...Merlin (2008) is trending, as it is wont to do. But who are we to argue? From time to time, our dashboards delight and surprise us with the news that #merlin is once more in the hearts and minds of the fandom, who have propelled it into the forefront of our collective cultural zeitgeist. And this Monday, June 12, to the delight and surprise of everyone else, our favorite homoerotic budding sorcerer/knight-to-be duo find themselves the talk of the town. Even if this talk is largely comprised of: wait, why is merlin (2008) trending? i mean im not unhappy about it... Or, in the more magnificent phrasing of this post in particular, everyone seeing merlin trending and going wait. it's not december. it's not merlin month. like a dad reading the newspaper and squinting at the date on the top of the page when the paper says there's a heatwave in february.
Well, consider us all squinty newspaper dads on this suspiciously warm day in February—who are happy nonetheless to see the sun shining and #merthur once again basking in its rays and glorious warmth.
We will now spend the week manifesting a similar trending renaissance for Life on Mars (2006-2007) x
'Doctor Who star and unflinching LGBTQ+ ally David Tennant will be hosting the 2024 BAFTAs, and he’ll undoubtedly bring his “warmth, charm and mischievous wit” to the British film awards.
The actor – known for his amazing work on Good Omens, Broadchurch, Jessica Jones and Final Space – will take centre stage at London’s Royal Festival Hall for the ceremony on 18 February.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts film awards, commonly known as the BAFTAs, have been hosted by a variety of presenters over the years, including Rebel Wilson, Richard E Grant and Graham Norton.
Tennant said he was “delighted” to have been asked to host the BAFTAs and “help celebrate the very best of this year’s films and the many brilliant people who help bring them to life”.
BAFTA chief executive Jane Millichip said the organisation was “over the moon” that Tennant would be hosting the prestigious event, promising it’ll be a “must-watch show”.
“He is deservedly beloved by British and international audiences alike,” Millichip said. “His warmth, charm and mischievous wit will make it a must-watch show.”
Tennant is, of course, renowned worldwide for his immense acting talents, winning several TV Choice Awards, BAFTAs and an Emmy over his storied career. He’s also a stalwart LGBTQ+ and trans ally.
The Doctor Who legend has worn t-shirts that proudly declared his support for trans kids, included trans and non-binary pin badges in his wardrobe during public appearances and proudly stood up in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. He’s just been an all-round amazing supporter.
The nominations for the 77th annual awards will be announced on 18 January by Naomi Ackie, who played Whitney Houston in the biopic film I Wanna Dance With Somebody, and Barbie actor Kingsley Ben-Adir.
David Tennant will kick off the 2024 BAFTAs ceremony on Sunday 18 February, and the awards will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.'