Netflix India Monika Shergill. Rahman said that he was honoured to be part of this panel. "BAFTA is a platform where artistes from around the world, including the best from India, are represented and celebrated, and it`s my honour to be a part of its Breakthrough India jury. There are many creatives in India who are looking to bring their art to the world, to showcase India`s vibrant and diverse culture, but unfortunately, they face traps both mental and external. The opportunity to discuss these blocks, to engage on issues of creativity, to make the right connections, to network and grow, would greatly benefit the plethora of talent we have in our country," he said. He added: "Through Breakthrough, we offer artistes our knowledge and connectivity, as well as opportunities that`ll hopefully nurture their craft and help them leave their mark on the world. India is home to incredible artistes and I`m proud of us. It`s time we make our names known, it`s time we all shine." "India has one of the most fascinating creative industries and is home to so many talented film, games and television practitioners. The BAFTA Breakthrough initiative will facilitate meaningful collaborations between creative communities globally and that is the one of most exciting, extraordinary parts of the initiative. We are so excited to be supporting the next generation of talent in India and look forward to working with them and offering unique career development, networking and promotion on a global stage," Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive at BAFTA, whose initiative is supported by Netflix. --IANS anj/vnc/dpb

AR Rahman, Mira Nair, Anupam Kher in BAFTA Breakthrough India jury

‘Minari’ actress Youn Yuh-Jung recently spoke about her viral video in which she called the Brits “snobbish” while accepting her best supporting actress award at this year’s BAFTA ceremony.&nbsp;

At a recently held virtual event, Youn Yuh-Jung opened up about the creative choices she’s made during the 50-plus years in business. She paid respect to iconic British thespians like Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Helen Mirren ("I love all of them"), and Ian McKellen ("I adore him") and addressed the viral video statement that she believes was lost in translation.&nbsp;

The ‘Minari’ star played a grandmother in the film opposite Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Alan Kim and Noel Cho for which she earned a best supporting actress Oscar nomination, a first for a Korean actress. She also made history by picking up trophies at the recent SAG Awards and BAFTA Awards.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/minari-review-a-poignant-story-of-bitter-sweet-dreams-hope-and-family-377931" hreflang="en">'Minari' review: A poignant story of bitter-sweet dreams, hope and family</a>

At the event, Youn Yuh-Jung said, "I would like to express my deep condolences for your Duke of Edinburgh," of Prince Philip’s death. "Thank you so much for this award. Every award is meaningful but this one especially [to be] recognized by British people, known as very snobbish people and they approve me as a good actor. So, I'm very, very privileged."

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She said her English caused the misunderstanding and "actually, I admire the British very much," including their "Shakespeare, Royal Theatre and everything." She continued by saying that because they have a long history and "big pride," they deserve to be a bit snobbish. But once it came out, she feared it became a big scandal.

"It got so big and I thought maybe I was doing something wrong. Hear me saying this: Oh please, big apology for the British [people]. Hello, Britain, forgive me,” she added.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-queen-elizabeth-understands-why-meghan-markle-is-not-attending-prince-philips-funeral-377489" hreflang="en">Queen Elizabeth 'understands' why Meghan Markle is not attending Prince Philip's funeral&nbsp;</a>

‘Minari’ actress Youn Yuh-Jung recently spoke about her viral video in which she called the Brits “snobbish” while accepting her best supporting actress award at this year’s BAFTA ceremony.

‘Minari’ actress Youn Yuh-Jung recently spoke about her viral video in which she called the Brits “snobbish” while accepting her best supporting actress award at this year’s BAFTA ceremony. At a recently held virtual event, Youn Yuh-Jung opened up about the creative choices she’s made during the 50-plus years in business. She paid respect to iconic British thespians like Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Helen Mirren ("I love all of them"), and Ian McKellen ("I adore him") and addressed the viral video statement that she believes was lost in translation. The ‘Minari’ star played a grandmother in the film opposite Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Alan Kim and Noel Cho for which she earned a best supporting actress Oscar nomination, a first for a Korean actress. She also made history by picking up trophies at the recent SAG Awards and BAFTA Awards. 'Minari' review: A poignant story of bitter-sweet dreams, hope and family At the event, Youn Yuh-Jung said, "I would like to express my deep condolences for your Duke of Edinburgh," of Prince Philip’s death. "Thank you so much for this award. Every award is meaningful but this one especially [to be] recognized by British people, known as very snobbish people and they approve me as a good actor. So, I'm very, very privileged." 윤여정 배우님과의 토크 시작! 현재 LA 계신다고 :) @FilmLinc pic.twitter.com/ouub4J1z6x — HYOL (@hyo_han) April 15, 2021 × She said her English caused the misunderstanding and "actually, I admire the British very much," including their "Shakespeare, Royal Theatre and everything." She continued by saying that because they have a long history and "big pride," they deserve to be a bit snobbish. But once it came out, she feared it became a big scandal. "It got so big and I thought maybe I was doing something wrong. Hear me saying this: Oh please, big apology for the British [people]. Hello, Britain, forgive me,” she added. Queen Elizabeth 'understands' why Meghan Markle is not attending Prince Philip's funeral

'Forgive me Britain', says 'Minari' star Youn Yuh-Jung after she called Brits snobbish at BAFTAs

Star of 'Minari' and winner of the Best Supporting Actress award at the BAFTAs, 73-year-old actress Yuh-Jung Youn, won hearts and brought cheer with her candid acceptance speech on Sunday night.&nbsp; 
 
She won the award in the supporting category for her portrayal of grandmother Soon-ja in 'Minari'.&nbsp; 
 
The actress beat out Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm), Niamh Algar (Calm With Horses), Kosar Ali (Rocks), Dominique Fishback (Judas and the Black Messiah) and Ashley Madekwe (County Lines) to win the coveted award. 
 
Connected virtually, she appeared to be surprised as her name was announced and said, "I don't know how to say, I'm just very honored to be nominated — not nominated, I'm the winner now." Her reaction ensued laughter in the audience.&nbsp; 
 
The actress then expressed her condolences for the death of Prince Philip on Friday.&nbsp; 
 
"Thank you so much for this award," she then continued. "Every award is meaningful but this one, especially recognised by British people (who are) known as very snobbish people, and they approved me as a good actor."

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Later while speaking at the virtual press conference, the actress clarified that her "snobbish" remark was all in good fun. 
 
"Yes, it comes from my personal experience of course. I visited Britain a lot of times and I had a fellowship at Cambridge College 10 years ago, as an actor. Somehow it (Cambridge) felt very snobbish but not in a bad way – you (the Brits) have a long history. As an Asian woman I felt these people (Brits) are very snobbish, that's my honest feeling," she reportedly said.&nbsp; 
 
'Minari', directed by Lee Issac Chung was released earlier this year and follows a family of South Korean immigrants who move to the rural United States during the 1980s. Alongside Youn, the film stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Noel Kate Cho and Will Patton, among others.

Star of 'Minari' and winner of the Best Supporting Actress award at the BAFTAs, 73-year-old actress Yuh-Jung Youn, won hearts and brought cheer with her candid acceptance speech on Sunday night.

Star of 'Minari' and winner of the Best Supporting Actress award at the BAFTAs, 73-year-old actress Yuh-Jung Youn, won hearts and brought cheer with her candid acceptance speech on Sunday night. She won the award in the supporting category for her portrayal of grandmother Soon-ja in 'Minari'. The actress beat out Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm), Niamh Algar (Calm With Horses), Kosar Ali (Rocks), Dominique Fishback (Judas and the Black Messiah) and Ashley Madekwe (County Lines) to win the coveted award. Connected virtually, she appeared to be surprised as her name was announced and said, "I don't know how to say, I'm just very honored to be nominated — not nominated, I'm the winner now." Her reaction ensued laughter in the audience. The actress then expressed her condolences for the death of Prince Philip on Friday. "Thank you so much for this award," she then continued. "Every award is meaningful but this one, especially recognised by British people (who are) known as very snobbish people, and they approved me as a good actor." 🙌 Congrats to Yuh-Jung Youn, who stole our hearts in @MinariMovie and takes the BAFTA for Supporting Actress at tonight's #EEBAFTAs pic.twitter.com/NRtX1MadBH — BAFTA (@BAFTA) April 11, 2021 × Later while speaking at the virtual press conference, the actress clarified that her "snobbish" remark was all in good fun. "Yes, it comes from my personal experience of course. I visited Britain a lot of times and I had a fellowship at Cambridge College 10 years ago, as an actor. Somehow it (Cambridge) felt very snobbish but not in a bad way – you (the Brits) have a long history. As an Asian woman I felt these people (Brits) are very snobbish, that's my honest feeling," she reportedly said. 'Minari', directed by Lee Issac Chung was released earlier this year and follows a family of South Korean immigrants who move to the rural United States during the 1980s. Alongside Youn, the film stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Noel Kate Cho and Will Patton, among others.

BAFTA 2021: 'Minari' actress Yuh-Jung Youn thanks 'snobbish' British people as she wins best supporting actress award 

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.&nbsp;

‘In Memorium’ segment had tributes to other actors too including Sean Connery, Kirk Douglas and Chadwick Boseman.&nbsp;

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.

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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&nbsp;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.

<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>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nomadland-sweeps-baftas-as-women-filmmakers-triumph-376935" hreflang="en">Nomadland sweeps BAFTAs as women filmmakers triumph</a>

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.&nbsp; 
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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

From Nomadland sweeping the BAFTAs 202 to Kid Cudi's fashionably honouring the legacy of Nirvana rocker Kurt Cobain on Saturday Night Live. Here are the top five headlines that created a buzz in Hollywood corridors.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nomadland-sweeps-baftas-as-women-filmmakers-triumph-376935">Nomadland sweeps BAFTAs as women filmmakers triumph</a> 
 
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. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kid-cudi-honours-kurt-cobain-on-saturday-night-live-with-clothes-resembling-the-ones-worn-by-nirvana-rocker-377067">Kid Cudi honours Kurt Cobain on SNL with clothes resembling the ones worn by 'Nirvana' rocker</a> 
 
While appearing as the musical guest on the late-night comedy sketch series over the weekend, the 37-year-old rapper channelled the late musician during&nbsp;his&nbsp;performances, wearing outfits reminiscent of ones the Nirvana rocker previously donned. 
 
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From Nomadland sweeping the BAFTAs 202 to Kid Cudi's fashionably honouring the legacy of Nirvana rocker Kurt Cobain on Saturday Night Live. Here are the top five headlines that created a buzz in Hollywood corridors.

From Nomadland sweeping the BAFTAs 202 to Kid Cudi's fashionably honouring the legacy of Nirvana rocker Kurt Cobain on Saturday Night Live. Here are the top five headlines that created a buzz in Hollywood corridors. Nomadland sweeps BAFTAs as women filmmakers triumph 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. Kid Cudi honours Kurt Cobain on SNL with clothes resembling the ones worn by 'Nirvana' rocker While appearing as the musical guest on the late-night comedy sketch series over the weekend, the 37-year-old rapper channelled the late musician during his performances, wearing outfits reminiscent of ones the Nirvana rocker previously donned. BAFTA 2021: 'Minari' actress Yuh-Jung Youn thanks 'snobbish' British people as she wins best supporting actress award The 73-year-old actress Yuh-Jung Youn won hearts and brought cheer with her candid acceptance speech on Sunday night. Box Office: 'Godzilla vs. Kong' roars to $13.4 million in second weekend That brings the monster mashup`s stateside haul to $69.5 million, an impressive gross considering it comes in the midst of a global pandemic. Britney Spears' cryptic announcement of 'Red' leaves fans confused Britney Spears has a mystery of colour red on her Instagram profile.

Top 5 Hollywood News today: Nomadland sweeps BAFTAs, Kid Cudi honours Kurt Cobain

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.

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'&nbsp;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&nbsp;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'&nbsp;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'&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.

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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.

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

'Ma Rainey`s Black Bottom', a jazz drama set in 1920s Chicago, won two awards at the opening of the BAFTAs on Saturday, but the race for the main prizes remains open with a list of contenders that shines a spotlight on diversity. 
 
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts ceremony is being held virtually over two nights as the COVID-19 pandemic prevents the usual celebrity-packed show with a live audience. 
 
Saturday`s opening mainly focused on the craft's side of film-making and handed out nine awards. "Ma Rainey", starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman, won for costume design and makeup and hair. Hollywood throwback "Mank" won for production design. 
Other prizes went to the coming-of-age story "Rocks", thriller "Tenet" and "Sound of Metal", about a drummer going deaf. Actor Noel Clarke received the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award. 
 
The main prizes will be announced on Sunday when director Ang Lee will receive the BAFTA Fellowship. American recession drama "Nomadland" and "Rocks" had led the nominations with seven nods each. 
 
After an outcry last year when BAFTA presented an all-white acting contenders list, more than half of this year`s 24 nominees are actors of colour. 
"Nomadland", about a community of van-dwellers, is in the running for best film, leading actress for its star Frances McDormand and best director for Chinese-born Chloe Zhao, one of the four women out of six nominees in that category. 
 
The other best film contenders are the 1960s Vietnam War protest drama "The Trial of the Chicago 7", #Metoo revenge black comedy "Promising Young Woman", dementia drama "The Father" and Guantanamo Bay movie "The Mauritanian". 
 
So far "Nomadland" and "The Trial of the Chicago 7" have won top prizes at the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards respectively. 
 
"Most years you have an idea and you`re not normally that far wrong because you`ve been watching momentum of certain films gather speed," Alex Ritman, UK correspondent for The Hollywood Reporter, told Reuters. "This year has been very peculiar and ... I think we could get some surprises on the night." 
 
McDormand and Vanessa Kirby, who plays a grieving mother in "Pieces of a Woman", are the only two leading actress contenders also nominated for an Oscar for those same roles. 
 
BAFTA surprised many when it named Bukky Bakray for “Rocks”, Radha Blank for “The Forty-Year-Old Version”, Wunmi Mosaku for “His House” and Alfre Woodard for “Clemency” as their competition. 
 
Leading actor nominees include Riz Ahmed for "Sound of Metal", and Boseman, who has won numerous prizes for portraying an ambitious trumpet player in "Ma Rainey". 
 
The others are Adarsh Gourav for “The White Tiger”, Anthony Hopkins for “The Father”, Mads Mikkelsen for “Another Round” and Tahar Rahim for “The Mauritanian”, one of several films BAFTA has recognised but which has been overlooked by other awards events.

'Ma Rainey`s Black Bottom', a jazz drama set in 1920s Chicago, won two awards at the opening of the BAFTAs on Saturday, but the race for the main prizes remains open with a list of contenders that shines a spotlight on diversity.

'Ma Rainey`s Black Bottom', a jazz drama set in 1920s Chicago, won two awards at the opening of the BAFTAs on Saturday, but the race for the main prizes remains open with a list of contenders that shines a spotlight on diversity. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts ceremony is being held virtually over two nights as the COVID-19 pandemic prevents the usual celebrity-packed show with a live audience. Saturday`s opening mainly focused on the craft's side of film-making and handed out nine awards. "Ma Rainey", starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman, won for costume design and makeup and hair. Hollywood throwback "Mank" won for production design. Other prizes went to the coming-of-age story "Rocks", thriller "Tenet" and "Sound of Metal", about a drummer going deaf. Actor Noel Clarke received the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award. The main prizes will be announced on Sunday when director Ang Lee will receive the BAFTA Fellowship. American recession drama "Nomadland" and "Rocks" had led the nominations with seven nods each. After an outcry last year when BAFTA presented an all-white acting contenders list, more than half of this year`s 24 nominees are actors of colour. "Nomadland", about a community of van-dwellers, is in the running for best film, leading actress for its star Frances McDormand and best director for Chinese-born Chloe Zhao, one of the four women out of six nominees in that category. The other best film contenders are the 1960s Vietnam War protest drama "The Trial of the Chicago 7", #Metoo revenge black comedy "Promising Young Woman", dementia drama "The Father" and Guantanamo Bay movie "The Mauritanian". So far "Nomadland" and "The Trial of the Chicago 7" have won top prizes at the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards respectively. "Most years you have an idea and you`re not normally that far wrong because you`ve been watching momentum of certain films gather speed," Alex Ritman, UK correspondent for The Hollywood Reporter, told Reuters. "This year has been very peculiar and ... I think we could get some surprises on the night." McDormand and Vanessa Kirby, who plays a grieving mother in "Pieces of a Woman", are the only two leading actress contenders also nominated for an Oscar for those same roles. BAFTA surprised many when it named Bukky Bakray for “Rocks”, Radha Blank for “The Forty-Year-Old Version”, Wunmi Mosaku for “His House” and Alfre Woodard for “Clemency” as their competition. Leading actor nominees include Riz Ahmed for "Sound of Metal", and Boseman, who has won numerous prizes for portraying an ambitious trumpet player in "Ma Rainey". The others are Adarsh Gourav for “The White Tiger”, Anthony Hopkins for “The Father”, Mads Mikkelsen for “Another Round” and Tahar Rahim for “The Mauritanian”, one of several films BAFTA has recognised but which has been overlooked by other awards events.

Jazz drama 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' wins two prizes at BAFTAs opening night

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen says his new movie 'Another Round'&nbsp;became the most important thing he had ever done following the death of director Thomas Vinterberg`s daughter four days after the shooting began in 2019. 
 
Mikkelsen has been nominated for a best leading actor BAFTA for the movie and Vinterberg for the best director Oscar. The film has also been nominated in the foreign language categories at this year`s Oscars and BAFTAs. 
 
Vinterberg`s daughter Ida, who was due to make her acting debut in 'Another Round', died in a car accident, aged 19, as filming commenced. 
"It`s been a brutal and heartbreaking journey that ended up with a beautiful film. Obviously, the price for that is too big but I think we are all really pleased that we can hail Ida through these nominations," said Mikkelsen. 
 
"We had a meeting, all of the actors and the writer and we sat down once Thomas decided that he wanted to continue with the film, to honour Ida," he said. "It just became the most important thing any of us had ever done, I think." 
 
"Another Round" follows a group of teachers who make a pact to drink a certain amount of alcohol every day in the hope it will improve their lives. Their decision impacts their own lives and those of their students, family and friends. 
 
"It`s an interesting thing because kids have been watching it and watching themselves up there. We`ve had anonymous alcoholics watching it and thinking the film was about them. We`ve had people my age identifying the dilemmas. So, I think you are taking out whatever you want to take out but in Thomas`s and my world it is a film about reclaiming your life, it is never too late," Mikkelsen said. 
 
Vinterberg and Mikkelsen previously collaborated on "The Hunt" which was nominated for a foreign film Oscar and Golden Globe award in 2014. 
Mikkelsen, 55, is known for playing serial killer Hannibal Lecter in the U.S. television series "Hannibal" and parts in action movies "Doctor Strange" and "Casino Royale" and independent films such as "At Eternity`s Gate" and "Arctic". 
 
He is currently filming the third movie in the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise in place of Johnny Depp, and has been attached to the upcoming Cold War drama "The Billion Dollar Spy". 
 
"I did this film ("Another Round") a year and a half ago and then in between that and now I`ve done a couple of big blockbuster films. And going back and forth is like the best scenario I can dream of," he said.

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen says his new movie 'Another Round' became the most important thing he had ever done following the death of director Thomas Vinterberg`s daughter four days after the shooting began in 2019.

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen says his new movie 'Another Round' became the most important thing he had ever done following the death of director Thomas Vinterberg`s daughter four days after the shooting began in 2019. Mikkelsen has been nominated for a best leading actor BAFTA for the movie and Vinterberg for the best director Oscar. The film has also been nominated in the foreign language categories at this year`s Oscars and BAFTAs. Vinterberg`s daughter Ida, who was due to make her acting debut in 'Another Round', died in a car accident, aged 19, as filming commenced. "It`s been a brutal and heartbreaking journey that ended up with a beautiful film. Obviously, the price for that is too big but I think we are all really pleased that we can hail Ida through these nominations," said Mikkelsen. "We had a meeting, all of the actors and the writer and we sat down once Thomas decided that he wanted to continue with the film, to honour Ida," he said. "It just became the most important thing any of us had ever done, I think." "Another Round" follows a group of teachers who make a pact to drink a certain amount of alcohol every day in the hope it will improve their lives. Their decision impacts their own lives and those of their students, family and friends. "It`s an interesting thing because kids have been watching it and watching themselves up there. We`ve had anonymous alcoholics watching it and thinking the film was about them. We`ve had people my age identifying the dilemmas. So, I think you are taking out whatever you want to take out but in Thomas`s and my world it is a film about reclaiming your life, it is never too late," Mikkelsen said. Vinterberg and Mikkelsen previously collaborated on "The Hunt" which was nominated for a foreign film Oscar and Golden Globe award in 2014. Mikkelsen, 55, is known for playing serial killer Hannibal Lecter in the U.S. television series "Hannibal" and parts in action movies "Doctor Strange" and "Casino Royale" and independent films such as "At Eternity`s Gate" and "Arctic". He is currently filming the third movie in the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise in place of Johnny Depp, and has been attached to the upcoming Cold War drama "The Billion Dollar Spy". "I did this film ("Another Round") a year and a half ago and then in between that and now I`ve done a couple of big blockbuster films. And going back and forth is like the best scenario I can dream of," he said.

Mads Mikkelsen makes heartbreaking journey with 'Another Round'

Greek mythology-inspired "Hades" took out the top honours at the BAFTA Games Awards on Thursday, scooping five prizes including a win for best game of 2020, as pandemic lockdowns brought new fans to the sector. 
 
Developed by San Francisco-based Supergiant Games, 'Hades'&nbsp;lets players take on the role of Hades` son Zagreus as he tries to escape the Underworld. In a ceremony streamed live, the title also picked up awards for game design, artistic achievement, narrative and performer supporting role for voice actor Logan Cunningham at the British Academy Games Awards.

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EE game of the year, the sole award voted for by the public, went to 'The Last of Us Part II', which had led nominations with a record 13 nods. 
With Britain under national lockdown to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many people turned to games for entertainment as well as virtual social interaction, organisers said. 
 
"2020 ... saw people seeking out forms of entertainment in ways that we haven`t seen before," Jo Twist, Chief Executive of trade body Ukie, told Reuters. "Games offered a real opportunity for people to socially connect." 
 
The UK video games market rose some 30% last year to a record 7 billion pounds ($9.61 billion), according to Ukie, which represents the UK games and interactive entertainment sector. Software revenue rose 18% to 4.55 billion pounds while game hardware jumped nearly 61% to 2.26 billion pounds as gamers bought new consoles, accessories and upgraded their PC game components, Ukie said. 
 
"The Last of Us Part II", set in the post-apocalyptic United States filled with fungus-infected zombies, also won awards for animation and performer in a leading role for voice actress Laura Bailey. Platform game "Sackboy: A Big Adventure" won the British game award. 
 
"2020 has been ... a landmark year for gaming ... We`ve launched a whole new generation of consoles. We`ve had video games come out that we`ve been waiting for years and years. We`ve had reboots of really beloved franchises," ceremony host Elle Osili-Wood told Reuters.

Greek mythology-inspired "Hades" took out the top honours at the BAFTA Games Awards on Thursday, scooping five prizes including a win for best game of 2020, as pandemic lockdowns brought new fans to the sector.

Greek mythology-inspired "Hades" took out the top honours at the BAFTA Games Awards on Thursday, scooping five prizes including a win for best game of 2020, as pandemic lockdowns brought new fans to the sector. Developed by San Francisco-based Supergiant Games, 'Hades' lets players take on the role of Hades` son Zagreus as he tries to escape the Underworld. In a ceremony streamed live, the title also picked up awards for game design, artistic achievement, narrative and performer supporting role for voice actor Logan Cunningham at the British Academy Games Awards. 'Arrested Development' star Jessica Walter dies aged 80 EE game of the year, the sole award voted for by the public, went to 'The Last of Us Part II', which had led nominations with a record 13 nods. With Britain under national lockdown to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many people turned to games for entertainment as well as virtual social interaction, organisers said. "2020 ... saw people seeking out forms of entertainment in ways that we haven`t seen before," Jo Twist, Chief Executive of trade body Ukie, told Reuters. "Games offered a real opportunity for people to socially connect." The UK video games market rose some 30% last year to a record 7 billion pounds ($9.61 billion), according to Ukie, which represents the UK games and interactive entertainment sector. Software revenue rose 18% to 4.55 billion pounds while game hardware jumped nearly 61% to 2.26 billion pounds as gamers bought new consoles, accessories and upgraded their PC game components, Ukie said. "The Last of Us Part II", set in the post-apocalyptic United States filled with fungus-infected zombies, also won awards for animation and performer in a leading role for voice actress Laura Bailey. Platform game "Sackboy: A Big Adventure" won the British game award. "2020 has been ... a landmark year for gaming ... We`ve launched a whole new generation of consoles. We`ve had video games come out that we`ve been waiting for years and years. We`ve had reboots of really beloved franchises," ceremony host Elle Osili-Wood told Reuters.

Supergiant's 'Hades' triumphs at BAFTA Games Awards

The EE BAFTA Film Awards will take place on April 10 and 11 and will have Clara Amfo, Edith Bowman and Dermot O’Leary as hosts for the ceremony.

The opening night will be hosted by Clara Amfo who will be joined by a yet-to-be-announced panel of guests who will discuss the creative process using footage from nominated films.&nbsp;

The first night of the event will see announcement of eight BAFTA winners as will the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema recipient, who will be at the Royal Albert Hall for the only in-person moment of the show.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, presenters Edith Bowman and Dermot O’Leary will host the second night of the awards on April 11. They will be joined by some more presenters at the Royal Albert Hall as well as some presenters who will log in virtually from Los Angeles.&nbsp;

All nominees of BAFTA will join the show virtually alongside a virtual audience in the wake of the pandemic.&nbsp;

The ceremonies will have a total of 17 awards being announced including the EE Rising Star Award and the Fellowship, BAFTA’s highest honor.

On the BAFTA awards, Marc Samuelson, chair of the BAFTA film committee, said: “It has been an extremely tough year for everyone, including for cinemas and for the film industry, so we are looking forward to some fun, and a celebration of great talent across the weekend. The industry and film lovers are coming together to shine a spotlight on the creativity and craft behind the 50 nominated films, and to recognize and celebrate the efforts of the industry to keep going during this particularly challenging time.”

The EE BAFTA Film Awards will take place on April 10 and 11 and will have Clara Amfo, Edith Bowman and Dermot O’Leary as hosts for the ceremony. The opening night will be hosted by Clara Amfo who will be joined by a yet-to-be-announced panel of guests who will discuss the creative process using footage from nominated films.

The EE BAFTA Film Awards will take place on April 10 and 11 and will have Clara Amfo, Edith Bowman and Dermot O’Leary as hosts for the ceremony. The opening night will be hosted by Clara Amfo who will be joined by a yet-to-be-announced panel of guests who will discuss the creative process using footage from nominated films. The first night of the event will see announcement of eight BAFTA winners as will the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema recipient, who will be at the Royal Albert Hall for the only in-person moment of the show. Meanwhile, presenters Edith Bowman and Dermot O’Leary will host the second night of the awards on April 11. They will be joined by some more presenters at the Royal Albert Hall as well as some presenters who will log in virtually from Los Angeles. All nominees of BAFTA will join the show virtually alongside a virtual audience in the wake of the pandemic. The ceremonies will have a total of 17 awards being announced including the EE Rising Star Award and the Fellowship, BAFTA’s highest honor. On the BAFTA awards, Marc Samuelson, chair of the BAFTA film committee, said: “It has been an extremely tough year for everyone, including for cinemas and for the film industry, so we are looking forward to some fun, and a celebration of great talent across the weekend. The industry and film lovers are coming together to shine a spotlight on the creativity and craft behind the 50 nominated films, and to recognize and celebrate the efforts of the industry to keep going during this particularly challenging time.”

Clara Amfo, Edith Bowman and Dermot O’Leary to host BAFTA 2021

'One Night in Miami'&nbsp;actor Kingsley Ben-Adir and 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' actress Morfydd Clark are among this year`s nominees for the EE Rising Star Award, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) said on Wednesday. 
 
The list of five contenders, all British, also includes "Rocks" actress Bukky Bakray, Conrad Khan, who was in 'The Huntsman: Winter`s War'&nbsp;and Sope Dirisu, known for 'His House'&nbsp;and 'Gangs of London'.&nbsp; 
 
Previous winners of the award, voted for by the public, including Oscar nominees Tom Hardy and Daniel Kaluuya. The full list of nominees for this year`s BAFTA awards, to be held on April 11, will be announced next week.

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Last year`s awards, Britain’s top movie honours, drew criticism over the lack of diversity in the acting categories, leading to a review by the academy and changes to its membership, voting and campaigning procedures. 
 
"We`ve made a number of changes to ensure ... a level playing field that every film and every performance and every director has the chance for their work to be seen," BAFTA Chief Executive Amanda Berry told Reuters.

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She said details on how April`s ceremony would take place would be announced in the coming weeks.

'One Night in Miami' actor Kingsley Ben-Adir and 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' actress Morfydd Clark are among this year`s nominees for the EE Rising Star Award, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) said on Wednesday.

'One Night in Miami' actor Kingsley Ben-Adir and 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' actress Morfydd Clark are among this year`s nominees for the EE Rising Star Award, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) said on Wednesday. The list of five contenders, all British, also includes "Rocks" actress Bukky Bakray, Conrad Khan, who was in 'The Huntsman: Winter`s War' and Sope Dirisu, known for 'His House' and 'Gangs of London'. Previous winners of the award, voted for by the public, including Oscar nominees Tom Hardy and Daniel Kaluuya. The full list of nominees for this year`s BAFTA awards, to be held on April 11, will be announced next week. Meghan Markle accuses Buckingham Palace of 'perpetuating falsehoods' Last year`s awards, Britain’s top movie honours, drew criticism over the lack of diversity in the acting categories, leading to a review by the academy and changes to its membership, voting and campaigning procedures. "We`ve made a number of changes to ensure ... a level playing field that every film and every performance and every director has the chance for their work to be seen," BAFTA Chief Executive Amanda Berry told Reuters. From 'flashy garbage' to Daniel Kaluuya's mute speech: 8 standout moments from Golden Globe 2021 She said details on how April`s ceremony would take place would be announced in the coming weeks.

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Priyanka Chopra's 'The White Tiger' won critical acclaim when it released on Netflix a few weeks back. Now, the film which has been helmed by Ramin Bahrani, has found a spot in several categories in longlists for BAFTA 2021.&nbsp;

Priyanka, who played a key role in the film and was also a co-producer of the film, has found a mention in the acting category along with the film's lead Adarsh Gourav.&nbsp;

"The White Tiger'`, which also stars actor Rajkummar Rao, made it to seven categories, including the Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Director. Priyanka is on the Best Supporting Actress longlist for her role in the film while Adarsh made it to the longlist for the Best Actor category.

According to reports, the film also got selected for the Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing. `The White Tiger`, directed by Ramin, explores India`s class struggle and is told from the perspective of Balram (Adarsh), a lower-class citizen who becomes a chauffeur for a rich landlord named Ashok and his wife named Pinky played by Rajkummar and Priyanka respectively.

Priyanka's cousin, Bollywood star Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram to congratulate her sister.&nbsp;

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The film is adapted from Aravind Adiga`s Man Booker Prize-winning debut novel of the same name.

The longlist is a part of the shortlisted films competing in various categories for this year's awards. After a few rounds of voting, the final list of nominations for the BAFTA Awards will be announced on March 9. The award ceremony will take place on April 11.

The event usually takes place before April but was postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;Round Two voting to determine the nominations in the member-voted categories will open between 19 February and 1 March 2021.&nbsp;

Priyanka Chopra's 'The White Tiger' won critical acclaim when it released on Netflix a few weeks back. Now, the film which has been helmed by Ramin Bahrani, has found a spot in several categories in longlists for BAFTA 2021.

Priyanka Chopra's 'The White Tiger' won critical acclaim when it released on Netflix a few weeks back. Now, the film which has been helmed by Ramin Bahrani, has found a spot in several categories in longlists for BAFTA 2021. Priyanka, who played a key role in the film and was also a co-producer of the film, has found a mention in the acting category along with the film's lead Adarsh Gourav. "The White Tiger'`, which also stars actor Rajkummar Rao, made it to seven categories, including the Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Director. Priyanka is on the Best Supporting Actress longlist for her role in the film while Adarsh made it to the longlist for the Best Actor category. According to reports, the film also got selected for the Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing. `The White Tiger`, directed by Ramin, explores India`s class struggle and is told from the perspective of Balram (Adarsh), a lower-class citizen who becomes a chauffeur for a rich landlord named Ashok and his wife named Pinky played by Rajkummar and Priyanka respectively. Priyanka's cousin, Bollywood star Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram to congratulate her sister. The film is adapted from Aravind Adiga`s Man Booker Prize-winning debut novel of the same name. The longlist is a part of the shortlisted films competing in various categories for this year's awards. After a few rounds of voting, the final list of nominations for the BAFTA Awards will be announced on March 9. The award ceremony will take place on April 11. The event usually takes place before April but was postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Round Two voting to determine the nominations in the member-voted categories will open between 19 February and 1 March 2021.

BAFTA 2021: Priyanka Chopra, Adarsh Gourav feature on longlists for 'The White Tiger'

Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman on Monday was announced as the ambassador for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' (BAFTA) ''Breakthrough Initiative''.

The initiative, supported by Netflix, aims to identify, celebrate, and support up to five talents working in film, games, or TV in India.

AR Rahman said he is thrilled to work with BAFTA to discover talent that the country has to offer. "This is a unique opportunity for promising artists to be supported by a world-renowned organisation, to not only make connections with other talented creatives across the world but to be mentored by BAFTA-winners and nominees.

"I am looking forward to seeing the brilliant talent chosen from India to be showcased on a global stage," the 53-year-old composer said in a statement. The flagship new talent initiative, applications for which are now open, is part of BAFTA's year-round work to support new talent, operating alongside their awards ceremonies worldwide.

According to a press statement, BAFTA Breakthrough India will help facilitate the development of relationships between British talent and India's homegrown creatives. Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive of BAFTA, said Rahman shares the team's passion for identifying and nurturing new talent and they were grateful for his support.

"He is well positioned to support the initiative, with his broad spectrum of work drawing recognition across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu films, which will help BAFTA to appeal to a wide section of the industry," Amanda Berry added. As part of BAFTA Breakthrough India, a jury of British and Indian industry experts will select five talents from across India to take part in the year-long mentoring and guidance programme.

The participants will receive one-to-one mentoring, global networking opportunities, free access to BAFTA events and screenings for 12 months, and full voting BAFTA membership.

Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman on Monday was announced as the ambassador for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' (BAFTA) ''Breakthrough Initiative''.

Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman on Monday was announced as the ambassador for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' (BAFTA) ''Breakthrough Initiative''. The initiative, supported by Netflix, aims to identify, celebrate, and support up to five talents working in film, games, or TV in India. AR Rahman said he is thrilled to work with BAFTA to discover talent that the country has to offer. "This is a unique opportunity for promising artists to be supported by a world-renowned organisation, to not only make connections with other talented creatives across the world but to be mentored by BAFTA-winners and nominees. "I am looking forward to seeing the brilliant talent chosen from India to be showcased on a global stage," the 53-year-old composer said in a statement. The flagship new talent initiative, applications for which are now open, is part of BAFTA's year-round work to support new talent, operating alongside their awards ceremonies worldwide. According to a press statement, BAFTA Breakthrough India will help facilitate the development of relationships between British talent and India's homegrown creatives. Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive of BAFTA, said Rahman shares the team's passion for identifying and nurturing new talent and they were grateful for his support. "He is well positioned to support the initiative, with his broad spectrum of work drawing recognition across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu films, which will help BAFTA to appeal to a wide section of the industry," Amanda Berry added. As part of BAFTA Breakthrough India, a jury of British and Indian industry experts will select five talents from across India to take part in the year-long mentoring and guidance programme. The participants will receive one-to-one mentoring, global networking opportunities, free access to BAFTA events and screenings for 12 months, and full voting BAFTA membership.

BAFTA's Breakthrough Initiative Ambassador AR Rahman is looking forward to seeing "brilliant talent"

After just two weeks of announcing revisions in Film Awards, BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Awards) has unveiled new guidelines for TV Awards.

While in Film Awards, the British Academy brought in more than 120 amendments to its voting, membership and campaigning processes, in TV they have introduced a rather less number of changes.&nbsp;

Among the changes are the formal introduction of the BFI Diversity Standards for the TV and TV Craft awards following a successful pilot this year.&nbsp;

Also, the number of nominees in the performance categories will increase from four to six. The number of nominees in the other categories will stay at four but the number of named nominees or production company representatives for each entry will increase from four to six. BAFTA will also offer winners the chance to purchase two additional masks for key individual creatives who were part of the creative process but not one of the six named nominees or production company representatives. This change seems to respond to a situation that arose earlier this year when ‘The End of the F***ing World’ producer Dominic Buchanan penned an open letter calling out BAFTA for preventing him from receiving a physical award for the show, citing inclusivity issues.&nbsp;

Other changes also take into consideration the impact of COVID-19 pandemic as a new award has been introduced in 2021 for daytime programming. Just for this year, the eligibility window for soap and continuing drama has been extended until the end of January 2021.

BAFTA also revealed the new TV award dates for 2021, with the TV and Craft nominations due to be announced April 28, the Craft awards ceremony held May 24 and TV awards ceremony June 6.

Announcing the same, Hannah Wyatt, chair of BAFTA’s television committee said, "We are delighted to confirm the updated rules and eligibility criteria today, alongside the dates for the 2021 awards. This announcement comes in the wake of the BAFTA 2020 Review publication, which involved an in-depth consultation with the industry and signalled the beginning of a significant cultural shift at BAFTA. We saw significant progress in the diversity of our 2020 Television Awards and these additional changes are designed to continue that trajectory, ensuring BAFTA champions an industry taking proactive steps to level the playing field."

After just two weeks of announcing revisions in Film Awards, BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Awards) has unveiled new guidelines for TV Awards. While in Film Awards, the British Academy brought in more than 120 amendments to its voting, membership and campaigning processes, in TV they have introduced a rather less number of changes.

After just two weeks of announcing revisions in Film Awards, BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Awards) has unveiled new guidelines for TV Awards. While in Film Awards, the British Academy brought in more than 120 amendments to its voting, membership and campaigning processes, in TV they have introduced a rather less number of changes. Among the changes are the formal introduction of the BFI Diversity Standards for the TV and TV Craft awards following a successful pilot this year. Also, the number of nominees in the performance categories will increase from four to six. The number of nominees in the other categories will stay at four but the number of named nominees or production company representatives for each entry will increase from four to six. BAFTA will also offer winners the chance to purchase two additional masks for key individual creatives who were part of the creative process but not one of the six named nominees or production company representatives. This change seems to respond to a situation that arose earlier this year when ‘The End of the F***ing World’ producer Dominic Buchanan penned an open letter calling out BAFTA for preventing him from receiving a physical award for the show, citing inclusivity issues. Other changes also take into consideration the impact of COVID-19 pandemic as a new award has been introduced in 2021 for daytime programming. Just for this year, the eligibility window for soap and continuing drama has been extended until the end of January 2021. BAFTA also revealed the new TV award dates for 2021, with the TV and Craft nominations due to be announced April 28, the Craft awards ceremony held May 24 and TV awards ceremony June 6. Announcing the same, Hannah Wyatt, chair of BAFTA’s television committee said, "We are delighted to confirm the updated rules and eligibility criteria today, alongside the dates for the 2021 awards. This announcement comes in the wake of the BAFTA 2020 Review publication, which involved an in-depth consultation with the industry and signalled the beginning of a significant cultural shift at BAFTA. We saw significant progress in the diversity of our 2020 Television Awards and these additional changes are designed to continue that trajectory, ensuring BAFTA champions an industry taking proactive steps to level the playing field."

BAFTA announces new guidelines for TV awards to increase diversity

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mso-ansi-language:EN-IN;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">BAFTA New Guidelines -&nbsp; British Academy of Film &amp; Television Arts are revising their guidelines for nominations. BAFTA has now announced more than 120 changes to its voting, membership and campaigning processes, as it published the findings of its in-depth, independently verified Awards Review. Unanimously approved by the BAFTA Board, the changes signal, per a press release, “the beginning of a significant cultural shift in BAFTA as it also challenges the industry to address the serious lack of opportunity and equality.”

On the membership front, BAFTA will implement a series of steps to ensure a more representative and inclusive membership that, according to their statement, “reflects today’s British society. The BAFTA Steering Group has identified this as necessary for the long-term success and relevance of BAFTA as a leading industry body as it continues to drive change across the industry.”

At least 1,000 new voting members will be added over the next two years.&nbsp;

To increase the diversity of BAFTA’s membership, targets will be introduced and published based on the findings of the Membership Survey. BAFTA will introduce a range of measures to address financial issues surrounding membership fees for both new applicants and existing members.

Changes will be made to enable members with disabilities greater access and ability to attend screenings and events. BAFTA is introducing “bespoke conscious voter training,” required for all voting members, which “will help voters navigate and recognize the wider societal influences that can impact the voting process. BAFTA’s Film Awards celebrate excellence in film. In order to aid members, conscious voter training will include broader advice on what excellence means to BAFTA.”

This training will be rolled out in advance of Round 1 voting for the 2021 Film Awards. All long-listing and nominating jury chairs and members will undergo the same training.

Significant changes to Film Awards voting have been implemented across all categories. A key aim is to expand the viewership of all entered films, ensuring members consider more films and create a level playing field for all entrants.

BAFTA New Guidelines - British Academy of Film & Television Arts are revising their guidelines for nominations. BAFTA has now announced more than 120 changes to its voting, membership and campaigning processes, as it published the findings of its in-depth, independently verified Awards Review.

BAFTA New Guidelines - British Academy of Film & Television Arts are revising their guidelines for nominations. BAFTA has now announced more than 120 changes to its voting, membership and campaigning processes, as it published the findings of its in-depth, independently verified Awards Review. Unanimously approved by the BAFTA Board, the changes signal, per a press release, “the beginning of a significant cultural shift in BAFTA as it also challenges the industry to address the serious lack of opportunity and equality.” On the membership front, BAFTA will implement a series of steps to ensure a more representative and inclusive membership that, according to their statement, “reflects today’s British society. The BAFTA Steering Group has identified this as necessary for the long-term success and relevance of BAFTA as a leading industry body as it continues to drive change across the industry.” At least 1,000 new voting members will be added over the next two years. To increase the diversity of BAFTA’s membership, targets will be introduced and published based on the findings of the Membership Survey. BAFTA will introduce a range of measures to address financial issues surrounding membership fees for both new applicants and existing members. Changes will be made to enable members with disabilities greater access and ability to attend screenings and events. BAFTA is introducing “bespoke conscious voter training,” required for all voting members, which “will help voters navigate and recognize the wider societal influences that can impact the voting process. BAFTA’s Film Awards celebrate excellence in film. In order to aid members, conscious voter training will include broader advice on what excellence means to BAFTA.” This training will be rolled out in advance of Round 1 voting for the 2021 Film Awards. All long-listing and nominating jury chairs and members will undergo the same training. Significant changes to Film Awards voting have been implemented across all categories. A key aim is to expand the viewership of all entered films, ensuring members consider more films and create a level playing field for all entrants.

BAFTA announces new guidelines to increase diversity in voting, membership and campaigning processes

A new report titled ‘A Screen New Deal – a Route Map to Sustainable Film Production’ reveals the need for bringing systemic changes within film production in order to reduce the carbon footprint of making big-ticket films. The report lists some measures that can be taken to reach net zero emissions and a more sustainable future.&nbsp;

The report is a product of collaboration between the BFI’s Research and Statistics Fund, supported by the National Lottery, the BAFTA-led consortium Albert and Arup.

It is the first study of its kind for the film industry which aims to provide solutions to reduce carbon footprint of the industry. While conducting the study, they analysed data from more than 19 productions filmed in the UK and the US in the last 5 years to assess resource consumption patterns and carbon emissions. Tentpole films (with budgets at $70m or over) were chosen for the analysis.

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The report found that on an average, a tentpole film generates 2,840 tonnes of CO2e during production. This total carbon impact is equal in air miles terms to 11 one-way trips from the Earth to the moon; emissions contributed by air travel alone on a production is equivalent to flying one way from London to New York 150 times, or 3.4m car miles. The carbon footprint from accommodation used on a production is equivalent to the use of electricity by 34 homes for 1 year.

The UK has seen expansion in studio space over the past 5 years with a number of new facilities currently in development. The new streaming platforms are increasing demand for content and high-quality studio space is rising, as demonstrated by Netflix setting up a permanent production base at Shepperton and Disney at Pinewood.

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“This report is being published at such an important moment for our industry,” says Pippa Harris, chair of the albert Film Forum and producer at Neal Street Productions, the company behind 1917 (2019). ”We have all felt the devastating economic and cultural effects of the pandemic, so now is the time to regroup and come back stronger. We cannot continue to create films in the same manner we did before with no long-term plan for the environment around us. It’s time for our industry to lead the way both on and off screen and rebuild for a cleaner, greener future.”

A new report titled ‘A Screen New Deal – a Route Map to Sustainable Film Production’ reveals the need for bringing systemic changes within film production in order to reduce the carbon footprint of making big-ticket films.

A new report titled ‘A Screen New Deal – a Route Map to Sustainable Film Production’ reveals the need for bringing systemic changes within film production in order to reduce the carbon footprint of making big-ticket films. The report lists some measures that can be taken to reach net zero emissions and a more sustainable future. The report is a product of collaboration between the BFI’s Research and Statistics Fund, supported by the National Lottery, the BAFTA-led consortium Albert and Arup. It is the first study of its kind for the film industry which aims to provide solutions to reduce carbon footprint of the industry. While conducting the study, they analysed data from more than 19 productions filmed in the UK and the US in the last 5 years to assess resource consumption patterns and carbon emissions. Tentpole films (with budgets at $70m or over) were chosen for the analysis. 'The Disciple' to 'Pieces of a Woman': Films chasing top prize at Venice Film Festival The report found that on an average, a tentpole film generates 2,840 tonnes of CO2e during production. This total carbon impact is equal in air miles terms to 11 one-way trips from the Earth to the moon; emissions contributed by air travel alone on a production is equivalent to flying one way from London to New York 150 times, or 3.4m car miles. The carbon footprint from accommodation used on a production is equivalent to the use of electricity by 34 homes for 1 year. The UK has seen expansion in studio space over the past 5 years with a number of new facilities currently in development. The new streaming platforms are increasing demand for content and high-quality studio space is rising, as demonstrated by Netflix setting up a permanent production base at Shepperton and Disney at Pinewood. As 'Masaba Masaba' releases, here's a list of actors that played fictional versions of self “This report is being published at such an important moment for our industry,” says Pippa Harris, chair of the albert Film Forum and producer at Neal Street Productions, the company behind 1917 (2019). ”We have all felt the devastating economic and cultural effects of the pandemic, so now is the time to regroup and come back stronger. We cannot continue to create films in the same manner we did before with no long-term plan for the environment around us. It’s time for our industry to lead the way both on and off screen and rebuild for a cleaner, greener future.”

BFI report reveals an average tentpole film costs as much as 11 trips to the moon from Earth

British actor Idris Elba, will be receiving a special BAFTA award for his contribution to television.&nbsp; Elba who is known popular for his role as Stringer Bell in 'The Wire' will be honoured for his creative contribution to the small screen industry. 
 
BAFTA is considered British Academy's highest honour. 
 
The upcoming event is set to take place as a closed studio show on July 31 and will honour the 47-year-old actor for making the best use of his influence to push for further diversity in the cinema industry.

"It`s a great privilege to be honored with the BAFTA Special Award. It`s been a mission of mine to provide opportunity and access to emerging talent from diverse backgrounds in this industry, which is the same opportunity I received many years ago from open-minded and diversity conscious casting," Elba said in a statement. 
 
In 2016 he challenged British parliament on the matter and later used his production company Green Door Pictures to provide on-the-job training and help undiscovered talent. 
 
The `Luther` star also thanked BAFTA for considering him and others for their dedication to the same cause. 
"I thank BAFTA for recognizing myself and others who are dedicated to the same cause, as these are all necessary steps towards helping to shift the awareness and understanding of the diversity gap in entertainment," Elba noted. 
The BAFTA TV Awards ceremony this year was earlier scheduled to be conducted in May but was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
Now the gala event will take place as a closed studio, socially distanced show, with Richard Ayoade as the host. 
Raving about the efforts of the English actor, BAFTA chief executive Amanda Berry added, "Idris is one of Britain`s best-known actors in the UK and internationally with a long and successful career on-screen, and an accomplished director, producer, and writer. 
 
"He is also a driving force for championing diversity, ensuring talented people from all backgrounds achieve their potential. We`re delighted to recognise Idris, and his outstanding work, at this year`s ceremony," Berry concluded. 
 
Earlier in March, the actor, and his wife Sabrina had tested positive for the coronavirus. The duo had updated their health status later through a video recording posted on Twitter. They said they are "doing okay, still asymptomatic."

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British actor Idris Elba, will be receiving a special BAFTA award for his contribution to television. Elba who is known popular for his role as Stringer Bell in 'The Wire' will be honoured for his creative contribution to the small screen industry.

British actor Idris Elba, will be receiving a special BAFTA award for his contribution to television. Elba who is known popular for his role as Stringer Bell in 'The Wire' will be honoured for his creative contribution to the small screen industry. BAFTA is considered British Academy's highest honour. The upcoming event is set to take place as a closed studio show on July 31 and will honour the 47-year-old actor for making the best use of his influence to push for further diversity in the cinema industry. "It`s a great privilege to be honored with the BAFTA Special Award. It`s been a mission of mine to provide opportunity and access to emerging talent from diverse backgrounds in this industry, which is the same opportunity I received many years ago from open-minded and diversity conscious casting," Elba said in a statement. In 2016 he challenged British parliament on the matter and later used his production company Green Door Pictures to provide on-the-job training and help undiscovered talent. The `Luther` star also thanked BAFTA for considering him and others for their dedication to the same cause. "I thank BAFTA for recognizing myself and others who are dedicated to the same cause, as these are all necessary steps towards helping to shift the awareness and understanding of the diversity gap in entertainment," Elba noted. The BAFTA TV Awards ceremony this year was earlier scheduled to be conducted in May but was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now the gala event will take place as a closed studio, socially distanced show, with Richard Ayoade as the host. Raving about the efforts of the English actor, BAFTA chief executive Amanda Berry added, "Idris is one of Britain`s best-known actors in the UK and internationally with a long and successful career on-screen, and an accomplished director, producer, and writer. "He is also a driving force for championing diversity, ensuring talented people from all backgrounds achieve their potential. We`re delighted to recognise Idris, and his outstanding work, at this year`s ceremony," Berry concluded. Earlier in March, the actor, and his wife Sabrina had tested positive for the coronavirus. The duo had updated their health status later through a video recording posted on Twitter. They said they are "doing okay, still asymptomatic."

Idris Elba to be honoured with special BAFTA award for his contribution to TV

HBO and Sky's nuclear drama 'Chernobyl'&nbsp;was the big winner at the BAFTA TV Craft Awards on Friday (local time) after taking home prizes in seven categories. 
 
The 2019 released historical drama revolves around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of April 1986. The explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was one of the world`s worst man-made catastrophes.

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According to the news agency, the award ceremony was hosted by Stephen Mangan from a socially-distanced studio and broadcasted as-live on BAFTA's social media channels. 
 
The gala event was earlier scheduled to take place in April, however, was postponed owing to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, this year's BAFTA TV Craft awards moved to an online format.BBC and HBO's Philip Pullman adaptation 'His Dark Materials'&nbsp;which got a nomination for five prizes, have won two awards, while Aisling Bea won in the Breakthrough Talent category for her writing debut 'This Way Up'. 
 
Here is the complete list of auteurs, who have won BAFTA TV Awards on Friday: 
 
Breakthrough Talent--Aisling Bea (Writer) 
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Costume Design--Odile Dicks-Mireaux 
 
Director: Factual --Arthur Cary 
 
Director: Fiction --Johan Renck 
 
Director: Multi-Camera --Janet Fraser Crook 
 
Editing: Factual--Michael Harte 
 
Editing: Fiction-- Simon Smith, Jinx Godfrey 
 
Entertainment Craft Team -- David Bishop, Vicky Gill, Andy Tapley, Patrick Doherty 
 
Make Up &amp; Hair Design -- Loz Schiavo Original Music-- Hildur Gudnadottir 
 
Photography: Factual --Bertie Gregory, Howard Bourne, John Shier 
 
Photography &amp; Lighting: Fiction -- Jakob Ihre 
 
Production Design--Luke Hull, Claire Levinson-Gendler 
 
Scripted Casting -- Des Hamilton 
 
Sound: Factual -- Graham Wild, Kate Hopkins 
 
Sound Team -- Battle Of The Brass Bands 
 
Sound: Fiction -- Sound Team Special 
 
Visual &amp; Graphic Effects-- Framestore 
 
Painting Practice, Real Sfx, Russell Dodgson 
 
Titles &amp; Graphic Identity-- Elastic, Painting Practice 
 
Writer: Comedy--Jamie Demetriou 
 
Writer: Drama-- Jesse Armstrong&nbsp;

HBO and Sky's nuclear drama 'Chernobyl' was the big winner at the BAFTA TV Craft Awards on Friday (local time) after taking home prizes in seven categories. The 2019 released historical drama revolves around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of April 1986.

HBO and Sky's nuclear drama 'Chernobyl' was the big winner at the BAFTA TV Craft Awards on Friday (local time) after taking home prizes in seven categories. The 2019 released historical drama revolves around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of April 1986. The explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was one of the world`s worst man-made catastrophes. Also read: Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans to star in Russo brothers upcoming Netflix film According to the news agency, the award ceremony was hosted by Stephen Mangan from a socially-distanced studio and broadcasted as-live on BAFTA's social media channels. The gala event was earlier scheduled to take place in April, however, was postponed owing to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, this year's BAFTA TV Craft awards moved to an online format.BBC and HBO's Philip Pullman adaptation 'His Dark Materials' which got a nomination for five prizes, have won two awards, while Aisling Bea won in the Breakthrough Talent category for her writing debut 'This Way Up'. Here is the complete list of auteurs, who have won BAFTA TV Awards on Friday: Breakthrough Talent--Aisling Bea (Writer) Costume Design--Odile Dicks-Mireaux Director: Factual --Arthur Cary Director: Fiction --Johan Renck Director: Multi-Camera --Janet Fraser Crook Editing: Factual--Michael Harte Editing: Fiction-- Simon Smith, Jinx Godfrey Entertainment Craft Team -- David Bishop, Vicky Gill, Andy Tapley, Patrick Doherty Make Up & Hair Design -- Loz Schiavo Original Music-- Hildur Gudnadottir Photography: Factual --Bertie Gregory, Howard Bourne, John Shier Photography & Lighting: Fiction -- Jakob Ihre Production Design--Luke Hull, Claire Levinson-Gendler Scripted Casting -- Des Hamilton Sound: Factual -- Graham Wild, Kate Hopkins Sound Team -- Battle Of The Brass Bands Sound: Fiction -- Sound Team Special Visual & Graphic Effects-- Framestore Painting Practice, Real Sfx, Russell Dodgson Titles & Graphic Identity-- Elastic, Painting Practice Writer: Comedy--Jamie Demetriou Writer: Drama-- Jesse Armstrong

'Chernobyl' wins big at virtual BAFTA TV Craft Awards; takes seven prizes

The British Academy Film and Television Awards now has a new date. After it was earlier pushed to February 14 because of the coronavirus pandemic, BAFTA has been pushed further so that it doesn't coincide with Oscars ceremony.

Oscars, too, have been postponed further. They will now be held on April 25.&nbsp;

On Monday, BAFTA said the upcoming&nbsp;British Academy Film Awards will be held on&nbsp;April 11, 2021, allowing the UK&nbsp;awards show to remain among the last of the Oscar precursors. The films will thus also have an extended eligibility period.&nbsp;

In a statement, the British Academy said,&nbsp;"The date for the 2022 Film Awards, announced last year as 13 February, is currently under consideration as part of the awards review (set up following this year’s film nominations), and any changes will be published once the review has been completed, alongside other findings and recommendations."

BAFTA will reveal further details in later announcements for the ceremony.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bafta-announces-new-dates-for-upcoming-rescheduled-awards-ceremony-301904">BAFTA announces new dates for upcoming rescheduled awards ceremony</a>

The British Academy Film and Television Awards now has a new date. After it was earlier pushed to February 14 because of the coronavirus pandemic, BAFTA has been pushed further so that it doesn't coincide with Oscars ceremony.

The British Academy Film and Television Awards now has a new date. After it was earlier pushed to February 14 because of the coronavirus pandemic, BAFTA has been pushed further so that it doesn't coincide with Oscars ceremony. Oscars, too, have been postponed further. They will now be held on April 25. On Monday, BAFTA said the upcoming British Academy Film Awards will be held on April 11, 2021, allowing the UK awards show to remain among the last of the Oscar precursors. The films will thus also have an extended eligibility period. In a statement, the British Academy said, "The date for the 2022 Film Awards, announced last year as 13 February, is currently under consideration as part of the awards review (set up following this year’s film nominations), and any changes will be published once the review has been completed, alongside other findings and recommendations." BAFTA will reveal further details in later announcements for the ceremony. BAFTA announces new dates for upcoming rescheduled awards ceremony

BAFTA 2021 to be held on April 11, eligibility period extended

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