The Jameson Empire Awards 2009

It was a star studded night on Sunday 29th March as the film industry’s biggest and most respected stars turned out to celebrate the Jameson Empire Awards 2009. 

The awards, which were hosted by comedian Dara O’Briain and took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, were honoured with the presence of stars and directors including Russell Crowe, Viggo Mortensen, Gerard Butler, Mark Strong, James McAvoy, Olga Kurylenko, Gemma Arterton, Jaime Winstone, Jim Sturgess, Jason Isaacs, Mackenzie Crook, Anne-Marie Duff, Cillian Murphy, Michael Sheen, Guy Ritchie, Danny Boyle, Helena Bonham-Carter, Tim Burton and Paul Greengrass.

Winners

Best Newcomer
Gemma Arterton

Best Comedy
Son of Rambow

Best Horror
Eden Lake

Best Thriller
Quantum of Solace

Best Director 
Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight)

Best Sci-Fi/ Superhero Movie  
Wanted

Best Soundtrack
Mamma Mia!

Special Heath Ledger Commemoration

Best British Film 
RocknRolla

Actor of our Lifetime
Russell Crowe

Best Film
The Dark Knight

Done in 60 Seconds 
Stephan Power and Conal O’Meara (Jerry Maguire)

Best Actor
Christian Bale (The Dark Knight)

Best Actress
Helena Bonham Carter (Sweeney Todd)

Outstanding Contribution to British Film
Danny Boyle

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Viggo Mortensen