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Bafta event: games writing discussion and Games Journalism Prize presentation

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:31:00 GMT

Source: www.guardian.co.uk --- Friday, May 24, 2013
Next Wednesday sees BAFTA hosting a panel discussion on games writing as well as the results of the Thumbstar Games Journalism Prize – we have tickets to give away With a new generation of games consoles on the way, the industry is going to be under huge scrutiny over the next five months. But are specialist journalists doing enough to really investigate the major publishers and manufacturers? And what are the skills needed to write compelling and revealing long-form features on the games industry? These are two of the questions set to be tackled at a special BAFTA event on Wednesday night. I'll be chairing a discussion on games writing, talking to veteran journalists Jon Hicks (Official Xbox Magazine), Guy Cocker (ex-editor, IGN UK), Leigh Alexander (Gamasutra, Edge, Kotaku) and Kieron Gillen (Rock Paper Shotgun) about the challenges facing the games media. The last year has seen some major controversies in gaming journalism, but there are also huge possibilities for the sector. And with the next consoles aiming to take commanding positions in the living room entertainment set-up, it's a pretty important time to be considering how to cover the games industry in general. On the evening, we'll also be announcing the winners of the Thumbstar Games Journalism prizes , a new award set up by myself and fellow journalist Dan Griliopoulos and supported by mobile publisher Thumbstar, which seeks to discover and celebrate great games writ ...

New on BAFTA Guru: Tom Hiddleston, star of Avengers, Thor and The Hollow Crown (...

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:25:45 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Friday, May 24, 2013
New on BAFTA Guru: Tom Hiddleston , star of Avengers , Thor and The Hollow Crown (BBC) , discusses the moment he knew he wanted to be an actor, what advice he would give to someone starting out, and why The Jungle Book means so much to him: http://guru.BAFTA.org/tom-hiddleston-big-questions ...

Networking NYTVF LONDON 2013 14 June at BAFTA Free Afternoon of Seminars and Mixers

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:47:20 GMT

Source: www.indietalk.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
Join the New York Television Festival at BAFTA on 14 June for a day of free panels, screenings and networking events focused on emerging trends, digital content and keys to breaking into the US marketplace. For more information and to register, please visit: http://nytvf.com/2013_london.html 15.00: Session 1 S/M/L: Determining Digital Content's Perfect Fit, Presented in Partnership with MSN How/what/when we watch online are the central questions facing advertisers and platform programmers across the digital landscape. If you're a producer or filmmaker with an eye toward the online marketplace, how much you produce can be just as important as what you're creating. This discussion will examine recent trends and successes from micro-episodes to full length episodic series. Hear first-hand from the platforms, producers and packagers that are driving the discussion and gain insight on how to find your story's "perfect fit." 16.00: Session 2 Show Me the Money! An Indie Producer's Guide to Funding Digital Projects While independent web series producers enjoy the creative freedom that the medium provides, the ability to secure digital commissions, crowd funding or advertiser investment can be a significantly larger challenge. This panel will explore the current options available to indie creators and the trending attitudes in traditional vs. nontraditional platforms. Topics include: financing models, how the financial supporter roster is ...

BAFTA-winning actress Sheridan Smith denies she is dating Russell Brand calling him her ‘best mate’

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:48:45 GMT

Source: metro.co.uk --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Sheridan Smith denies Russell Brand romance (Picture: Getty) Sheridan Smith has denied rumours she is dating Russell Brand saying he is just ‘one of my best mates.’ The BAFTA-winning actress, who has been linked to the comedian since they were spotted at a food festival together last week, insisted that there is nothing more than friendship between them. Joining the serial dater for dinner and drinks after attending his stand-up gig at the Soho Theatre in London on Tuesday, Smith pre-empted more rumours about their friendship, tweeting during the evening: ‘Just had dinner with lovely friends. And yes they’re wrong yet again. He’s one of my best mates Xx.’ Russell was performing his A Night Of Spontaneous Comedy show at the Soho Theatre’s ‘Soho Downstairs’ stage. Russell Brand is in town performing his A Night of Spontaneous Comedy show at Soho Theatre (Picture: Getty) Following the entertainment, Russell, 36, and Sheridan, 31, were seen chatting and drinking with various friends in and outside the Theatre’s popular bar. Rumours about the pair started after they were photographed arriving at Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day street festival last Friday. Recently, Sheridan insisted she was enjoying being single following a brief fling with Amy Winehouse’s director ex Reg Traviss. She hasn’t had a serious romance since she split from Scottish actor Ross McCall in August 2010. ...

The itinerary for the BAFTA Panels at this year's Wales Games Development show,...

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:28:44 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The itinerary for the BAFTA Panels at this year's Wales Games Development show, is now online. Space are limited, so book your tickets to avoid disappointment. Wales Games Development Show www.walesgamesdevshow.org The Wales Games Development Show is the number one yearly Welsh gaming industry event ...

Bafta-winning cinematographer John Aitchison set to be focus of Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:30:53 GMT

Source: www.uist.co.uk --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
WHEN John Aitchison was 14, he was just like all the rest of us in being amazed at the natural beauty of the world as shown by Sir David Attenborough. But while everyone else was simply astounded by the wildlife, John realised that the veteran presenter was accompanied by a man standing right next to him holding a camera. He knew then that he wanted to get the chance to be that guy. Now, after almost 20 years as one of the world’s foremost wildlife cameramen and photographers, he can hardly believe ... The post BAFTA-winning cinematographer John Aitchison set to be focus of Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary appeared first on Uist News and Travel . ...

Jimmy McGovern, writer of the Bafta-winning Accused, is back with a new series,...

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:23:06 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Jimmy McGovern, writer of the BAFTA-winning Accused, is back with a new series, starring Daniel Mays http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-05-21/daniel-mays-to-lead-cast-of-jimmy-mcgoverns-common ...

Exciting news for all of you actors out there! BAFTA-winning Sherlock actor Andr...

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:37:00 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Exciting news for all of you actors out there! BAFTA-winning Sherlock actor Andrew Scott is running an exclusive Acting Advice Q&A for 50 IdeasTap members. http://www.ideastap.com/Opportunities/Brief/072d72a1-e47c-4397-80f7-a1c400eeedbc#Overview IdeasTap | Creative Briefs: Andrew Scott: Acting Advice Q&A www.ideastap.com

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Coronation Street producer insists his show deserved BAFTA

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Source: entertainment.stv.tv --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Following his show's success at the British Soap Awards, Coronation Street producer Stuart Blackburn has insisted that they have had such a good year on the soap that they should also have won a BAFTA. ...

Best Shortsighted ever coming at you, from us, BAFTA and British Council - inclu...

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:28:48 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Best Shortsighted ever coming at you, from us, BAFTA and British Council - including speakers from SXSW and Short of the Week - tickets ready to be snapped up now Short Sighted: Get Your Film Seen By the People Who Matter - News and Events - Film - The BAFTA site www.BAFTA.org Explore the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) website for all the latest film, television and video games news, events and awards information. ...

Style shrinks: Our experts analyse Tess Daly's Bafta tribute to the Golden Age

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Source: www.independent.co.uk --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
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BAFTA-Winning Drama Last Tango in Halifax Coming to PBS Stations This Fall!

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:34:31 GMT

Source: blogs.weta.org --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Our PBS Annual Meeting took place in Miami this week – complete with lots of new programming announcements, previews, and other goodies. One of the most exciting bits of news to emerge from our annual conference is that acclaimed British drama Last Tango in Halifax will be coming to a PBS station near you this Fall! The series, which just won the 2013 BAFTA Award for Best Drama last weekend , has been quite popular in the UK , ranking as one of 2012’s top ten highest rated dramas. The six-part series stars Sir Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid as childhood sweethearts Alan and Celia, who are both now widowed and in their 70s. The two rediscover one another via the magic of the internet and fall in love all over again. It also stars Nicola Walker , Tony Gardner, Dean Andrews and Nina Sosanya , among others. The series was written by Sally Wainwright , who was inspired by witnessing the happiness her mother's second marriage brought her late in life. Read on for more details. Read full article » about BAFTA-Winning Drama Last Tango in Halifax Coming to PBS Stations This Fall! Tags: Last Tango in Halifax , Upcoming Things of Interest ...

‘Doctor Who’ 50th Anniversary BAFTA Montage Video Available Online

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:29:36 GMT

Source: screenrant.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
To celebrate 50 years of 'Doctor Who', the TV BAFTAs ceremony included a special tribute video to the show - which is now available online! ...

Sophie Turner at the BAFTA TV Craft Awards

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:15:16 GMT

Source: finnicker.tumblr.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Sophie Turner at the BAFTA TV Craft Awards ...

Ben Whishaw wins the leading actor BAFTA for his work...

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:53:00 GMT

Source: vibranium.tumblr.com --- Thursday, May 16, 2013
Ben Whishaw wins the leading actor BAFTA for his work on Richard II ( The Hollow Crown ). ...

Paul McCartney Appears Onstage At BAFTA Screening Of New Wings DVD

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:21:58 GMT

Source: www.411mania.com --- Thursday, May 16, 2013
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Want to work for BAFTA? We're looking for a (paid) PR and Marketing Intern, 12-m...

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:19:59 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Thursday, May 16, 2013
Want to work for BAFTA? We're looking for a (paid) PR and Marketing Intern, 12-month contract. Deadline 1pm, 3rd June: http://www.BAFTA.org/jobs/pr-and-marketing-intern,3776,BA.html PR and Marketing Intern - Jobs - The BAFTA site www.BAFTA.org BAFTA is seeking an intern to support the Learning & Events team’s new in-house PR activity, and assist the Communications team with a range of marketing activity. ...

Clare Balding's father speaks of his pride after her BAFTA triumph

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Source: www.thisishampshire.net --- Thursday, May 16, 2013
THE father of Kingsclere-born Clare Balding has spoken of his pride after his daughter won a BAFTA. ...

BAFTA Celebrates 50 Years of Doctor Who

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:18:50 GMT

Source: musingsofamildmanneredman.com --- Thursday, May 16, 2013
In order to see this content you need to have both Javascript enabled and Flash Installed. Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions. If you’re reading via RSS, you’ll need to visit the blog to access this content U pdate! The video montage along with a message from the Doctor and Clara is available to watch above! The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will celebrate half a century of Doctor Who during tonight’s prestigious British Academy Television Awards. Jenna Coleman (Clara) will present one of the evening’s awards and a celebratory video montage featuring moments from the show’s history will be included as part of the ceremony. Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive of BAFTA, said, ‘There are only a handful of programmes that have the quality and longevity of Doctor Who and the ability to put the nation on their sofas – or indeed behind them – year after year. BAFTA raises a toast to Doctor Who on its 50th birthday this year.’ Steven Moffat, Doctor Who’s lead writer and executive producer, commented, ‘This is a massive and exciting year for Doctor Who, so I’m thrilled that BAFTA are including a special tribute to the show. So thrilled, in fact, we’re sending the Doctor’s best friend, Jenna Coleman, to present an award. We’re also sending the Doctor’s worst enemy, the Daleks, to exterminate lots of innocent people. Sorry, it’s just what they do. Let us know if it’s a Health and Safety issue.’ The awards ceremony w ...

TV BAFTAs 2013 VIDEO: Olivia Colman is "all wobbly" at the BAFTA press conference

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:42:00 GMT

Source: www.heatworld.com --- Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Understandably, double-BAFTA winning Olivia Colman was "all wobbly" at the BAFTA TV Awards press conference. She just couldn't believe her luck! But in between admitting that she was "being rubbish" and that her "brain was not engaged" she told heat's... ...