LONDON: “Blade Runner” director Ridley Scott is to receive the British Academy Film Awards’ highest honor.
The academy announced Wednesday that the 80-year-old filmmaker will collect the BAFTA Fellowship at the British academy awards ceremony next month.
Scott’s films include “Alien,” “Thelma and Louise” and “Gladiator.”
His latest release is kidnap drama “All the Money in the World,” which underwent last-minute reshoots to replace Kevin Spacey after allegations of sexual misconduct.
Scott said it was “very gratifying” to be honored for his body of work.
The fellowship is awarded to one person a year for “outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television.” Previous recipients include Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Elizabeth Taylor and Judi Dench.
The awards ceremony takes place Feb. 18 at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Director Ridley Scott to be honored by British film academy
Director Ridley Scott to be honored by British film academy
Lewis Capaldi, Zara Larsson to perform at Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix after-race concert
DUBAI: Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi and Swedish pop star Zara Larsson are set to headline the after-race concerts at the 2026 Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Both artists will take to the stage on the opening night of the race weekend, Dec. 3.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the F1 season, will run from Dec. 3 to 6 at Yas Marina Circuit.
Capaldi will make his return to Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi. Known for his emotive ballads, he is expected to perform hits including “Someone You Loved” and “Before You Go.”
Larsson arrives in the capital following a breakthrough year, with her fifth album “Midnight Sun” earning critical acclaim and securing her first Grammy nomination. She is set to perform chart favorites such as “Lush Life” and “Never Forget You.”
