British Academy Film Awards

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The British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs or BAFTA Awards, is an annual film award show hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) to honour the best British and international contributions to film. The ceremony was first held at the flagship Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square in London, then the Royal Opera House from 2007 to 2016. The event was held at the Royal Albert Hall from 2017 to 2022, before moving to the Royal Festival Hall for 2023. The statue awarded to recipients depicts a theatrical mask.

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“Conclave” and “The Brutalist” dominate 2025 BAFTAs with four wins each "Conclave" dominated the 78th BAFTAs with four wins, including Best Picture, while "The Brutalist" matched its tally, earning Best Director for Brady Corbet and Best Actor for Adrien Brody. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:57Published on February 16, 2025

Ariana Grande, Colman Domingo and Pamela Anderson: The best dressed celebs at BAFTAs 2025 The 2025 BAFTA's red carpet was a fashion feast, with stars like Ariana Grande channeling Wicked with a pink-inspired look, and Timothée Chalamet keeping it sleek in all black. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:13Published on February 16, 2025

Prince William visits London Screen Academy Prince William was put in the director's seat during a visit to the London Screen Academy. The Prince met the next generation of filmmakers who put him to work as he toured the academy. The visit marks.. Credit: ODN Duration: 08:08Published on February 12, 2025

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Big Boys cast bid farewell with season three of Bafta-winning show Jack Rooke says he does not want to revisit the Big Boys story again once season three is out. Sky News - Published on February 9, 2025
Papal thriller and Mexican mafia musical lead this year's BAFTA nominations This year's BAFTA nominations have been revealed, with papal thriller Conclave leading the race. Sky News - Published on January 15, 2025
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BBC to retain BAFTA for Huw Edwards royal coverage - but others under review The BBC will keep its BAFTA won for royal coverage fronted by disgraced former newsreader Huw Edwards, but individual awards he received remain under review, it is understood. Sky News - Published on August 8, 2024
TV stars get ready to hit the BAFTAs red carpet Happy Valley, The Gold, Slow Horses and Top Boy are the four shows battling it out to be named best drama of the past year at the BAFTA TV Awards later today. Sky News - Published on May 12, 2024
Succession, Happy Valley and Doctor Who among BAFTA memorable TV moment award nominees David Beckham, Succession's Brian Cox and a 13-year-old pianist are among the unlikely rivals who will go head-to-head in a fan-voted category at this year's TV BAFTAs. Sky News - Published on March 13, 2024
BBC defends 'misjudged' BAFTA red carpet interview with Andrew Scott The BBC has apologised for a "misjudged" question to Andrew Scott in an awkward red carpet interview at the BAFTA film awards last week. Sky News - Published on February 24, 2024

BBC Defends Asking Andrew Scott About Barry Keoghan Nude 'Saltburn' Scene The BBC is largely defending an interview with Andrew Scott at the BAFTAs that's been slammed as homophobic ... over a question about a Barry Keoghan nude scene. In a statement Friday, the BBC says.. TMZ.com - Published on February 23, 2024
BAFTA bosses defend decision to omit Matthew Perry from tributes section at film awards The organisers of the BAFTAs have defended the decision to omit Friends actor Matthew Perry from this year's 'in memoriam' section and said he will be honoured at their TV awards instead. Sky News - Published on February 19, 2024
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BAFTAs Vs People's Choice Awards Had Polar Opposite Winners The People's Choice Awards and the BAFTAs weren't on the same page this year ... with such different winners, it just goes to show -- awards season is unpredictable as hell. Margot Robbie strutted away.. TMZ.com - Published on February 19, 2024	Matthew Perry Fans Slam BAFTA Awards For Snubbing Late Actor Fans of Matthew Perry slammed the BAFTA Awards over their perceived snub of the late actor, prompting the show's executives to respond to all the backlash. The fury began Sunday night after the 2024.. TMZ.com - Published on February 19, 2024
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A dog, a '90s pop star and Marty McFly: All the best bits of the BAFTAs Hosted by a sparking David Tennant, the BAFTA ceremony was packed with Hollywood A-listers, warming up ahead of next month's Oscars. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024	Oppenheimer sweeps the BAFTAs with seven awards - including the big prize Oppenheimer is the winner of the night at this year's BAFTAs, taking home seven awards, including the big one - best film. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024
BAFTAs fashion: All the outfits as stars hit the red carpet The stars are arriving on the red carpet ahead of this year's BAFTAs ceremony. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024	'No pension, no career, no future': Grim reality behind the scenes of British TV and film industry In terms of glamour and escapism, it doesn't get much bigger than the Baftas and, while this weekend, the great and the good from British cinema will be getting ready to party, further down the food.. Sky News - Published on February 16, 2024
Everything you need to know about this weekend's BAFTAs Britain's biggest celebration of film - the BAFTAs - take place this Sunday, honouring the best movies of the last year. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2024	Kate Beckinsale Says BAFTA Won't Promise In Memoriam Slot for Stepdad Kate Beckinsale says the folks running BAFTA can't make any promises when it comes to honoring her late stepfather -- which she thinks is outrageous ... and she may be right. The actress tore the.. TMZ.com - Published on January 19, 2024
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