Tag Archives: The BAFTAs

BAFTA Celebrates 50 Years Of ‘Doctor Who’

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on May 10th, 2013

Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman on 'Doctor Who' (Photo: BBC AMERICA)

This weekend it’s the BAFTA Television Awards, hosted by Graham Norton. And, in recognition of 50 years of wonderment, 50 years of hiding behind soft furnishings, and 50 years of providing a LOT of work for British TV actors – ...

James Bond And The Argonauts: The 2013 BAFTAs

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on February 10th, 2013

Robert Wade, Sam Mendes, Barbara Broccoli, Michael G Wilson and Neal Purvis with the award for Outstanding British Film for 'Skyfall' in the press room at the 2013 British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London. URN:15760004 (Press Association via AP Images)

I’m pretty sure if a well-known British actor had tried his hand at directing, delivered a well-liked and unthodox thriller, starring himself, then taken it to an awards ceremony in America and walked off with two of the largest ...

BAFTAs: Abraham Lincoln Invades Britain And Beats Up James Bond

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on January 9th, 2013

It’s been a busy week for awards nominations, what with the BAFTA Rising Star nominees, and the National Television Awards – and it’s only Wednesday! – but today, BAFTA announced the full shortlist for their film ...

Meryl Streep Wins Acclaim, ‘Iron Lady’ Thatcher Remains Lightning Rod

By Leah Rozen | Posted on February 10th, 2012

It’s a smart bet that Meryl Streep will win a shiny BAFTA award – a golden face mask mounted on a squat pedestal – as Best Actress on Sunday for her widely praised turn as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in The ...

BAFTA Film Awards Longlist Revealed – Snape’s Up For An Award!

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on January 6th, 2012

The longlist for the British Academy Film Awards is out, in preparation for the ceremony on February 12, and as you’d expect, a lot of Anglophenia-friendly films have been nominated. Harry Potter, Tinker Tailor and The Iron Lady, ...

BAFTAs Wrap-Up: Will ‘The King’s Speech’ Sweep Continue at the Oscars?

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on February 13th, 2011

The King’s Speech, the period drama about King George VI’s struggle to overcome a stutter, won seven BAFTAs at yesterday’s ceremony (February 13). Its haul included awards for Best Actor (Colin Firth), Best Supporting ...

Ready, Set, Go for the BAFTAs: A Preview

By Leah Rozen | Posted on February 12th, 2011

As the seemingly endless, Louboutin-shod march to the Academy Awards on February 27 continues, all eyes will focus on London this Sunday (February 13) evening when the British Academy of Film and Television Arts hands out its coveted ...

WATCH: Oscar Nominee Helena Bonham Carter: A Career in Clips

By Leah Rozen | Posted on February 11th, 2011

It always comes as a surprise to see Helena Bonham Carter dressed in the latest couture concoction while walking the red carpet for an awards show or movie premiere. Where’s the corset?

‘Harry Potter’ Film Series Wins Early BAFTA Award

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on February 3rd, 2011

Although the ceremony is over a week away, Harry Potter has already won a BAFTA award. As BBC News reports, the entire film franchise, based on JK Rowling‘s best-selling fantasy novels, will receive this year’s Outstanding ...

BAFTA Nominations: ‘The King’s Speech’ Leads with 14

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on January 18th, 2011

The final nominees for the British Academy Film Awards, the UK equivalent to the Oscars, have been announced, nearly two weeks after the organization released their longlist. The King’s Speech leads this year’s pack with a ...