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Andy Serkis: 'There Are Not Enough Chances For Working Class Actors'
Actor Andy Serkis fears young British actors from poor backgrounds are purposefully snubbed by moviemakers.The Lord Of The Rings star recently paid a visit to The Young Actors Theatre in north London, where he first...
Two Americans Found Dead On Real-life Captain Phillips Ship
The ship which was hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009 and used as inspiration for Tom Hanks' Captain Phillips drama has hit headlines again after two Americans were found dead onboard the vessel in the...
Act Of Killing Director Can Never Return To Indonesia
A co-director of Bafta-winning film The Act Of Killing fears he will never be able to return to Indonesia as the hard-hitting documentary has put his life at risk.The movie shocked audiences with first-hand accounts...
Noel Gallagher In Talks For An Oasis Film
Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher has been approached by a film studio to make a movie about the rock group.The band split in 2009 following a backstage bust-up between Noel and his singer brother Liam...
Dame Helen Mirren Welcomed At Buckingham Palace As 'Granny'
Dame Helen Mirren was finally given the royal thumbs up for her portrayal of The Queen at a Buckingham Palace party in London on Monday night (17Feb14).The actress was awarded a Bafta Fellowship by Prince...
Hey Internet, Of Course Bradley Cooper Knew Who Barkhad Abdi Was
There were some pretty nasty accusations flying round on what was otherwise a cordial affair at the Baftas last night; when Emma Thompson read out Barkhad Abdi’s name for the Best Supporting Actor award, the...
10 Things The Bafta's Told Us About The Oscars
As the last big awards show before the Academy Awards in March the BAFTA’s has always been regarded as a solid barometer for the Oscars. Last night (February 16, 2014) however was full of surprises,...
Bafta's Red Carpet: Best And Worst Dressed On The Night [Pictures]
Awards season is when we get to judge not only the acting performances of our favourite Hollywood stars but also their wardrobe choices. The BAFTA’s is always the best place to make a pre-Oscar’s fashion...
Baftas 2014: Is Jennifer Lawrence Just Going To Win Everything, All The Time?
This is getting a bit ridiculous: Jennifer Lawrence could just about win the Ballon d’Or right now. Best Supporting Actress at the Baftas ahead of Sally Hawking and Lupita Nyong’o? Come on, really? We get...
Judi Dench Flashes Her Butt At The Baftas
Dame Judi Dench left movie mogul Harvey Weinstein cringing at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) film awards when she flashed her butt to Oprah Winfrey in front of him.The veteran British...
From 'Gravity' To Barkhad Abdi - Where The Baftas 2014 Got It Wrong
The Baftas delivered on certain promises, collating some of the world’s biggest stars and funneling them down a red carpet, giving a select few the chance to present an award, and, creating talking points as...
Cate Blanchett Turns Air Blue At Baftas
Cate Blanchett turned the air blue at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) film awards on Sunday night (16Feb14) when she cursed while dedicating her best actress win to Philip Seymour Hoffman.The...
Gravity Wins Big As 12 Years A Slave Stalls At Baftas
Space drama Gravity scooped a handful of top honours at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Awards on Sunday (16Feb14), including a Best Director prize for Alfonso Cuaron.The sci-fi hit, starring Sandra...
Gravity Already A Big Winner At Baftas As First Awards Are Announced
Gravity has become the early winner at the Bafta Awards in London, picking up a handful of top prizes, including Best Screenplay, Music, Cinematography and Best British Film.The outer space drama, starring Sandra Bullock and...
Helen Mirren Sad Parents Won't Witness Bafta Honour
Veteran actress Dame Helen Mirren has mixed emotions about landing a fellowship from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) as she is sad her parents did not live to witness the proud...
Harvey Weinstein Fears Judi Dench's Illness Could Cost Her Awards
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein fears Dame Judi Dench may miss out on top awards this season because she has not be able to campaign due to ill health.Dench is up for the Best Actress Award...
Helen Mirren Hopes Bafta Honour Is Proof The Royals Like Her
Dame Helen Mirren hopes Prince William's decision to present her with her Bafta fellowship on Sunday (16Feb14) means the royal family approves of her portrayal of The Queen.The Oscar-winning actress has played William's grandmother, Queen...
Peter Greenaway To Receive Bafta Honour
British director Peter Greenaway will be honoured for his contribution to cinema at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Awards on Sunday (16Feb14).The Draughtsman's Contract moviemaker, who famously declared "cinema is dead"...
Matt Damon Facing Long Haul Commute To See Family
Actor Matt Damon will travel more than 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometres) in the space of just five days as he jets between London and Los Angeles to see his children.Damon has been in London to...
The Baftas 2014: Predicting Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director And Best Supporting Categories
Award season has been grumbling away like Smaug inside Erebor for the last few months; but dragon is slowly awakening. Since the Gotham awards last year, the perennial question of ‘who’ll win what?’ has echoed...
American Hustle Tops U.k. Box Office
Hit crime movie American Hustle has soared to the top of the U.K. box office in its opening weekend (03-05Jan14).The film starring Christian Bale, which earned 10 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta)...
Scottish Actor Ford Kiernan's Son Found Dead
The 12-year-old son of Scottish actor Ford Kiernan has been found dead.Sonny Kiernan's body was discovered at his parents' home in Glasgow, Scotland on Monday night (06Jan14). Police are now investigating the death, which...
Gravity Tipped For Big Night At Baftas With 11 Nominations
Gravity is the movie to beat at this year's (14) British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Awards after landing 11 nominations.The space thriller is up for top awards including Best Film, Outstanding British...
Hollywood Newcomers To Battle For Bafta Rising Star Award
12 Years A Slave star Lupita Nyong'o, French actress Lea Seydoux, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2's Dane Dehaan are among the young actors nominated for the British Academy Of Film And Television Arts' (Bafta) Rising...
Comedian John Fortune Dead At 74
British comedian and satirist John Fortune has died, aged 74.The Cambridge University-educated funnyman died on Tuesday (31Dec13). Confirming the sad news, his agent Vivienne Clore says, "It is with great sadness that I write...
The Pianist Composer Wojciech Kilar Dies At 81
The Pianist composer Wojciech Kilar has died, aged 81.The classical musician passed away on Sunday (29Dec13) in his hometown of Katowice, Poland following a long illness. Kilar began his career writing symphonies and concertos,...
Peter Capaldi Was Only Actor Who Auditioned For Doctor Who
New Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi was the only actor who auditioned for the latest incarnation of the Time Lord.The Thick of It actor was announced as the replacement for Matt Smith in August (13)...
Keira Knightley Recycles Wedding Dress For Charity Gala
Keira Knightley relived her wedding day on Tuesday night (03Dec13) by taking to the red carpet in the designer gown she wore for her low-key nuptials.The Pirates of the Caribbean beauty married The Klaxons star...
Life Of Pi Wins Another Bafta
Ang Lee's acclaimed drama Life Of Pi has added to its British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Film Awards haul by claiming the top prize at the organisation's Children's Awards.The film scooped a...
Emma Thompson Details Ugly Side Of Hollywood In Bafta Retrospective
British actress Emma Thompson opened up about the dark side of Hollywood during a special British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) event on Sunday (24Nov13).The Oscar-winner was the subject of a Life in...
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