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Detailed explanation-1: -Nominees in the acting categories this year include Cate Blanchett, Emma Thompson, Colin Farrell, Michelle Yeoh, Eddie Redmayne and Viola Davis. Several box office smashes have also been recognised in this year’s shortlist, including Top Gun: Maverick and Avatar: The Way of Water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Forest Whitaker won Best Actor for The Last King of Scotland, which also won Outstanding British Film and Best Adapted Screenplay. The ceremony also featured the inaugural BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film, which was awarded to Happy Feet, directed by George Miller.