BAFTA MOVIES COVERAGE

Lynette Porter Releases New Benedict Cumberbatch Biography

In early June a detailed performance biography of Benedict Cumberbatch comes out to the delight of his millions of fans around the world - and it's already top of the Sherlock Holmes bestseller lists.... (more...)

Cate Blanchett to Star in David Mamet's BLACKBIRD

Variety reports that Cate Blanchett has signed on to lead David Mamet's BLACKBIRD, described as 'a present-day Hitchcockian nailbiter turning on a secret explanation for the 1963 assassination of U.S... (more...)

Anne Hathaway Confirmed for Film Musical SONG ONE

Movieweb.com reports that Anne Hathaway has officially signed on to star in a new musical drama SONG ONE from Worldview Entertainment. The project will be helmed by Kate Barker-Froyland from her own s... (more...)

Sundance Institute Selects 13 Projects for Directors and Screenwriters Labs, June 2013

Sundance Institute today announced the 13 projects selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from May 27 through June 27. Under the lea... (more...)

GAME OF THRONES' Richard Madden to Play 'The Prince' in Kenneth Branagh's CINDERELLA

GAME OF THRONES' Richard Madden has officially signed on for Sir Kenneth Branagh's live-action interpretation of the beloved classic tale CINDERELLA, it was announced today. (more...)

Andrew Garfield to Star in Scorsese Thriller SILENCE

Deadline reports that Andrew Garfield has signed on to star in Martin Scorsese's upcoming thriller SILENCE. The actor will take on the role of Father Rodrigues in the big screen adaptation of Shusaku ... (more...)

Michael Palin to Receive Academy Fellowship at British Academy Television Awards

Michael Palin will receive BAFTA's highest honour, the BAFTA Fellowship, at this year's Arqiva British Academy Television Awards. (more...)

Oscar-winning Director Kathryn Bigelow Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree

Academy-Award winning director Kathryn Bigelow and world-renowned curator Paul Schimmel will receive Doctor of Fine Arts degrees from the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI). (more...)

Blanchett, James Set for Disney's CINDERELLA; Branagh to Direct

Actress Lily James (Downton Abbey) has been cast as Cinderella in Disney's upcoming live-action interpretation of the beloved classic tale. The film is being directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh and stars ... (more...)

Jamie Foxx in Talks to Star Opposite Quvenzhane Wallis in ANNIE Film

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jamie Foxx (Django Unchained) is in talks to star opposite Quvenzhane Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild) in producers Will Smith and Jay-Z's film adaptation of A... (more...)

Michael Fassbender to Play MACBETH in New Film Adaptation

Screendaily.com reports that Michael Fassbender is currently attached to star in an upcoming film adaptation of the iconic Shakespearean play MACBETH from See Saw Films and Film4. (more...)

Anne Hathaway to Star in New Rock Indie

According to Showbiz411, the actress has signed on to star in Kate Barker-Froyland's SongOne, an independent film focused on an up-and-coming rock singer, played by Irish musician Johnny Flynn). Hathw... (more...)

Jake Gyllenhaal & Rene Russo to Star in Indie Drama NIGHTCRAWLER

According to Variety, Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo have officially signed on to lead Dan Gilroy's upcoming dark indie flick NIGHTCRAWLER. Tony Gilroy is set to produce alongside Gyllenhaal. (more...)

Ben Affleck to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Brown University

Brown University will confer six honorary doctorates during its 245th Commencement Sunday, May 26, 2013. According to the school's web site, actor and director Ben Affleck will be among the honorees. (more...)

UPDATE: Roundabout Bringing CABARET Back to Studio 54 in 2014? Cumming to Reprise Role; Hathaway Not Confirmed

Now according to the New York Times, Roundabout Theater Company, which revived the musical back in 1998, is planning to bring the show back to Studio 54 in early 2014. Composer John Kander revealed to... (more...)

Anne Hathaway to Make Broadway Debut as 'Sally Bowles' in CABARET This September

The U.K.'s Daily Mail reports exclusively that Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway will make her Broadway debut as Sally Bowles in the Tony winning musical CABARET. (more...)

Nina Conti's Debut Film 'Her Master's Voice' Nominated by BAFTA

Nina Conti's self-funded labour of love, 'Her Master's Voice' has proved that BAFTA nominated documentaries don't have to blow the budget. Her nomination for the film about her pilgrimage to Kentucky ... (more...)

Hynes, Saunders Among Jury to Select BAFTA Emerging Comedy Screenwriters

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Rocliffe today announced the confirmed jury members who will decide which emerging comedy screenwriters will showcase their work in front of... (more...)

David O. Russell Named Guest Director for 2013 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL

Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film Independent, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced Academy Award nominated and Fil... (more...)

Hailee Steinfeld to Lead BARELY LETHAL Comedy

Deadline reports that Hailee Steinfeld will star in director Kyle Newman's upcoming comedy BARELY LETHAL. The film, penned by John D'Arco, will be produced by Brett Ratner, RKO and Hopscotch Features... (more...)

DJANGO UNCHAINED Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Vinyl Now Available

The best way to experience the 'DJANGO UNCHAINED' ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK [Loma Vista/Republic Records] is on the special edition vinyl release available in stores April 16. (more...)

Film Music of Michael Nyman for Solo Piano Now Available

BuySoundtrax Records is proud to announce the release of The Film Music of Michael Nyman For Solo Piano featuring piano performances by Joohyun Park. The recording will be available digitally, in stor... (more...)

Recording Academy Honors Jennifer Hudson at Grammys On the Hill Awards Tonight

The Recording Academy — the organization internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards— will present its 2013 GRAMMYs on the HillAwards in Washington, D.C., tonight, April 17 at the Hamilton. (more...)

Lakeshore Records Releases THE CALL Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Today

Lakeshore Records releases the THE CALL – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally on March 12th and in stores today, April 16, 2013. John Debney (TV's Hatfields & McCoys, The Passion of the Chri... (more...)

Jim Carrey Set for Summit's RICKY STANICKY

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the studio has offically tapped Jim Carrey to star in the film, following multiple false-starts and casting flubs. James Franco had originally signed on to st... (more...)