“The grand jury indictment, ironically, replicates the exact conditions that Cuties aims to criticize.”. © 2020 BBC. VideoUndercover in the schools that chain boys, The woman who ferries Covid patients in a school bus. Geoff Taylor, chief executive of The Brits and industry body the BPI, said: "We believe that the best way to achieve this in 2021 is to move the show back a few months to May. Who does China really want to win US election? If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. The 41st edition of the music awards show was due to take place in February, as usual, at London's O2 Arena. Bafta has clarified its eligibility rules (first announced in June) for films that were unable to have a theatrical release. The BRIT Awards will take place in May 2021, it’s been confirmed. Furthermore, if the candidate fulfils just one of these criteria ”they will be asked a series of questions to demonstrate a commitment to the UK film industry, providing the following details: where they currently reside, the length of time they have lived there, if they plan to return and work in the UK, details of the projects they have in development and the producers involved”. ... Organizers have also announced that the awards eligibility period will be amended, with further announcements set to come in the coming weeks and months. Video, The woman who ferries Covid patients in a school bus, The story of the blaze that destroyed Moria camp. ... Gallery: BRIT Awards … School students held after France beheading. It said it is to cover the costs of developing the viewing portal. Films that had a theatrical release with the FDA are eligible, while those that did not have an FDA date “will be considered by the Film Committee before being approved as eligible.”. .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Brits 2020: Dave wins album of the year and calls PM 'racist', The Brits mark turning 40 by refusing to look back, Trump and Biden feud over topics for TV debate. By Orlando Parfitt, Louise Tutt2020-10-01T14:31:00+01:00. US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? The 40th edition of the awards were held as per normal in February this year. They are: £250 for outstanding British film, film not in the English language and documentary: and £2,500 for all other titles. The Brits were held on 18 February earlier this year at the O2 Arena with performances from stars including Harry Styles, Lizzo and Stormzy. Next year's Brit Awards have been pushed back by three months to May, to have a better chance of staging a full live ceremony featuring big pop stars. The Film Committee has said it is anticipating appeals and will consider on a case-by-case basis. The composer is nominated as WSA film composer of the year for his ’Little Women’, ‘J’Accuse’ and ‘Adults In The Room’ scores. By using this site you are agreeing to our privacy and cookie policy. Read about our approach to external linking. The eligibility period for the awards will be altered accordingly. Video, The singer facing death threats in Afghanistan, Far-right online: 'I got them back on social media' Video, Far-right online: 'I got them back on social media', Undercover in the schools that chain boys. Bafta emphasised these rules are “subject to change based on Bafta’s best practice policies and national guidelines as determined by the UK government”. Bafta subsequently undertook a far-reaching and industry-wide review headed by new Bafta chair Krishnendu Majumdar. VideoThe story of the blaze that destroyed Moria camp, Arctic Circle teens call for help to save their homes. VideoThe woman who ferries Covid patients in a school bus, Large cat figure discovered in Peru's Nazca lines, The story of the blaze that destroyed Moria camp. 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Once a film has been accepted for entry, for the first time a film’s distributor or producer will be asked to provide headshots for specific individual categories, for both inclusion and diversity purposes and also to familiarise voters with lesser-known names. Jack Whitehall speaks during The BRIT Awards 2020 rehearsals at The O2 Arena on February 18, 2020 in London, England. The 2021 BRIT Awards have been delayed until May 11. Because the timetable will go back to normal for 2021-22, there will be a significant crossover period for the following year’s awards, with the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2021. Read more: All the winners of the Brit Awards 2020, "We are already at work planning a spectacular event that will remind us how important music has been in getting us all through these difficult times.". The Oscars were due to take place on 28 February, however, now they set in place for 25 April. Bafta has introduced fees to enter films in all categories except the short film category and the category for best debut by a British filmmaker. Brits 2020: Dave wins album of the year and calls PM 'racist', The singer facing death threats in Afghanistan. From this, it has actioned major changes include expanding the number of films to be nominated for outstanding British film and overhauling the voting system to introduce more jury voting. Chief executive of The Brits, Geoff Taylor, said: "We believe that the best way to achieve this in 2021 is to move the show back a few months to May. Subscribe now for monthly editions, awards season weeklies, access to the Screen International archive and supplements including Stars of Tomorrow and World of Locations. 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Video, The story of the blaze that destroyed Moria camp, Arctic Circle teens call for help to save their homes. Last year's ceremony featured performances from pop stars including Billie Eilish, Dave, Lewis Capaldi and Lizzo. As previously reported, starting this year Bafta Film Awards is revamping its voting methods in all major categories, in response to the outcry following the lack of diversity at every level of the 2020 Film Award nominations. US 2020 election: Who does China really want to win? It is the latest ceremony to have its date set back as the National Television Awards, the Oscars, and the Golden Globes have already announced they will be doing the same. VideoThe singer facing death threats in Afghanistan, How fashion reflects ethnic pride in Ethiopia, Indigenous groups rally in Bogotá over killings, Far-right online: 'I got them back on social media' VideoFar-right online: 'I got them back on social media', Undercover in the schools that chain boys.