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Joker Actor Joaquin Phoenix: BAFTA Sends A “Very Clear Message To People Of Color That You’re Not Welcome Here”

February 4, 2020

In news that is sure to make fervent supporters of the movie Joker cringe or roll their eyes, Joaquin Phoenix called out "systemic racism" when accepting "Best Actor" for Arthur Fleck at the British Academy Fil...

Report: Scottish Actor Alex Ferns Lands Undisclosed Role in The Batman – Could Be Cast as Gotham Police Commissioner

JB Augustine

January 27, 2020

Movies

Alex Ferns, a Scotsman known for his roles in Chernobyl and Brit soap Eastenders, is joining the cast of The Batman in a reportedly critical part. The Scottish Sun first reported Ferns "landed a major role" ...

BAFTA to Introduce Diversity Requirements for Awards Eligibility

Spencer Baculi

October 9, 2019

Movies, Television

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that they will be introducing a set of diversity requirements that television shows will have to meet to be eligible for a BAFTA award. T...

After Recent Allegations, BAFTA Suspends Bryan Singer’s Bohemian Rhapsody Nomination

Jorge Arenas

February 8, 2019

Comic Culture

The British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) suspended Bryan Singer's nomination for the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody after new allegations of sexual abuse emerged. On February 6th, BAFTA released a ...

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Joker Actor Joaquin Phoenix: BAFTA Sends A “Very Clear Message To People Of Color That You’re Not Welcome Here”

Report: Scottish Actor Alex Ferns Lands Undisclosed Role in The Batman – Could Be Cast as Gotham Police Commissioner

BAFTA to Introduce Diversity Requirements for Awards Eligibility

After Recent Allegations, BAFTA Suspends Bryan Singer’s Bohemian Rhapsody Nomination