BAFTA - The Descendants & The Ides of March nominated

Duffy wrote:I think Viola Davis summed it up nicely by saying that the BAFTAs are all about the craft of film-making, and not so much a personality contest. So not too many questions on who people were wearing tonight.

The actual awards show is being televised on the BBC here in the UK at 9pm, but I believe that, like in previous years, it is on a tape delay. The results are expected to start rolling in at about 8pm, and it sounds like the BBC will announce the winners as they come through, and not wait until the 9pm taped show.

Yes more interesting without the dress talk IMO

BBC NEWS 24 will be stating results from around 8pm, so they said

I saw George many times wandering around the red carpet chatting to many interviewers so maybe they'll all come up later on internet.
he also was also looking for people to chat to, not anxious to go into the building
too soon !

Quite right Joanna, he seemed to be one of the last to go inside. Guess it makes a difference when he's on his own and doesn't have to be concerned about making sure his date is taken care of inside. Didn't see Stan anywhere - did he not make the trip over?

He also mentioned that he'll be heading back home early tomorrow, so not much time in London. Doesn't plan on coming back for the Olympics as he'll be working instead.

He just looks so much better without someone on his arm.....more relaxed, free to speak with people, happier.....oh why oh why George will you not learn? Thanks for all the pictures!!!

back home early tomorrow?

Yes.... in time for Valentine's Day ???



I'm watching BBC News for a result and will put it here asap....

Good Luck GTC !

Christopher Plummer WON YAY !

Tinker Tailor won outstanding British film YAY

Octavia Spencer won supporting actress

Yay!

Still Waiting !!!!

The Artist wins best Original Screenplay

Good job Joanna thanks - keep us outcasts in America posted. LOL

By the way, what time is it in UK right now please?

8:53pm Sunday

Thanks Cindy - 5 hours ahead of US.

Yes, and You're welcome!

Come on George!

Still WAITING...grrrrrrrr



8.59 pm

I hate waiting.... Grrrr

SENNA won documentary

I'm impatient too. If this is anything like the GG awards they're going to wait until almost the last minute to announce best actor. Their way of securing that people watch the whole show and commercial ads.

All Together Now....Start singing...."Why are we waiting..."


NO ads on BBC !!!!! LOL

"Why are we waiting..."

I'm multi tasking here...recording the actual show on another channel, been watching 24 news BBC with banners going across for Breaking News for latest results, eating cheese & biscuits with a cup of tea and typing here. PHEW....

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and the honorary BAFTA goes to Joanna, our Queen of the BAFTA information!!!

Thanks Joanna!

Joanna we appreciate all your hard work.

Meryl Streep BAFTA WINNER !!!! YAY

Drum roll............................

Not long now....Hopefully...I'm getting tense !

Here... I'll include a commercial to ease your mind.

The next time you have rough hands, remember Gold Bond... It works wonders...

Ps: My Dad used that.

Thanks Joanna for your updates! And, Duffy, too!

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By METRO WEB REPORTER - 12th February, 2012

George Clooney says Baftas 'much bigger deal' than ten years ago
Eight-time nominee George Clooney has hailed the impact the British Academy of Film and Television Arts has had on independent filmmaking over the last decade.

Clooney said the Baftas were a 'fun thing' that had become 'a much bigger deal in the last ten years or so'.

'It makes a big difference now and it helps films, particularly smaller films like We Need to Talk About Kevin,' Clooney told the BBC on the red carpet outside the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London.

'If they get awards nominations they continue to get to make films like that.'

Clooney, 50, is up for two awards in tonight's ceremony, for leading actor for his role in The Descendants and for best adapted screenplay for political thriller The Ides of March.

Although he has never won a Bafta despite being nominated eight times, the Oscar-winning actor said he was 'proud' to be recognised for his work, particularly off-camera.

'It's my second time here with a nomination for writing so I'm very proud; I'm happy to be here,' Clooney explained.

On his role in The Descendants, for which he has also received a best actor nomination for the Oscars, Clooney said it was director Alexander Payne who attracted him to the role.

'I wanted to work with [Payne] more than anything and then he handed me a really good screenplay so I thought it would be fun to do,' Clooney added.

Hope we don't have a power cut

Artist wins best director

OH S H I T .....gone to Jean Du Gardin

Big Mistake IMO

hope not the Oscar too

Man... Sorry George! Breaks my heart!

That's so wrong!!! Very disappointed with the BAFTA's for that.

vabbè
come here baby
I'm sending you loads of big big big bears hugs!
and loads of
and
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better?

As much as this is a GC site I am really surprised it didn't go to Gary Oldman...especially when I heard one of the commentators mention that he is French (which I thought wasn't necessary to say)....I thought for sure they would pick Oldman....

the 'big' game is still open....

Oh bad luck George....but we still love you

I'm sorry George...

Joanna, pour yourself a LARGE glass of wine and take a breath! Great job!

Joanna wrote:OH S H I T .....gone to Jean Du Gardin

Sorry, I think I'm missing a bit here. Jean Du whatever won best director or best actor?

Sorry cindi....Best Actor


I'm now watching the actual show I recorded. At least the tension has lifted and I can relax & enjoy it !
Camera goes to George occasionally & Stephen Fry, who's presenting on stage, and famously gay, embarrassed Brad in the audience. LOL

CindiGirl,
The Artist won film
Jean won actor