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6 November 2012 5:04 AM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »

The nominations for the 15th annual Moët British Independent Film Awards have been unveiled in London.

They were announced by patron Adrian Lester (above), the Birmingham-born actor whose credits include The Day After Tomorrow and TV series Being Human, Bonekickers, Merlin and Hustle.

In a statement, joint directors of the awards Johanna von Fischer & Tessa Collinson said: "In this our 15th year, we are delighted to welcome back six-time former host James Nesbitt.

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated Pre-Selection Committee who watched over 200 films in order to produce the 2012 nominations, which once again reflect the diverse range of British film talent, and also welcome this year's appointed independent jury who will now spend the next month considering the nominated films."

The highest number of nominations this year goes to Broken with 9 nominations including Best Film, Best Director and Best Debut Director for Rufus Norris, »

- David Bentley

25 September 2012 6:35 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »

Gugu Mbatha-Raw is leaving "Touch."

The actress, who portrayed social worker Clea Hopkins in Season 1 of the Fox drama isn't returning for Season 2, according to Indiewire. Her character,

according to SocialWorkersSpeak.org, is no longer as integral to the plot as she was at the beginning of Season 1 of "Touch," starring Kiefer Sutherland and David Mazouz.

Mbatha-Raw's other TV roles have included "Undercovers," "Bonekickers," "Doctor Who" and more.

In other casting news...

ABC's determined to make Mandy Moore happen. Despite last year's failed pilot, ABC has bought "Miss Most Likely," a sitcom about a girl trying to make it in the big city only to be followed by her overbearing family. [Vulture]

Taio Cruz is headed to "90210." The R&B star will appear as himself on the CW series' 100th episode. [TVLine]

David Meunier is returning to "Justified." Currently appearing in NBC's "Revolution," Meunier has signed on for 10 more episodes of "Justified" as Johnny. »

- Leigh Weingus

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