Jackson receives prestigious movie award

Samuel L. Jackson was honoured by a host of fellow Hollywood stars as he was handed the 23rd annual American Cinematheque Award on Tuesday night.

The actor was given the lifetime achievement prize by legendary Star Wars director George Lucas during a special tribute night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

An array of stars, including Justin Timberlake and Sharon Stone, turned up at the event to heap praise on Jackson, whose movies have grossed more money in box office sales than any other actor in movie history.

After the ceremony, Jackson told Hollywood Reporter: "I felt a bond with everyone in that theatre. (It was) a kinship that opened up a whole new world."

Previous winners of the award include Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Al Pacino, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.