Tag Archives: Oscars

Academy Awards Recap: Daniel Day-Lewis, ‘Skyfall’ Make Oscar History

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on February 25th, 2013

Daniel Day-Lewis at last night's Academy Awards ceremony (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Images)

The biggest British-related award of the evening was the one that, as was widely expected, went to Daniel Day-Lewis as best actor in the title role of Lincoln.

WATCH: The British Take on Accuracy in Oscar-Nominated Films

By Tom Brook | Posted on February 22nd, 2013

Daniel Day-Lewis at the Montecito Award ceremony at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

In the run up to the Oscars, the three best picture nominees with stories based on real people or events — Lincoln, Argo and Zero Dark Thirty — have all had the veracity of their storytelling challenged.

The James Bonds Who Won’t Be at the Oscar Tribute

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on February 22nd, 2013

David Niven, left, with John Huston on the set of 'Casino Royale' in London in 1966. (AP Images)

After weeks of speculation that all six James Bonds might appear at the Oscars, the latest word is that there will not be a 007 reunion this Sunday.

WATCH: A Look at Britain’s Oscar Chances

By Tom Brook | Posted on February 20th, 2013

Daniel Day-Lewis in 'Lincoln' (Photo: 20th Century Fox/Amblin Entertainment)

This year, there’s no big British Oscar winning film in sight like The King’s Speech. But some British victories are being forecast.

Betting on Bond: Which 007s Will Show Up for Oscar Tribute?

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on February 12th, 2013

Sean Connery as James Bond in 'Dr. No.' (MGM)

Just as bookies all over the world are taking bets on the next Pope, they’re offering wagers on who will win Oscars. British bookmaker William Hill even has a kind of movie version trifecta, a special Lincoln bet bundle.

It’s Official: Adele to Perform ‘Skyfall’ at Oscars

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on January 23rd, 2013

Adele to sing 'Skyfall' live for the very first time at the Oscars. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Britain may have been largely snubbed when nominations were announced for the film industry’s biggest award, but there will be a strong reason for Anglo-fans to tune in to the Academy Awards on February 24. Adele is set to perform ...

WATCH: ‘Les Miserables’ Director Tom Hooper on Fictionalizing in Reality-Based Films

By Tom Brook | Posted on January 14th, 2013

British director Tom Hooper — who was snubbed by the Academy last week when it chose not to give him a Best Director Oscar nomination for Les Mis�rables — has willingly weighed in over whether or not feature filmmakers ...

Daniel Day-Lewis: ‘Downton Abbey’ is ‘Why I Left England’

By Leah Rozen | Posted on January 10th, 2013

Daniel Day-Lewis at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Monday. (Kristina Bumphrey, Starpix/AP Images)

Nearly eight million viewers tuned into PBS on Sunday night to see the premiere of Downton Abbey’s third season, but Oscar nominee Daniel Day-Lewis wasn’t one of them.

Oscar Nominations: ‘Skyfall,’ Rachel Weisz Among the Many UK Snubs

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on January 10th, 2013

Daniel Craig soaking it all in at the premiere of Skyfall. (Photo via AP)

Every year, the Oscars provide us with a few jaw-collapsing snubs amongst the predictable, safe nominees.

WATCH: Rachel Weisz Surprised at Her U.S. Awards Season Momentum

By Tom Brook | Posted on January 9th, 2013

Rachel Weisz in 'The Deep Blue Sea' (Photo: Music Box Films)

British actress Rachel Weisz says she has no idea why her portrayal in the film The Deep Blue Sea has brought her significant awards recognition in the U.S. after having had a relatively modest impact in the U.K.