Star Wars Dominates The 2016 Jameson Empire Awards
Just when you thought Star Wars had won all the awards/box office records, the 2016 James Empire Awards hit town.
And Disney's mega-hit swept the board, winning five awards including Best Director (JJ Abrams), Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Best Male Newcomer (John Boyega), Best Female Newcomer (Daisy Ridley), and Best Visual Effects.
The evening was a star-studded affair, with Matt Damon, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Maisie Williams and Andy Serkis in attendance. The night's biggest 'right in the feels' moment came through the posthumousawarding of the Empire Legend trophy to Alan Rickman.
Check out the full list of winners below.
BEST COMEDY presented by Absolute Radio
Spy
BEST SCI-FI/FANTASY
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
BEST HORROR
The Hallow
BEST THRILLER presented by Corinthia Hotel London
Spectre
BEST MALE NEWCOMER
John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
BEST FEMALE NEWCOMER presented by the Forever Hope Foundation
Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
BEST BRITISH FILM presented by The Hollywood Reporter
Spectre
BEST FILM presented by Sky Movies
The Revenant
BEST TV SERIES presented by Wuaki TV
This Is England ’90
BEST DIRECTOR presented by Vue Entertainment
J. J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
BEST ACTRESS
Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl)
JAMESON BEST ACTOR
Matt Damon (The Martian)
BEST SCREENPLAY
The Big Short — Charles Randolph, Adam McKay
BEST ANIMATED FILM
Inside Out
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Amy
BEST SOUNDTRACK
Mad Max: Fury Road
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Mad Max: Fury Road
BEST MAKE-UP AND HAIRSTYLING
Mad Max: Fury Road
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
BEST SHORT FILM presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey
World Of Tomorrow
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Mad Max: Fury Road
BEST GAME presented by the Forever Hope Foundation
Batman: Arkham Knight
WINNER EMPIRE LEGEND
Alan Rickman
WINNER EMPIRE HERO
Stanley Tucci
WINNER EMPIRE INSPIRATION presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey
Paddy Considine