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battling Parkinson’s disease for decades, presented the award for best film to “Oppenheimer” at the star-studded ceremony held at London’s Royal Festival Hall.Fox, 62, used a wheelchair to get up on the stage before standing at the podium.“There’s a reason why they say movies are magic, because movies can change your day. They can change your outlook, and sometimes even your life,” the “Back to the Future” star said.Fox’s appearance tugged at heartstrings as a slew of celebrities, including Cate Blanchett, Ryan Gosling, and Margot Robbie, were seen rising out of their seats to cheer and clap for him.The “Stuart Little” alum attended the BAFTAs with his wife of 35 years, Tracy Pollan.It’s not the first standing ovation Fox has received in recent months.In January, the five-time Emmy winner received a standing ovation at the National Board of Review gala in New York as he accepted an award for the documentary film, “Still.”Fox, who publicly revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 1998, has been open about his ongoing battle with the degenerative central nervous system disorder.“One day I’ll run out of gas.

The Prince of Wales attended the BAFTA film awards alone on Sunday (February 18) after a week punctuated by further royal drama.Traditionally, Prince William - who is the President of BAFTA - has been joined by the Princess of Wales at the glittering awards ceremony, but she stayed at home to continue her recuperation. As well as the worries about Kate's health, William has been dealt further blows with his father King Charles' cancer diagnosis and rumours about his brother Prince Harry wanting to return to Royal duties.

continues to recover from her abdominal surgery behind closed doors.While attending 77th annual awards, William was asked whether he’s team “Barbie” or “Oppenheimer” — referring to the same day release double-feature that rocked the box office last summer.But William told the Telegraph he has yet to see “Barbie” as well as the other 37 films nominated in other categories as he’s been busy at home.“I’ve done [watched] the fewest I’ve ever done before — with my wife it’s been a bit–,” he said, without elaborating on his wife’s recovery. “But hopefully, we’ll catch up, I’ll make my list tonight,” he said.

Prince William has admitted that he's watched fewer films than usual this year ahead of his appearance at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs). His confession comes as his wife Kate Middleton recovers from her recent abdominal surgery.

Prince William has made a solo appearance at the 77th British Academy Film Awards.The Prince of Wales walked the red carpet alone as his wife Kate Middleton remained at home while recovering from her recent abdominal surgery. For the occasion, William opted for a classic formal suit, which included a velvet navy blue blazer, white shirt and black trousers.

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton is expected to be absent from a number of big events after receiving abdominal surgery. Earlier this week, on Wednesday, 17 January, the Palace revealed that the 42-year-old was at The London Clinic hospital after receiving successful surgery.The Royal mother, who shares Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis with heir to the throne William, is expected to remain in hospital for ten to 14 days.

Black Lives Matter movement.The Fleabag star opened up on self-isolating alone during the global health crisis, explaining that it was ‘the most arresting moment’ she has had to face. As she appears on the front cover of the latest issue of Grazia magazine, Sian, 38, said: ‘That initial period, when this was so completely new and alien to us, was the most arresting moment I’ve ever experienced in my life.‘It was completely beyond our control.

The British Academy Film Awards has announced ‘temporary changes’ to its film eligibility rules after pushing back the 2021 ceremony by two months.The awards show was due to take place in London in 14 February 2021 but the ongoing coronavirus pandemic forced Bafta to push it back to 11 April, after the Academy Awards was postponed until later that month.Due to cinemas being closed amid lockdowns around the world, films released on streaming platforms will now be eligible for awards at next year’s ceremony.Rule changes have been implemented ‘to ensure that titles which had an intended theatrical release are not penalised due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on cinemas,’ Bafta stated.Bafta Film Committee chairman Marc Samuelson

Fiona Shaw, 61, is back to reprise her role as MI6 leader Carolyn Martens, who joined the cast of Killing Eve at the very start and immediately captured the attention of fans.Throughout series one and two, the thriller, starring Jodie Cromer as psychopathic assassin Villanelle and Sandra Oh as MI5 security officer Eve Polastri, gripped viewers everywhere as it delved even deeper into a dark game of cat and mouse.And as the highly-anticipated season three gets underway, Fiona sat down with Radio Times to discuss the success of the show and how she felt after being introduced to her character.Written by talented actress and producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, BAFTA winner Fiona explained how "terrified" she was at the start."I was terrified of the