All articles tagged with #bafta
Originally Published 4 days ago — by BBC
Several big stars like George Clooney, Dwayne Johnson, and Julia Roberts missed out on the Bafta longlist, which highlights key contenders for the upcoming awards, with notable films and performances recognized, and some expected Oscar contenders notably absent from the list.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
Micheal Ward, a BAFTA-winning actor known for 'Top Boy' and other acclaimed works, has been charged with rape and sexual assault related to an incident in January 2023, and is scheduled to appear in court on August 28.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Bafta-winning actor Micheal Ward, known for Top Boy and other roles, has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault related to an incident in January 2023, and is scheduled to appear in court on August 28.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
Two teenagers from Yorkshire, Thiago and Tanisi, won awards at the BAFTA Young Game Designer Competition for their innovative game and concept, showcasing their talent at various exhibitions and receiving praise for their creativity and storytelling skills.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Video Games Chronicle
BAFTA has released its longlist for the 2025 Game Awards, clarifying that DLC will not be eligible for the Best Game award, though it can compete in the Evolving Game and certain craft categories. Remasters are also excluded from the top prize, while full remakes are only eligible in craft categories. Voting for nominations begins in January 2025, with the final nominations announced in March. The longlist includes titles like Animal Well, Astro Bot, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
BAFTA has introduced a new rule allowing it to strip future winners of their awards if they are convicted of serious crimes or proven dishonesty, starting in 2025. This decision follows the conviction of former BBC News host Huw Edwards for child pornography offenses. The rule will apply to competitive awards, while honorary awards can already be revoked. BAFTA chair Sara Putt emphasized the complexity of the issue and noted that the criteria will not be applied retrospectively.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Wire
Robert Downey Jr. took a dig at the Marvel Cinematic Universe during his BAFTA acceptance speech, referencing his role as Tony Stark and his recent portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer." His remarks come amid a downturn in superhero movie performance at the box office, with recent releases like "The Marvels" and "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" underperforming. Industry insiders are questioning audience fatigue with the genre, as several high-profile superhero films are facing delays and poor box office numbers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
BAFTA faced backlash for omitting Matthew Perry from the In Memoriam segment of its Film Awards ceremony, prompting the organization to announce plans to honor the late actor at its Television Awards in May 2024. Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in "Friends," also had a notable film career. The decision to exclude him from the tribute sparked criticism, with fans expressing disappointment on social media. Perry passed away in October at the age of 54, and had previously been honored during the In Memoriam segment at the Emmys.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Caller
A social media prankster managed to crash the stage at the British Academy Film Awards and stood among the cast and crew of Oppenheimer, prompting serious questions about security. The man, dressed in a suit and hat, remained on stage during the team's acceptance speech, raising concerns about the event's security measures. BAFTA is currently investigating the breach and has not disclosed any details about the prankster's identity or their plans to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Zoe Report
The 2024 BAFTA after-party at the British Vogue And Tiffany & Co Celebrate Fashion And Film Party saw stars like Kaia Gerber, Charithra Chandran, and Alexa Chung embracing the gilded trend with gold ensembles, while Rosamund Pike, Emily Blunt, and Alison Oliver opted for structured silhouettes in sheer gowns and midi dresses. Other standout looks included Sheila Atim in an asymmetrical pink gown by Versace and Dua Lipa in a chic Valentino gown with Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The BAFTAs responded to a social media prankster joining the Oppenheimer team onstage during the awards ceremony, stating that the individual was removed by security and that they are taking the incident very seriously. The man, who was not named, appeared to be affiliated with the film as he walked onstage during the acceptance speech, but was later seen tucking something under his arm and clapping before leaving. The prankster is reportedly a YouTuber known for crashing events, and the incident took place in front of presenter Michael J. Fox and host David Tennant. Oppenheimer was the big winner of the night, taking home seven awards.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A prankster, identified as YouTuber Lizwani, crashed the acceptance speech for "Oppenheimer" at the BAFTAs, joining the cast and crew onstage before being removed by security. The prankster, dressed in a suit and black hat, was captured on camera smirking during the acceptance speech. Despite police reportedly confiscating part of his footage, Lizwani plans to release a video of the incident. This is not the first time he has infiltrated high-profile events, having previously snuck into the Brit Awards and the Fifa Ballon d’Or soccer award.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Bafta is taking a security breach during the best film speech at the awards ceremony "very seriously" after a man, believed to be a YouTuber, managed to join the winners on stage without making any notable gestures or attempting to speak. The gate-crasher, who has previously infiltrated other major awards ceremonies, has not yet posted about the stunt on social media. The incident occurred as the Oppenheimer team accepted their award, with the prankster standing next to actor Cillian Murphy before walking off stage without any interaction from those present.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Prince William made an awkward gaffe at the BAFTA awards by telling Rising Star winner Mia McKenna-Bruce, who starred in a harrowing coming-of-age film about rape, that her movie looked like a lot of fun, despite not having seen it. He also admitted to not having watched any of the nominees' films and apologized for his wife Kate's absence due to abdominal surgery. Despite the gaffe, William attended the event solo and engaged with filmmakers and actors, expressing admiration for the strong competition and diversity in the categories.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NME
BAFTA faced criticism for not including late Friends star Matthew Perry in the in memoriam segment during the recent ceremony, with viewers expressing disappointment. The organization explained that Perry will be honored in the forthcoming BAFTA television awards in May and on the in memoriam section on their website. The decision follows a similar cancellation of a bigger tribute to Perry at the 2024 Emmys. Meanwhile, Michael J Fox made a surprise appearance at the BAFTAs, and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and Samantha Morton received awards.