Toronto Film Critics Association in Crisis Over Censored Speech

The mass exodus at the Toronto Film Critics Association is gathering pace after indigenous actress and filmmaker Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returned her award trophy following the alleged censorship of her video acceptance speech, which included remarks in support of Palestine. Over a third of the association’s 46 members are understood to have resigned so far, with … Read more

‘Sinners’ Star Jayme Lawson Speaks Out on BAFTA Tourette Incident

Sinners actress Jayme Lawson candidly shared her thoughts on last weekend’s incident at the BAFTA Awards while speaking with The Hollywood Reporter on the NAACP Image Awards red carpet last night. “I’ll first say a big shout-out to Mike and Delroy; let’s continue to honor them for how they handled that in real time,” Lawson … Read more

the urge is too strong to control’ – The Irish Times

This week, Tourette syndrome (TS) was in the news after a racial slur was broadcast during Sunday night’s Bafta awards ceremony. The word had been blurted out by John Davidson, the Tourette syndrome campaigner on whom the film I Swear is based, who shouted it as Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan, the stars of … Read more

BAFTA apologises for profane outbursts from Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson

BAFTA has apologised via host Alan Cumming after Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson was heard shouting profane outbursts during this year’s ceremony. Davidson has the condition that causes sudden, repetitive sounds or movements – known as tics – and is the subject of film I Swear, up for several awards this year. During last night’s … Read more

the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish Times

Pick of the week Other Voices Thursday, RTÉ2, 11pm Ireland’s best live music show is back for its 24th series, with another array of amazing acts from both at home and abroad, performing at venues in Dingle, Co Kerry and west Wales. Once again, the show is hosted by BBC broadcasters Annie Mac and Huw … Read more

Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Maura Higgins, Cillian Murphy and more – The Irish Times

Irish star Jessie Buckley brought a welcome splash of colour to the Bafta red carpet in a Grecian-style gown. Buckley – who won the best actress award for her role in Hamnet – was one of the many stars descending on London’s Royal Festival Hall for the 79th British Academy Film Awards. Buckley wore an … Read more

Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner at BAFTAs: No Win, But Stylish Appearance

Archyde Timothée Chalamet may have missed out on the Best Leading Actor award at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards, but he had a supportive presence by his side: Kylie Jenner.… You can read the full story here: Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner at BAFTAs: No Win, But Stylish Appearance. Source link

Inside the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards: Disclaimers, Dirty Jokes and Netflix’s All-Star Afterparty – The Hollywood Reporter

Inside the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards: Disclaimers, Dirty Jokes and Netflix’s All-Star Afterparty  The Hollywood Reporter Baftas 2026 ceremony: snacks for Leonardo DiCaprio and a trophy for Jessie Buckley – in pictures  The Guardian Video: One Battle After Another wins best film at BAFTA Awards  The Globe and Mail Mescal and Abrams go red carpet official, a ‘strong … Read more

Jessie Buckley, Ciarán Hinds and Cork drama Christy take prizes – The Irish Times

Jessie Buckley continued her sweep of awards season as she picked up best actress at the Irish Film and Television Academy Awards (Iftas) on Friday night. The Kerry-born actor, searing as a grieving Agnes Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, was at the Dublin Convention Centre to receive her statuette. “You stay here with me. I … Read more