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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 according to Tim Bevan, producer of best film Atonement. | The Golden Globes were "a great night" for British cinema according to Tim Bevan, producer of best film Atonement. |
The romantic wartime 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 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. |
'Brilliant cast and crew' | 'Brilliant cast and crew' |
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) | 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. | 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. |
"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 | 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. | 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. | 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. |
TV awards | TV awards |
In the TV categories Channel 4's Longford won three gongs, including best supporting actress in a mini-series for actress Samantha Morton. | In the TV categories Channel 4's Longford won three gongs, including best supporting actress in a mini-series for actress Samantha Morton. |
BRITS WHO MISSED OUT 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 Britons Jason Isaacs, 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. |