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Stars of the silver screen have begun arriving in London for the 66th Bafta Film Awards.Stars of the silver screen have begun arriving in London for the 66th Bafta Film Awards.
US Civil War drama Lincoln leads this year's nominations with 10 nods, including best film and best actor for Daniel Day-Lewis.US Civil War drama Lincoln leads this year's nominations with 10 nods, including best film and best actor for Daniel Day-Lewis.
Day-Lewis is up against four other actors including Ben Affleck, who is also in the running for best director for his political thriller Argo.Day-Lewis is up against four other actors including Ben Affleck, who is also in the running for best director for his political thriller Argo.
The ceremony will be broadcast on BBC One at 21:00 GMT.The ceremony will be broadcast on BBC One at 21:00 GMT.
Musical adaptation Les Miserables and Ang Lee's Life of Pi both have nine nominations, while James Bond film Skyfall follows close behind with eight, including one for outstanding British film.Musical adaptation Les Miserables and Ang Lee's Life of Pi both have nine nominations, while James Bond film Skyfall follows close behind with eight, including one for outstanding British film.
Skyfall stars Dame Judi Dench and Javier Bardem will compete in the best supporting actress and actor categories. Daniel Craig, however, missed out on a best actor nomination.Skyfall stars Dame Judi Dench and Javier Bardem will compete in the best supporting actress and actor categories. Daniel Craig, however, missed out on a best actor nomination.
Other contenders for the outstanding British film prize include The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Anna Karenina and Les Miserables.Other contenders for the outstanding British film prize include The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Anna Karenina and Les Miserables.
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, up for best actor and actress for their roles in Silver Linings Playbook, are expected to attend the ceremony, which will feature a performance from singer Paloma Faith. Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence are both up for best actor and actress for their roles in Silver Linings Playbook.
Speaking on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony, Lawrence praised director David O Russell for his work on the film, calling him her "saviour and captain".
"Anytime you're doing a movie with him it's a fun challenge and exciting," she told BBC News. "He brings so much passion it never feels difficult or exhausting."
Lawrence will battle it out with Zero Dark Thirty's Jessica Chastain, Rust and Bone's Marion Cotillard, Hitchock's Dame Helen Mirren and Amour star Emmanuelle Riva.Lawrence will battle it out with Zero Dark Thirty's Jessica Chastain, Rust and Bone's Marion Cotillard, Hitchock's Dame Helen Mirren and Amour star Emmanuelle Riva.
Amour, Michael Haneke's Palme d'Or-winning film about an octogenarian couple coping with illness, is up for four awards, including best director.Amour, Michael Haneke's Palme d'Or-winning film about an octogenarian couple coping with illness, is up for four awards, including best director.
Also in the line up for best director is Quentin Tarantino, whose film Django Unchained has received a total of five nominations.Also in the line up for best director is Quentin Tarantino, whose film Django Unchained has received a total of five nominations.
Kathryn Bigelow and Ang Lee complete the best director nominees for Zero Dark Thirty and Life of Pi respectively.Kathryn Bigelow and Ang Lee complete the best director nominees for Zero Dark Thirty and Life of Pi respectively.
One director missing from the shortlist is Tom Hooper, despite his film Les Miserables being up for nine awards.
Hugh Jackman - who is nominated for best actor for his role in the musical film - admitted the cast was disappointed.
"I can tell you 100% I would not be here if it wasn't for Tom Hooper - the guy's a genius." he told BBC News. "I think he'll be thrilled the film got nominated and he'll take solace in that."
The director also played down the omission, saying: "We've got nine [Bafta] nominations and eight Oscar nominations. I was very fortunate to come away two years ago with the Oscar so I'm very happy."
British actress Andrea Riseborough is in the running for the rising star award against Juno Temple, Elizabeth Olsen, Alicia Vikander and Life of Pi's Suraj Sharma, the only male in contention.British actress Andrea Riseborough is in the running for the rising star award against Juno Temple, Elizabeth Olsen, Alicia Vikander and Life of Pi's Suraj Sharma, the only male in contention.
In the documentary category, Searching for Sugar Man - the true story of 1970s rocker Rodriguez - is up against The Imposter, McCullin, West of Memphis and Marley.In the documentary category, Searching for Sugar Man - the true story of 1970s rocker Rodriguez - is up against The Imposter, McCullin, West of Memphis and Marley.
Director Sir Alan Parker, whose works include The Commitments and Bugsy Malone, will be honoured with a British Academy Fellowship.Director Sir Alan Parker, whose works include The Commitments and Bugsy Malone, will be honoured with a British Academy Fellowship.
The award, the highest accolade the Academy can bestow, was given to Martin Scorsese last year.The award, the highest accolade the Academy can bestow, was given to Martin Scorsese last year.
There will also be an honour for Channel 4 film boss Tessa Ross, who will receive a lifetime achievement award.There will also be an honour for Channel 4 film boss Tessa Ross, who will receive a lifetime achievement award.
The awards ceremony will take place at the Royal Opera House and will begin at 19:00 GMT.The awards ceremony will take place at the Royal Opera House and will begin at 19:00 GMT.
The ceremony itself will be broadcast with a two-hour delay on BBC One and BBC One HD.The ceremony itself will be broadcast with a two-hour delay on BBC One and BBC One HD.