‘Birdman’ soars but Keaton brought to earth at SAG Awards

Birdman topped the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, winning best ensemble cast, even though star Michael Keaton was upset by Eddie Redmayne in the most outstanding actor category.

Oscar favourites Julianne Moore, Patricia Arquette, and JK Simmons cemented their front-runner status in a Los Angeles ceremony that often serves as a preview to the Academy Awards.

Keaton led the Birdman cast, including Emma Stone, Edward Norton, and Zach Galifianakis, in accepting the top honour from the acting guild, calling the profession “the ultimate team sport”.