In a whisper of anticipation, the prestigious 2024 BAFTA Film Awards have found their charismatic host. A figure shrouded in excitement, set to grace the stage and command the evening’s festivities at the Royal Festival Hall on February 18. Brace yourselves for the revelation, for none other than the former Doctor Who star, David Tennant, has been unveiled as the master of ceremonies. The echoes of this cinematic celebration will resonate on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK, as well as reverberate across borders on the international platform, Britbox.

“I am delighted to have been asked to host the EE BAFTA Film Awards and help celebrate the very best of this year’s films and the many brilliant people who bring them to life,” expressed Tennant.

BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip stated, “We are over the moon that David Tennant will be our host for the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards. His warmth, charm, and mischievous wit will make it a must-watch show next month for our guests at the Royal Festival Hall and the millions of people watching at home.”

Tennant will be succeeding Richard E. Grant and Alison Hammond, who hosted the BAFTA Film Awards in 2023. Here are all the details about these awards, from your favorite stars to favorite actors, movies, shows, directors, predictions, everything you want to know.

Key Details for the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards

• Date and Venue: The 2024 BAFTA Film Awards will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in Central London.
• Broadcast: The ceremony will be broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer, with streaming available on Britbox International for viewers outside the UK.
• Host: David Tennant will host the event, following in the footsteps of Richard E. Grant from the previous year.
• Nominations Announcement: Former EE Rising Star Award nominees Naomi Ackie and Kingsley Ben-Adir will announce the nominations on January 18, 2024.

Longlist Predictions for BAFTA 2024

• Best Film:

  • “Anatomy of a Fall”
  • “Barbie”
  • “The Holdovers”
  • “Killers of the Flower Moon”
  • “Maestro”
  • “Oppenheimer”
  • “Past Lives”
  • “Poor Things”
  • “Society of the Snow”
  • “The Zone of Interest”

• Director:

  • J.A. Bayona – “Society of the Snow”
  • Jonathan Glazer – “The Zone of Interest”
  • Yorgos Lanthimos – “Poor Things”
  • Christopher Nolan – “Oppenheimer”
  • Alexander Payne – “The Holdovers”
  • Martin Scorsese – “Killers of the Flower Moon”
  • Chloe Dumont – “Fair Play”
  • Greta Gerwig – “Barbie”
  • A.V. Rockwell – “A Thousand and One”
  • Celine Song – “Past Lives”
• Leading Actor and Actress Predictions: Bradley Cooper, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Sandra Hüller, and more.
• Documentary: Films like “1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture” and “Four Daughters” are expected to make the longlist.
• Cinematography: Anticipated entries include “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and “Society of the Snow.”

BAFTA Rising Star Award 2024 

• Rising Star: The longlist for the BAFTA Rising Star Award is yet to be announced, with the winner to be determined by public vote.
• Fellowship: The prestigious BAFTA Fellowship recipient for 2024 is still unknown, with the award-winning Sandy Powell receiving the honor in 2022.

The 2024 BAFTA Film Awards Ceremony promises to be a night celebrating outstanding films and the talented individuals behind them.

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