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‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ at 20: Renée Zellweger recalls weird way she discovered British backlash to her casting
Actress tells Yahoo she was deep undercover in the U.K. when she learned the tabloids weren't thrilled with "crap American playing English icon."
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BAFTA TV Nominations: ‘Chernobyl’ Leads The Way After Being Recognized In 14 Categories
Chernobyl is leading the pack for this year's BAFTA TV Awards and BAFTA TV Craft Awards after the Sky and HBO original scored 14 nominations, including best drama mini-series. The nuclear disaster drama's 14 nods mean it is the most-nominated show in BAFTA history alongside Killing Eve last year, which was also recognized in 14 […]
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Bryan Singer’s Name Removed From BAFTA Nomination for ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
The BAFTA awards has suspended the nomination for Bryan Singer for his work on the film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the British Academy announced Wednesday. “Bohemian Rhapsody” was nominated for seven awards, and Singer’s name was listed along with producer Graham King and writer Anthony McCarten for its nomination for Outstanding British Film. King and McCarten’s names will still be listed as nominees for the film. “In light of recent very serious allegations, BAFTA has informed Bryan Singer that hi
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Fired 'Bohemian Rhapsody' director Bryan Singer's BAFTA nod sparks backlash
The accolades continue to roll in for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and, by default, controversial director Bryan Singer.
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Was Jennifer Lawrence 'rude' to Joanna Lumley during BAFTAs? Social media picks sides
Some tweeters felt Lawrence dissed Lumley following hypberloic intro; others deemed the backlash unwarranted.
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'Three Billboards' leads the pack at politically edged BAFTA awards
Dark comedy "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" was the biggest winner at the BAFTA Film Awards, held in London on Sunday, an event which saw the campaign for women's rights in the entertainment industry take centre stage. "Three Billboards" won five awards, including best film, best actress for its lead performer Frances McDormand and a supporting actor award for Sam Rockwell. Writer-director Martin McDonagh also won for the film's original screenplay.
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How 'Three Billboards,' 'Shape of Water' have suddenly become the Oscar favorites
In what's so far been a refreshingly unpredictable race for Oscar's Best Picture trophy, a pair of clear-cut favorites appear to be emerging out of the fog.