Following the controversy at the 2026 EE Film Awards, British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has confirmed that a "comprehensive review" is underway after a racial slur was audibly shouted during Sunday night's ceremony.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and the BBC have issued formal apologies following a racial slur shouted during the 79th BAFTA Film Awards broadcast, which allegedly targeted Black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo.
India made its mark at the 79th British Academy Film Awards as the Manipuri film 'Boong' won the Best Children and Family Film award. The movie was the only Indian nominee at this year's BAFTAs, making the achievement even more significant. The win has been widely celebrated across India,
Ware, during the 'In Memoriam' segment of the BAFTA 2026, delivered an emotional version of Barbra Streisand's 'The Way We Were', marking a sombre moment in which those who passed away last year were commemorated.
Sharing her thoughts after the big win, director Lakshmipriya Devi expressed joy at seeing a story rooted in Manipur resonate internationally. Emphasising the personal and cultural significance of the film, "'Boong' means a little boy in my language, Manipuri. So it's about a boy who wants t
The BAFTA Film Awards ceremony, which took place on Sunday, was interrupted for a while when host Alan Cumming paused the show to address disruptions heard inside the venue.
The star-studded BAFTA Film Awards 2026 ceremony in London also put a spotlight on Donna Langley, chair of NBCUniversal Entertainment and the first British woman to run a major Hollywood studio as she recieved the British Academy's highest honor, the BAFTA Fellowship on Sunday.
As the curtains came down on Sunday night at London's Royal Festival Hall, the BAFTA Film Awards delivered drama, history, and a few gasp-worthy moments, with One Battle After Another, Sinners, and I Swear emerging as some of the biggest winners of the event.