Alicia Vikander wore a sparkly Louis Vuitton gown to the British Independent Film Awards in London. 

Rita Ora’s Fausto Puglisi look for the KIIS Jingle Ball is copied from the catwalk but the brand wisely let the sweater fall below the hip, concealing the apex of the skirt’s slits and creating a grunge-meets-gladiator effect.

Kenneth Branagh said tonight it was “thrilling” to be honoured at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs).

The first big bash of the awards season takes place tonight as three movies lead nominations at the British Independent Film Awards in London.

'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' co-stars Tom Hardy and Benedict Cumberbatch are up against each other for a prestigious film award.

Colin Firth’s new film, 'The King’s Speech', has scooped five gongs at the Moet British Independent Film Awards.

Early Oscar favourite 'The King's Speech' has received eight nominations in the British Independent Film Awards.

Daniel Day Lewis and Michael Caine are to be honoured at the British Independent Film Awards in London tonight.

Hollywood star Daniel Day-Lewis is to receive an honour from the British Independent Film Awards.

'James Bond' star Daniel Craig has launched a staunch defence of the British film industry - insisting it needs no special treatment.

Joy Division biopic Control leads the field at the British Independent Film Awards with 10 nominations.

The Cannes winner, Ken Loach's The Wind that Shakes the Barley, set against the Civil War, is up for major honours at the coming British Independent Film Awards including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor (Cillian Murphy).

Keira Knightley is to receive a top honour at the British Independent Film Awards.

English actor Bob Hoskins has revealed he conducts a simple test to help him decide what film to star in - he brings the scripts to the bathroom.

Ulster-born actress Susan Lynch, who co-starred in Jack the Ripper alongside Johnny Depp, doesn't believe in the feel-good factor, just in great movies.

Ian McKellen is to be honoured at this year's British Independent Film Awards.

SOME of the world's best actors are hoping to cast a spell on the producers of the Harry Potter films in a bid to replace the late Richard Harris in a role that won him the hearts of a whole new generation of fans.

Legendary actor Richard Harris, who died last week, has been nominated as Best Actor in a film awards ceremony taking place tonight.

Late Beatle George Harrison is to be honoured for his movie work at a major film ceremony next week , it was announced today.