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Meryl Streep, Jean Dujardin Win Big at the 2012 BAFTAs

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Making for quite the memorable evening, Jean Dujardin was one of the big winners at the Orange British Academy Film Awards 2012 in London, England on Sunday (February 12). Held at The Royal Opera House, the 39-year-old French actor took home the prize of Best Leading Actor for his stirring performance in “The Artist”. In claiming the honors, Mr Firth beat out fellow nominees Brad Pitt, Gary Oldman, George Clooney and Michael Fassbender. Meanwhile, Meryl Streep took home top honors in the Best Actress category for her work in “The Iron Lady”. Fellow female nominees in the running for the esteemed accolade included Berenice Bejo, Michelle Williams, Tilda Swinton and Viola Davis. The ceremony saw was hosted by Stephen Fry while John Hurt received the BAFTA Award For Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema during the ceremony. Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Shailene Woodley: 2012 BAFTA Beauty

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Having made the trip overseas a few days back, Shailene Woodley was on-hand for the 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards in London, England on Sunday (February 12). Held at The Royal Opera House, the “Descendants” actress looked darling as she mingled with fellow attendees ahead of the UK’s BAFTA festivities. The ceremony sees Stephen Fry as host while John Hurt is to receive the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. Of the selection, Tim Corrie, Chairman of BAFTA, said: “John Hurt is an actor it is both exciting and fascinating to watch. He has extraordinary screen presence and brings utter conviction to every role he undertakes. He is one of a kind, an iconic figure, and BAFTA is delighted to take this opportunity to honour his outstanding contribution to cinema.”Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer Pair Up at the 2012 BAFTAs

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Making her very first appearance at the overseas event, Viola Davis turned up for the 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards in London, England on Sunday (February 12). Held at The Royal Opera House, the 46-year-old American actress joined alongside gal pal Octavia Spencer in the arrivals area as the duo readied for the much-awaited BAFTA festivities. Among the award hopefuls, Miss Davis will be competing against Berenice Bejo, Meryl Streep, Tilda Swinton and Michelle Williams for Best Leading Actress honors for her work in the movie “The Help”. Meanwhile, this year’s ceremony sees Stephen Fry as host while John Hurt is to receive the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Kristen Wiig’s 2012 BAFTA Awards Arrival

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Venturing overseas for the red carpet festivities, Kristen Wiig was on-hand for the 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards in London, England on Sunday (February 12). The 38-year-old comedic actress mingled about The Royal Opera House venue as she excitedly awaited the BAFTA festivities to get underway. During the show, Miss Wiig and Annie Mumolo find themselves up for Best Original Screenplay honors for their commendable work on the movie “Bridesmaids”. Meanwhile, this year’s ceremony sees Stephen Fry as host while John Hurt is to receive the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Christina Hendricks Heats Up the 2012 BAFTAs

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Adding her hotness to the red carpet, Christina Hendricks turned up for the 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards in London, England on Sunday (February 12). Held at The Royal Opera House, the “Mad Men” stunner shimmied down the arrivals area as she readied for the much-awaited BAFTA festivities. Not merely a spectator, Miss Hendricks happens to be among the stars lined up to pass out an award with other guest presenters including Penelope Cruz, Daniel Radcliffe, Noomi Rapace, Jon Hamm, Henry Cavill, Colin Firth, Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe. As for the lineup of nominees, “The Artist” leads all contenders with twelve chances at BAFTA glory while “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” has eleven and “Hugo” is up for nine BAFTAs. Meanwhile, this year’s ceremony sees Stephen Fry as host while John Hurt is to receive the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Michelle Williams Glams Up the 2012 BAFTAs

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Adding her adorableness to the red carpet, Michelle Williams turned up for the 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards in London, England on Sunday (February 12). Held at The Royal Opera House, the 31-year-old actress shimmied down the arrivals area in an H&M custom gown accessorized with Forevermark bling as she readied for the much-awaited BAFTA festivities. Among the award hopefuls, Miss Williams is pitted against Berenice Bejo, Meryl Streep, Tilda Swinton and Viola Davis for Best Leading Actress honors for her work in the movie “My Week with Marilyn”. Meanwhile, this year’s ceremony sees Stephen Fry as host while John Hurt is to receive the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Michael Fassbender: 2012 BAFTA Hunk

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Looking picture perfect as he worked the red carpet, Michael Fassbender turned up for the 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards in London, England on Sunday (February 12). Held at The Royal Opera House, the 34-year-old Irish-German actor caused plenty of screams from the ladies as he meandered about the arrivals area while awaiting the BAFTA festivities to get underway. During the show, Mr Fassbender will be facing off against Brad Pitt, Gary Oldman, Jean Dujardin and George Clooney for Best Leading Actor honors for his work in the movie “Shame”. Meanwhile, this year’s ceremony sees Stephen Fry as host while John Hurt is to receive the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Daniel Radcliffe Hits the 2012 BAFTAs

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Making his way to the red carpet, Daniel Radcliffe was among the stars partaking in the 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards in London, England on Sunday (February 12). Held at The Royal Opera House, the “Harry Potter” star was all smiles as he greeted his avid British fans while readying for the much-awaited BAFTA festivities to get underway. The ceremony sees Stephen Fry as host while John Hurt is to receive the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. Of the selection, Tim Corrie, Chairman of BAFTA, said: “John Hurt is an actor it is both exciting and fascinating to watch. He has extraordinary screen presence and brings utter conviction to every role he undertakes. He is one of a kind, an iconic figure, and BAFTA is delighted to take this opportunity to honour his outstanding contribution to cinema.”Photo Credit: Getty Images

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2012 BAFTA Awards: Red Carpet Live Stream!

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It’s one of the grandest overseas events of the year, and the stars are all set to work the red carpet at the 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards in London, England this evening (February 12). Held at the historic Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, everyone from George Clooney and Jessica Chastain to Miss Piggy will be turning up with livestream coverage available below. As for the ceremony, the BAFTAs are set to be hosted by Stephen Fry while “The Artist” leads the pack with twelve nominations with “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” close behind at eleven chances at BAFTA glory. Also on tap is a special tribute to John Hurt, who is lined up to receive the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Selena Gomez to Replace Miley Cyrus in “Hotel Transylvania”

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Tinseltown competition has always been fierce, and it sounds like Selena Gomez has replaced Miley Cyrus as the voice of Dracula’s daughter in “Hotel Transylvania.” According to a report, the “Wizards of Waverly Place” cutie will star alongside Adam Sandler in the animated flick. Sandler will voice the part of Dracula, “who operates a high-end resort away from the human world and goes into panic mode when a boy discovers the place and falls for the Count’s teenage daughter.” Along with Gomez and Sandler, “Hotel Transylvania” will also incorporate the voices of Kevin James, Andy Samberg, and Cee Lo Green.”Photo Credit: Wenn.com

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