Riot film in Bafta running
A MOVIE pulled from screens following a machete attack at a cinema has been nominated for a Bafta film award.
Gang drama Blue Story is on the shortlist in the outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer category for next year’s ceremony.
The film, the first by director Rapman (real name Andrew Onwubolu), was temporarily withdrawn from Vue cinemas after seven police officers were injured in a violent disturbance at Star City in Birmingham last month.
Showcase also cancelled showings but resumed screenings a few days later after “careful consideration and discussions with the distributor”.
Marc Samuelson, the chairman of Bafta’s Film Committee, said: “New talent is the lifeblood of the British film industry.”
The British Academy Film Awards will be staged at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 2. ★
STRICTLY’s Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse beam at an awards ceremony a day after making it through to the grand final.
The former Emmerdale
QUESTION 1 star also has a career in motor racing and was joined by his dance partner at the Autosports Awards. ★
While Oti looked glam in a low-cut red dress, Kelvin opted for a casual look in a tweed blazer and jumper at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. ★
The couple breezed through the Strictly semi-final and are bookies’ favourites to win.
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