By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Politically charged thriller “One Battle After Another” won six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building momentum ahead of Hollywood’s Academy Awards next month. Blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” and gothic horror story “Frankenstein” won three awards each, while Shakespearean family tragedy “Hamnet” won two including best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Stars convened Sunday for the British Academy Film Awards, a major awards season ceremony ahead of next month’s Oscars. Officially called the EE BAFTA Film Awards, the BAFTAs are chosen by thousands of members of the U.K. academy of industry professionals, with one — the Rising Star Award — selected by public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Winners of the 2026 British Academy Film Awards, announced Sunday: Film — “One Battle After Another” British Film — “Hamnet” Director — Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another” Actor — Robert Aramayo, “I Swear” Actress — Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet” Supporting Actor — Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another” Supporting Actress — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Politically charged thriller “One Battle After Another” took six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building momentum ahead of the Oscars next month. Blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” and gothic horror story “Frankenstein” won three awards each, while Shakespearean family tragedy “Hamnet” was named best British film. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Politically charged action thriller “One Battle After Another” has won six prizes including best picture at Britain’s BAFTA film awards. Vampire saga “Sinners” and gothic horror story “Frankenstein” each won three prizes. Paul Thomas Anderson was named best director for “One Battle After Another.” Jessie Buckley won the best actress prize for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
It was a battle of the holdovers at the North American box office this weekend, with the family friendly film “GOAT” edging out the R-rated “Wuthering Heights.” Sony Pictures Animation’s “GOAT” took in $17 million, while Warner Bros.’ “Wuthering Heights” earned $14.2 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. Both films are in their second weekend. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Hollywood stars and British celebrities, from Paddington Bear to the Princess of Wales gathered Sunday for the British Academy Film Awards, where politically charged thriller “One Battle After Another” and blues-steeped epic “Sinners” led the field of nominees. Oddsmakers suggest Shakespearean family tragedy “Hamnet” could beat them to best picture if British ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Stars are convening Sunday for the British Academy Film Awards, a major awards season ceremony ahead of next month’s Oscars. Officially called the EE BAFTA Film Awards, the BAFTAs are chosen by thousands of members of the U.K. academy of industry professionals, with one – the Rising Star Award – selected by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Holding prestige but not power, Britain’s monarchy is finely tuned to public sentiment. That’s been evident with the disgrace of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the former prince who was arrested and held in custody for nearly 11 hours Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police are investigating whether Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
LONDON (AP) — TO MOVE AT 0500GMT SUNDAY Politically charged thriller “One Battle After Another” and blues-steeped epic “Sinners” lead the race for Sunday’s British Academy Film Awards as the two movies jostle for awards-season supremacy. Oddsmakers suggest Shakespearean family tragedy “Hamnet” could beat them to best picture if British film industry voters respond to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
Québécois director Geneviève Dulude-De Celles has won the Silver Bear for best screenplay at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival for her film “Nina Roza.” The film follows a Bulgarian art conservator living in Quebec who returns home to assess the work of an eight-year-old painting prodigy. Visibly nervous on stage, Dulude-De Celles thanked collaborators ... Read More »
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