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

Paul Hechinger — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:50:55 +0000

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

Tom Brook — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:41:40 +0000

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

Paul Hechinger — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:42:17 +0000

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

Tom Brook — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:19:05 +0000

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?

Paul Hechinger — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:15:15 +0000

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

Kevin Wicks — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:33:43 +0000

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

Tom Brook — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:32:14 +0000

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’

Leah Rozen — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:13:56 +0000

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

Kevin Wicks — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:41:24 +0000

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

Tom Brook — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:32:08 +0000

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.