Jamie Bell beats off cream of Hollywood to win Best Actor prize

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The 2001 Bafta award for Best Actor has been won by 14-year-old Jamie Bell for his role in the film 'Billy Elliot.' The award for Best Film went to 'Gladiator.'

Achievements and awards, Bell, Jamie

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Stars shocked by UK's failure to win leading role at Cannes film festival

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UK films received very little attention at the 2001 film festival in Cannes, France. Some observers believe that there is little value in bringing UK films to France to be exposed to negative criticism.

Cannes Film Festival, 2001 AD

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Magic Kingdom in recession as profits fall 82%

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The Walt Disney organization saw earnings fall to $63 million in the three months to the end of Sep 2001, from $348 million in the year-earlier period. The firm's financial difficulties can be largely attributed to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon.

Amusement and Theme Parks, Amusement parks, Theme Parks, Finance, Entertainment industry, Walt Disney Co., DIS

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