THE BRITISH ACADEMY OF FILM AND TELEVISION ARTS MOVIES COVERAGE

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...)

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...)

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...)

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...)

Hamish Hamilton to Receive BAFTA's Special Award

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced that industry-renowned television director, Hamish Hamilton, will receive the BAFTA Special Award at the British Academy Tel... (more...)

BAFTA to Honor Broadcaster Delia Smith with Special Award at Career Retrospective

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced that cook, author and broadcaster Delia Smith CBE will be presented with a BAFTA Special Award during a tribute event on Tue... (more...)

Cate Blanchett to Lead HBO Films' CANCER VIXEN

Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett has chosen her next gig. Blanchet is set to star in HBO Films' adaptation of Marisa Acocella Marchetto's memoir CANCER VIXEN: A TRUE STORY, according to Deadline. (more...)

GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL Presents Biggest Ever Program, Now thru Feb 23

Film lovers, rejoice! Glasgow Film Festival today announced its most ambitious programme yet: bookended by two very different romantic comedies, kicking off on Valentine's Day and ending on the night ... (more...)

SKYFALL Comes to Digital HD, Blu-ray/DVD Today

Box-office smash, SKYFALL, will soon be available to own in high-definition, it was announced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. ... (more...)

Photo Flash: Anne Hathaway & More Win at 2013 BAFTA Awards

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced the winners of the 2013 BAFTA Awards last night, Sunday February 10 in London. Below, check out the full list of winners as well as photos fro... (more...)

ARGO Wins 'Best Film' at 2013 BAFTA Awards - All the Winners Here!

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts were held today in the UK, and once again, ARGO took home the top two prizes: 'Best Film,' and 'Best Director' for Ben Affleck. (more...)

BAFTAS: Anne Hathaway Wins Best Supporting Actress For LES MISERABLES!

Anne Hathaway has won Best Supporting Actress at this evening's BAFTAs for her role as Fantine in Les Miserables, beating Amy Adams, Helen Hunt, Judi Dench and Sally Field to the award. (more...)

ACE to Honor Editors Richard Marks, Larry Silk with Lifetime Achievement Awards

American Cinema Editors (ACE) will honor veteran editors Richard Marks, A.C.E. and Larry Silk, A.C.E. with the organization's prestigious Lifetime Career Achievement Award at the 63rd Annual ACE Eddi... (more...)

Hollywood Legend Jodie Foster to Appear at Sun Valley Film Festival

Jodie Foster, Academy Award-winning actress and recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards for her outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment, will be a featu... (more...)

BAFTA Announces First Ever 'Theatrical' Release for Nominated Short Films

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced that a package of nominated live action and animated shorts from this year's EE British Academy Film Awards will screen in U... (more...)

SKYFALL Coming to Digital HD, Blu-ray/DVD This February

Box-office smash, SKYFALL, will soon be available to own in high-definition, it was announced today by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertain... (more...)

THE MUSIC TEACHER, A CHJANA and More Win 2013 Sundance Institute Mahindra Global Filmmaking Awards

Sundance Institute and India's Mahindra Group today announced the four winners of the 2013 Sundance Institute | Mahindra Global Filmmaking Awards, in recognition and support of emerging independent fi... (more...)

GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL Announces Biggest Ever Program, 2/12 - 14

Film lovers, rejoice! Glasgow Film Festival today announced its most ambitious programme yet: bookended by two very different romantic comedies, kicking off on Valentine's Day and ending on the night ... (more...)

Screeenwriter-Playwright Tom Stoppard to Receive WGA's Lifetime Achievement Honor

Award-winning screenwriter-playwright Tom Stoppard is set to receive the Writers Guild of America, West's 2013 Laurel Award for Screen, honoring lifetime achievement in outstanding writing for motion ... (more...)

LINCOLN Among Top Nominees of Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) today announced the nominees in the five AACTA International Award categories, recognising international achievements in film as follows: B... (more...)

Kate Winslet Secretly Weds Ned Rocknroll in New York

EW reports that Kate Winslet has wed the nephew of Richard Branson, Ned Rocknroll (born Abel Smith) in a secret ceremony in New York earlier in the month. (more...)

Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces SEE IT IN 70MM, Now thru 1/1

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced that it will present 15 films in their original 70mm glory, featuring a mix of beloved classics and rarely screened gems, all at the Walter Reade Theater -... (more...)

Sundance Institute Announces Jury Members for 2013 Sundance Film Festival

Sundance Institute announced today 19 members of five juries awarding prizes at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, January 17-27 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. Short Film Awards... (more...)

Billy Connolly Receives BAFTA's 'Outstanding Contribution Award'

One of Scotland's most successful talents of all time, Billy Connolly discussed his life and career at a very special public event last night (Monday 10th December) in Glasgow, entitled ‘BAFTA A Life ... (more...)