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‘Conclave,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ Lead BAFTA Film Awards Nominations

Wednesday, January 15

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards nominations were announced, with Conclave and Emilia Pérez leading at 12 and 11 nods respectively. Other notable films like The Brutalist, Anora, Dune:... Read More.

BAFTA Awards, Umbrella Academy, The Boys, and More!

Monday, March 14

U.S. DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER BRENT RENAUD DIES IN UKRAINE: According to Variety, U.S. documentary filmmaker Brent Renaud was killed on Sunday (March 13th) at the age of 50 while reporting on the Russian invasion of... Read More.

Industry News: Disney, Netflix, BAFTA and More!

Tuesday, October 12

DISNEY ON PATH TO SURGE PAST NETFLIX: While Disney+ may have had a few growth issues recently, it is still on target to surpass Netflix’s subscriber numbers by 2025, according to the research firm... Read More.

Industry News: Dave Chappelle, Michael Imperioli, BAFTA TV and More!

Tuesday, October 5

DAVE CHAPPELLE’S THE CLOSER IS SET: Dave Chappelle is returning to Netflix with The Closer. Stan Lathan, who has directed all of his Netflix work, will also helm this one. It bows October 5th and... Read More.

Industry News: Issa Rae, Shazam, BAFTA and More!

Thursday, March 25

ISSA RAE INKS MEGA-DEAL: Issa Rae has signed a major eight-figure deal with WarnerMedia, Variety reports. The five-year deal brings her Hoorae media label to the party, giving HBO, HBO Max and Warner Bros. television... Read More.

Industry News: BAFTA, Rogue Heroes, Oprah Winfrey and More!

Wednesday, March 10

BAFTA NOMS MAKE HISTORY: Nomadland and Rocks grabbed seven nominations from BAFTA, leading the most diverse field of nods in history. Chloé Zhao and Sarah Gavron's works are both up for best director. Nomadland... Read More.

Industry News: Fantastic Beasts 3, BAFTA, Summer House and More!

Friday, February 5

FANTASTIC BEASTS 3 SUSPENDS FILMING: The third Fantastic Beasts has shut down its shoot in the U.K. after a member of the production tested positive for COVID. "A team member from Fantastic Beasts 3... Read More.

‘Chernobyl’ Wins Big at BAFTA TV Awards

Monday, August 3

The BAFTA TV Awards were held Friday in a closed, socially-distanced studio and aired live on BBC, with winners accepting their awards via Zoom calls or in pre-recorded speeches. Richard Ayoade did the hosting... Read More.