'Atonement' led the way at the Sony Ericsson Empire Awards, scooping three of the most coveted prizes.

It was snubbed by the Golden Globes, the Baftas, and the Oscars – but film-goers have nominated the blockbuster King Kong for five film awards.

Sienna Miller is in the running for her first acting prize with a nomination for best newcomer at the Empire Awards.

The man behind Gollum in Lord of the Rings finally proved there was more to his character than computer wizardry when he clinched a Best Actor award.