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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.
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