10 January 2006, by Webmaster
Britons up for ’new star’ award
British actors James McAvoy and Chiwetel Ejiofor are in contention for the new Orange Rising Star award at this year’s Baftas.
Mean Girls star Rachel McAdams, former Dawson’s Creek actress Michelle Williams and Mexican-born Gael Garcia Bernal have also made the shortlist.
The five nominees were chosen by a panel which included Cate Blanchett and Sir Alan Parker.
The eventual winner will be chosen by a public vote.
The Bafta film awards will be held in London (...)