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In the most 'diverse' year for BAFTA, Nomadland, Rocks, The Mauritanian among top contenders for the awards
•For the first time, the British Academy has introduced an extra round of voting in all categories to strive for greater diversity.
Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone passes away at 91 in Rome; funeral will be a private affair, says lawyer
Trendingdesk •Ennio Morricone is survived by his wife Maria, his three sons Andrea, a composer and conductor, Giovanni and Marco and his daughter Alessandra.
Oscars 2020: How Joaquin Phoenix, not Joker, became a voice for the voiceless this awards season
Prahlad Srihari •Joaquin Phoenix's acceptance speeches at awards like Oscars and the change they may drive could empower the voiceless in a way his film Joker never could.
BAFTAs 2020 highlights: Joaquin Phoenix calls out systemic racism; Brad Pitt makes Brexit joke in acceptance speech
Fp Staff •The 2020 edition of BAFTAs were hosted by Irish television presenter and comedian Graham Norton.
BAFTAs 2020: Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor for Joker: Sam Mendes’ 1917 takes home seven awards
•Andy Serkis was honoured with the outstanding British contribution to film award at the 2020 BAFTAs.
BAFTA 2018: Jennifer Lawrence, Angelina Jolie steal the show in their black floor-length gowns
Fp Staff •Black was the colour of the evening at BAFTA Awards 2018 with stars like Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lawrence putting their best (fashion) foot forward
BAFTAs 2019: Rami Malek wins best actor for Bohemian Rhapsody; see full list of winners
Fp Staff •Tragicomic royal drama The Favourite and Mexican family memoir Roma split the honors with multiple wins each at 10 February's British Academy Film Awards
BAFTAs 2019: Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma wins best film; The Favourite takes home seven awards
•Tragicomic royal drama The Favourite and Mexican family memoir Roma split the honors with multiple wins each at 10 February's British Academy Film Awards
BAFTAs 2018: BBC's Peaky Blinders, Molly Windsor of Three Girls, Sean Bean of Broken win top honours
Fp Staff •At the BAFTAs, Peaky Blinders won the Best Drama Series Award, beating Netflix’s The Crown, Channel 4’s End of the F***ing World and BBC One’s Line of Duty.
BAFTA 2018 highlights: From Daniel Kaluuya-Timothée Chalamet fist-bump to Ridley Scott's acceptance speech
Fp Staff •Here are some highlights from the 71st British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Albert Hall.