The 2007 British Academy Film Awards take centre stage on STAR WORLD

The 2007 British Academy Film Awards take centre stage on STAR WORLD

MUMBAI: Which of Britain's celebrated stars will be honored at the 2007 British Academy Film Awards? Find out when STAR WORLD televises the glamorous event on Tuesday, February 27th at 9pm. With talk-show veteran Jonathan Ross hosting from London's Royal Opera House, the celeb-stacked ceremony promises plenty of surprise wins and shock upsets.

For 60 years, the British Academy Film Awards has recognized and honored outstanding achievements in film and 2007 offers a strong and diverse field of contenders. Reigning supreme at the top of the list is The Queen. The royals-in-ruin drama is nominated for 10 awards, including Best Film and Best Actress for Helen Mirren. Voters were also shaken and stirred by the latest James Bond adventure Casino Royale, which picked up nine nominations, including a Best Actor nod for Daniel Craig. Among the other stars vying for Best Actor honours are Leonardo DiCaprio (The Departed), Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland) and acting legend Peter O'Toole (Venus).

Also in contention with seven nominations is the complex, cross-cultural drama, Babel. As well as nods for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, the Golden Globe®-winning movie is also up for Best Film. In the latter category, Babel will compete against the Idi Amin biopic The Last King of Scotland, which is nominated in four other categories.

Over the years, the British Academy Film Awards has attracted the best from the worlds of cinema and celebrity. The 2007 line-up continues that tradition and includes such gifted stars as Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, Jake Gyllenhaal, Toni Collette, Kylie Minogue and Sienna Miller. Filled with surprises, celebrities and style, the British Academy Film Awards is a dazzling tribute to the world's most talented filmmakers and exceptional stars. So, make sure you tune-in to the 2007 British Academy Film Awards on STAR WORLD on Tuesday, February 27th at 9 p.m.