Avatar and Star trek were the big winners at the Empire Film Awards last night.

Also picking up gongs were Sherlock Holmes and Michael Caine movie Harry Brown.

3D epic Avatar won Best Film, Best Director for James Cameron and Best Actress for Zoe Saldana.

Oscar winner Christoph Waltz bagged Best Actor for his role in Inglourious Basterds.

Jude Law was named Empire Hero while Sir Ian McKellen and Ray Winstone picked up lifetime achievement statues.

Aaron Johnson- star of Nowhere Boy and Kick Ass- was handed the Best Newcomer award by the magazine.