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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. But the writer of award-winning TV film Longford has expressed disappointment the actual ceremony did not go ahead.
Knightley lost out to British acting legend Julie Christie, who won the best actress gong for Away From Her. "The cancellation is another loss of revenue the industry can ill-afford," said Peter Morgan, who also wrote The Last King of Scotland and The Queen.
There was also British success in the TV categories, in particular Channel 4's Longford which won three awards. The Globes were replaced by a low-key press conference as a result of the ongoing Hollywood writers strike.
But it was a night of mixed fortunes for the UK at the Los Angeles event. Morgan, who both wrote and executive produced Longford, said the event represented "a missed opportunity to put differences aside and bring the community together".
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. "Watching from a distance, the deepening intransigence and hostility feels like a family dispute that has got out of control."
'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. Romantic wartime drama Atonement was named best film drama, though its stars Keira Knightley and James McAvoy, and director Joe Wright, failed to pick up individual awards.
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. Knightley lost out to British acting legend Julie Christie, who won the best actress gong for Away From Her.
"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. McAvoy, meanwhile, was passed over in favour of British-born Daniel Day-Lewis, recognised for his work in oil prospecting drama There Will Be Blood.
"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. Tim Bevan, however, remained upbeat, saying he was "delighted that a British film should win best picture in a year where there are some fantastic films out there".
Andy Serkis and Samantha Morton starred in Longford "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."
"Lastly, none of this would have been possible without the unique talents and vision of our director, Joe Wright - this award is truly his." Andy Serkis and Samantha Morton were both nominated in LongfordLongford's executive producer Andy Harries said he was "thrilled" the Channel 4 film had won three awards - more than any other nominee.
Sweeney Todd's Helena Bonham Cater lost to Marion Cotillard for the best actress in a musical or comedy award. "The recognition of the film is what makes it all worthwhile," he said.
Tilda Swinton, meanwhile, missed out on the best supporting actress gong, despite her well received performance in Michael Clayton. Elsewhere, though, it was a night of mixed fortunes for the UK at the Los Angeles event.
Tom Wilkinson also failed to win the best supporting actor award for Michael Clayton. British misses included Sir Ridley Scott, who lost to Julian Schnabel for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly in the best film director category.
TV awards Sweeney Todd's Helena Bonham Carter lost to France's Marion Cotillard for the best actress in a musical or comedy award.
In the TV categories Channel 4's Longford won three gongs, including best supporting actress in a mini-series for actress Samantha Morton. Uncanny
Tilda Swinton, meanwhile, missed out on the best supporting actress gong, despite her well received performance in legal thriller Michael Clayton.
Tom Wilkinson also failed to win the best supporting actor award for the same film.
Ricky Gervais' sitcom Extras won one Golden GlobeLongford's wins included a best actor prize for Jim Broadbent and a best supporting actress award for Samantha Morton.
The Nottingham-born star, who gave birth to her second child earlier this month, plays Moors Murderer Myra Hindley in the drama, which also won the award for best TV film or mini-series.
Broadbent, meanwhile, was recognised for his uncanny portrayal of the eponymous prisons campaigner.
"Who could have predicted that the tale of an eccentric English peer's obsession with Britain 's most famous serial killer would strike such a chord with audiences in America," said Harries.
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)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. Cast member Andy Serkis, however, saw his portrayal of Ian Brady passed over in favour of Entourage star Jeremy Piven.
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. Also nominated in Broadbent's category were 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 Californication star David Duchovny.
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. Elsewhere 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.