Jodie Foster, Quinta Brunson, Jessica Gunning, Lisa Ann Walter, Mark Duplass, Nava Mau, Richard Gadd, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Nikki Glaser, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ncuti Gatwa, Jonathan Pryce, Tom Hollander, Ella Purnell, Bowen Yang, Cosmo Jarvis, Takehiro Hira & More Attended the Celebration.
LOS ANGELES, CA – September 14, 2024 – BAFTA united industry professionals, creatives and talent for its TV Tea to honor excellence in the television industry. A highlight of the entertainment calendar since 2003, the star-studded event returned to the terrace of The Maybourne Beverly Hills after a four-year hiatus, with Jodie Foster, Quinta Brunson, Jessica Gunning, Lisa Ann Walter, Mark Duplass, Nava Mau, Richard Gadd, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Nikki Glaser, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ncuti Gatwa, Jonathan Pryce, Tom Hollander, Ella Purnell, Bowen Yang, Cosmo Jarvis, Takehiro Hira and more in attendance.
“We’re so delighted to bring everyone together today not only to celebrate this year’s achievements in television but also to raise awareness for BAFTA North America’s Learning, Inclusion and Talent programs. Across film, television and games, we are committed to providing mentorship, education and financial aid for local communities, underserved students, and emerging artists,” said Joyce Pierpoline, BAFTA North America Board Chair.
The event featured The Maybourne Beverly Hills’ debut of its Prêt-à-Portea experience – an afternoon tea concept that blends the world of fashion and pastry, showcasing sweet creations inspired by iconic couture moments. Guests enjoyed a delectable menu of sandwiches, scones and desserts, including smoked salmon with dill and lemon butter, ventura cucumber with horseradish, juniper and caraway, claridges and lemon scones, and coffee mousse, praline, chocolate sable and cocoa nib rochers.
“Many people don’t know that BAFTA is a year round 501c3 nonprofit that is working to advance the creative industries. We prioritize investing in talent, giving them that support that they need, leveraging the BAFTA name and most importantly, our members who are committed to giving back. We’re cultivating our community to help push the next generation of artists forward,” said Courtney LaBarge Bell, Executive Director of BAFTA North America.
Additional attendees included: Aaron Moten, Abe Sylvia, Aja Naomi King, Alex Edelman, Alex Hedison, Beau Bauman, Benedict Wong, Bobby Berk, Bruno Tonioli, Carrie Coon, Charlie Brooker, Chris Perfetti, Christopher Chung, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Emily Hampshire, Finn Bennett, Frederick E.O. Toye, Garcelle Beauvais, Gareth Neame, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Hakan Kousetta, Harriet Dyer, Jaylen Barron, Jess Hong, Jess Rosenthal, Jimmy Akingbola, John Bradley, Joivan Wade, Joshua Jackson, Justin Marks, Kali Reis, Karen Pittman, Keegan-Michael Key, Lara Hallett, Lynn Whitfield, Mayan Lopez, Meriel Sheibani-Clare, Michael Casey, Mike Cotton, Moeka Hoshi, Nicole Beharie, Noah Hawley, Oona O’beirn, Patton Oswalt, Patrick Brammall, Paul Rennie, Peyton List, Phillipa Soo, Poorna Jagannathan, Rachel Kondo, Rafael Cebrian, Randall Einhorn, Richa Moorjani, Richard Schiff, Salli Richardson Whitfield, Sam Rees-Jones, Saskia Reeves, Saul Metzstein, Sean Teale, Sherry Cola, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Stephanie Koenig, Suzanne Mackie, Tadanobu Asano, Takehiro Hira, Tom Goodman-Hill, Trace Lysette, Tyler James Williams, Walton Goggins, Weronika Tofilska, Zoe Lister-Jones, as well as Joyce Pierpoline, Courtney LaBarge Bell, Jonathan Katz, Josephine Coyle, Sally Habbershaw, Tracy Ifeachor, Alexa Jago, Tara Grace, Wayne Watkins from BAFTA.
The BAFTA TV Tea Party is presented by BBC Studios, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic, FIJI Water and sponsored by BritBox and the Maybourne Beverly Hills. As BAFTA continues to expand its presence in North America, it will introduce its inaugural New York Tea Party, which will be held on October 6 at The Pierre in conjunction with the New York Film Festival. This new event aims to highlight emerging talent and celebrate groundbreaking film and television in the vibrant cultural hub of New York City.
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About BBC Studios
The main commercial arm of BBC Commercial Ltd, BBC Studios generated revenues in the last year of £1.8 billion and a third consecutive year of profits of over £200 million. Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, the business is built on two operating areas: the Content Studio, which produces, invests and distributes content globally and Media & Streaming, with BBC branded channels, services including bbc.com and BritBox International and joint ventures in the UK and internationally. The business made more than 2,800 hours of award-winning British programmes last year for a wide selection of public service and commercial broadcasters and platforms, both in the UK and across the globe. Its content is internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, and includes world-famous brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, the Planet series, Bluey and Doctor Who.
In the U.S, BBC Studios operates both a distribution business and one of its major production units. The production unit, based in Los Angeles, creates and produces adaptations of UK programs, as well as all new original programs, for linear and digital platforms in the U.S. This production unit is responsible for the phenomenally successful, Emmy®-winning Dancing with the Stars, the multi-award-winning Life Below Zero franchise, the popular reboot of the classic quiz show Weakest Link, the US version of the global sensation The 1% Club, the revved up Top Gear America, and the survival competition series Outlast. In scripted, the team has achieved success adapting British hits, including Ghosts, Call Me Kat (based on the UK format Miranda) and Welcome to Flatch (This Country in the UK) for top U.S. broadcast networks.
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About BritBox
BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television and culture, offering the most comprehensive, must-see collection of British entertainment all in one place. Providing a pipeline of exceptional storytelling, and showcasing the depth and breadth of British creativity from across the UK, BritBox curates a quality selection of classic titles and original commissions across a variety of genres, including critically-acclaimed dramas, comedies, documentaries and lifestyle programming. Launched in 2017 and now wholly owned by BBC Studios, BritBox is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics. For more, visit britbox.com, or find the BritBox app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
About The Maybourne Beverly Hills
Situated within Beverly Hills’ famous Golden Triangle, The Maybourne Beverly Hills is a sophisticated escape with legendary London roots, European charm and a fresh California flair, right in the heart of Beverly Hills. The Spa, one of the largest spas at any luxury hotel in Los Angeles, is an unparalleled place of serenity and relaxation. The breathtaking rooftop pool features cabanas, panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills, and a menu but the acclaimed Dante Beverly Hills. The Terrace restaurant, overlooking the lush Beverly Cañon Gardens, offers cocktails and seasonal California-inspired cuisine in a quintessentially European setting, while cocktail and spirits enthusiasts can enjoy sophisticated drinks in the Maybourne Bar, or the Whisky Bar, which boasts the largest collection of Macallan in North America. For more information, visit maybournebeverlyhills.com and @themaybournebh.
About Delta Air Lines
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Through the warmth and service of Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) people and the power of innovation, Delta never stops looking for ways to make every trip feel tailored to every customer.
There are 100,000 Delta people leading the way to deliver a world-class customer experience on over 4,000 daily flights to more than 290 destinations on six continents, connecting people to places and to each other.
Delta served more than 190 million customers in 2023 — safely, reliably and with industry-leading customer service innovation – and was again recognized as North America’s most on-time airline by Cirium.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta operates significant hubs and key markets in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Bogota, Boston, Detroit, Lima, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Santiago (Chile), Sao Paulo, Seattle, Seoul-Incheon and Tokyo.
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About Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic was founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, with innovation and amazing customer service at its core. In 2023, Virgin Atlantic was voted Britain’s only Global Five Star Airline by APEX for the seventh year running in the Official Airline Ratings. Headquartered in London, it employs more than 8,500 people worldwide, flying customers to 30 destinations across four continents throughout the year.
Alongside shareholder and Joint Venture partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic operates a leading transatlantic network, with onward connections to over 200 cities around the world. In February 2020, Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic launched an expanded Joint Venture, offering a comprehensive route network, convenient flight schedules, competitive fares and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem miles across all carriers. Virgin Atlantic joined SkyTeam in March 2023 as the global airline alliance’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester Airport.
Virgin Atlantic has been pioneering sustainability leadership for more than 15 years, committing to Net Zero by 2050 and continuous action that reduces environmental impact. The airline operates one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the skies, with an average age under seven years. In October 2022, Virgin Atlantic welcomed its first A330-900’s to the fleet, continuing its transformation towards 100% next generation aircraft by 2028. In November 2023, the airline led a consortium to deliver the world’s first flight across the Atlantic on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), demonstrating that 100% SAF can be used safely as a drop in fuel in existing infrastructure, engines and airframes. The need to scale production is an industry imperative and Virgin Atlantic is committed to radical collaboration across the energy chain to support commercialisation ahead of 2030.
For more information visit www.virginatlantic.com or via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @virginatlantic.
About FIJI Water
FIJI® Water is a natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands). With its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel and more than double the electrolytes compared to the other two top premium bottled water brands, FIJI Water is the No. 1 imported premium bottled water in the United States. FIJI Water has a perfectly balanced 7.7 pH. FIJI Water is available in a variety of sizes, including 330mL, 500mL, 700mL, 1L, and 1.5L. As of 2022, FIJI Water’s best-selling 500mL and 330mL bottles have transitioned to 100% recycled plastic (rPET) – bottle only. Since 2007, the FIJI Water Foundation has helped to preserve and protect the Sovi Basin and improve the lives of native Fijians. To discover Earth’s Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.
About BAFTA
BAFTA’s mission as a charity is to champion the creative and cultural importance of the screen arts across film, games and television. Through its Awards ceremonies and year-round programme of talent initiatives and learning events that include masterclasses, lectures, scholarships, bursaries and mentoring schemes in the UK and North America, BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new screen talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration. For more, visit www.bafta.org. BAFTA is a registered charity (no. 216726).
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