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Producer hails UK wins at Globes Producer hails UK wins at Globes
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The Golden Globes were "a great night" for British cinema the producer of best film Atonement, Tim Bevan, has said. The Golden Globes were "a great night" for British cinema according to Tim Bevan, producer of best film Atonement.
The romantic drama clinched top honours, but stars Keira Knightley and James McAvoy, and director Joe Wright, failed to pick up individual awards. The romantic wartime drama clinched top honours - but stars Keira Knightley and James McAvoy, and director Joe Wright, failed to pick up individual awards.
Knightley lost out to British acting legend Julie Christie who won the best actress gong for Away From Her. Knightley lost out to British acting legend Julie Christie, who won the best actress gong for Away From Her.
There was also British success in the TV categories, in particular Channel 4's Longford which won three awards.There was also British success in the TV categories, in particular Channel 4's Longford which won three awards.
But it was generally a night of mixed fortunes for the UK at the Los Angeles event. But it was a night of mixed fortunes for the UK at the Los Angeles event.
British misses included Sir Ridley Scott, who lost to France's Julian Schnabel for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly in the best film director category.British misses included Sir Ridley Scott, who lost to France's Julian Schnabel for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly in the best film director category.
'Collective award' 'Brilliant cast and crew'
Atonement, the adaptation of Ian McEwan's best-selling novel set around the Second World War, also scooped best original score after receiving seven nominations. BRITISH WINNERS Atonement - best film (drama), best original scoreDaniel Day-Lewis - best actor (drama)Julie Christie - best actress (drama)Extras - best series (musical or comedy)Longford - best mini-series or film made for TVJim Broadbent - best actor (mini-series or film made for TV)Samantha Morton - best supporting actress (mini-series or film made for TV)
Atonement, the adaptation of Ian McEwan's best-selling novel set around World War II, also scooped best original score after receiving seven nominations.
Mr Bevan said: "We're delighted that a British film should win best picture in a year where there are some fantastic films out there.Mr Bevan said: "We're delighted that a British film should win best picture in a year where there are some fantastic films out there.
"It's the right award to have won as well because it's a collective award, and we've had a brilliant cast and crew, everyone who's been involved."It's the right award to have won as well because it's a collective award, and we've had a brilliant cast and crew, everyone who's been involved.
Andy Serkis and Samantha Morton starred in Longford
"This movie was inspired by the imagination of Ian McEwan, and it's extraordinary that we were able to put together such a talented group of actors and crew that were able to remain true to the story."This movie was inspired by the imagination of Ian McEwan, and it's extraordinary that we were able to put together such a talented group of actors and crew that were able to remain true to the story.
Andy Serkis and Samantha Morton starred in Longford
"Lastly, none of this would have been possible without the unique talents and vision of our director, Joe Wright - this award is truly his.""Lastly, none of this would have been possible without the unique talents and vision of our director, Joe Wright - this award is truly his."
Sweeney Todd's Helena Bonham Cater lost to Marion Cotillard for the best actress in a musical or comedy award, and Tilda Swinton missed out on the best supporting actress gong, despite her well received performance in Michael Clayton. Sweeney Todd's Helena Bonham Cater lost to Marion Cotillard for the best actress in a musical or comedy award.
Tilda Swinton, meanwhile, missed out on the best supporting actress gong, despite her well received performance in Michael Clayton.
Tom Wilkinson also failed to win the best supporting actor award for Michael Clayton.Tom Wilkinson also failed to win the best supporting actor award for Michael Clayton.
In the TV categories, Channel 4's Longford won three gongs, including best supporting actress in a mini-series for actress Samantha Morton. TV awards
Ricky Gervais' Extras won one Golden Globe In the TV categories Channel 4's Longford won three gongs, including best supporting actress in a mini-series for actress Samantha Morton.
BRITISH LOSERS Ridley Scott - best directorJames McAvoy - best actor (drama)Keira Knightley - best actress (drama)Helena Bonham Carter - best actress (musical or comedy)Tom Wilkinson- best supporting actorTilda Swinton - best supporting actressChristopher Hampton - best screenplayThe State Within - best mini-series or film made for TVHugh Laurie - best TV actor (drama)Ricky Gervais - best TV actor (comedy)Jason Isaacs, James Nesbitt - best TV actor (mini-series or film made for TV)Minnie Driver - best TV actress (drama)Anna Friel - best TV actress (comedy)Ruth Wilson - best actress (mini-series or film made for TV)Andy Serkis - best supporting actor (mini-series or film made for TV)
The drama, which explores the relationship between Moors Murderer Myra Hindley and prisons campaigner Lord Longford, also won best TV mini-series or film.The drama, which explores the relationship between Moors Murderer Myra Hindley and prisons campaigner Lord Longford, also won best TV mini-series or film.
While Jim Broadbent took the best actor gong for his role as Lord Longford, Andy Serkis lost out for his portrayal of Ian Brady to Jeremy Piven for Entourage.While Jim Broadbent took the best actor gong for his role as Lord Longford, Andy Serkis lost out for his portrayal of Ian Brady to Jeremy Piven for Entourage.
Broadbent beat fellow Brits Jason Issacs, who starred in The State Within, and James Nesbitt, who won plaudits for his role in the BBC drama Jekyll. Broadbent beat fellow Britons Jason Isaacs, who starred in The State Within, and James Nesbitt, who won plaudits for his role in the BBC drama Jekyll.
Ricky Gervais took the best comedy or musical gong for Extras, but missed out in the acting category to US actor David Duchovny, who won for Californication.Ricky Gervais took the best comedy or musical gong for Extras, but missed out in the acting category to US actor David Duchovny, who won for Californication.
Last year's best actor winner, House star Hugh Laurie, was beaten by Mad Men's Jon Hamm, while former Brookside star Anna Friel failed to win a best actress Globe for Pushing Daisies.Last year's best actor winner, House star Hugh Laurie, was beaten by Mad Men's Jon Hamm, while former Brookside star Anna Friel failed to win a best actress Globe for Pushing Daisies.
Newcomer Ruth Wilson, who starred in the BBC's Jane Eyre, lost out to Queen Latifah for Life Support in the best actress in a mini-series award.Newcomer Ruth Wilson, who starred in the BBC's Jane Eyre, lost out to Queen Latifah for Life Support in the best actress in a mini-series award.