By: Herald Sun
Source: http://www.heraldsun.com.au
Category: Film School Online
Tim Bevan, the man who founded the company behind hits such as Atonement, Elizabeth and Four Weddings and a Funeral, said the famous movie awards had been distorted by hype and aggressive campaigns to woo the Academy voters.
The Oscars had become so cynical, Bevan asserted, that their British equivalent, the BAFTAs, were now a better guide to the best films of the year.
"There's so much blah and baloney over there," he said. "BAFTA takes it very seriously. There's not the same level of hype and hoopla and tea parties (to promote the films to voters)."
Bevan's comment came after Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, another film from his Working Title stable, received 11 nominations yesterday for this year's BAFTAS.live performance by Ice T. As far as now, I can’t really lock you down with a date and a venue, but I’ll be up there and there will probably definitely be some performances because people from the film are talking about showing up. So, the good thing about hip hop is that all you need are some beats and a mic, and we’re there.” Although his films have won six Oscars and 26 Baftas, Bevan said he is not expecting Tinker Tailor to figure prominently when the Oscar nominees are announced next Wednesday (Australian time).
The 84th Academy Awards will be held at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre on February 27 (Australian time).
Source: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/awards-season/top-british-film-producer-slams-oscars-as-baloney/story-fn4sol8z-1226247540998
Source: http://www.heraldsun.com.au
Category: Film School Online
Tim Bevan, the man who founded the company behind hits such as Atonement, Elizabeth and Four Weddings and a Funeral, said the famous movie awards had been distorted by hype and aggressive campaigns to woo the Academy voters.
The Oscars had become so cynical, Bevan asserted, that their British equivalent, the BAFTAs, were now a better guide to the best films of the year.
"There's so much blah and baloney over there," he said. "BAFTA takes it very seriously. There's not the same level of hype and hoopla and tea parties (to promote the films to voters)."
Bevan's comment came after Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, another film from his Working Title stable, received 11 nominations yesterday for this year's BAFTAS.live performance by Ice T. As far as now, I can’t really lock you down with a date and a venue, but I’ll be up there and there will probably definitely be some performances because people from the film are talking about showing up. So, the good thing about hip hop is that all you need are some beats and a mic, and we’re there.” Although his films have won six Oscars and 26 Baftas, Bevan said he is not expecting Tinker Tailor to figure prominently when the Oscar nominees are announced next Wednesday (Australian time).
The 84th Academy Awards will be held at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre on February 27 (Australian time).
Source: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/awards-season/top-british-film-producer-slams-oscars-as-baloney/story-fn4sol8z-1226247540998
