Empire Awards
Encyclopedia
An Empire Award is an accolade bestowed by Empire, Britain
's biggest selling film
magazine
, to recognize excellence of professionals in the locale and global film industry
. The awards are voted for by readers of the magazine and in an annual ceremony, the Empire Awards, the winners are presented with the award which is covered by Empire and sometimes also televised. They were sponsored by Sony Ericsson
between the 8th
and the 13th Empire Awards
with the exception of the 12th
which was without a ceremony, and since the 14th Empire Awards are sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey
.
The first Empire Awards
ceremony was held on 1996, to honor outstanding film achievements of the 1995 film season. The most recent ceremony, honoring films in 2010
, was held at Grosvenor House Hotel
on March 27, 2011.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
's biggest selling film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
magazine
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
, to recognize excellence of professionals in the locale and global film industry
Film industry
The film industry consists of the technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking: i.e. film production companies, film studios, cinematography, film production, screenwriting, pre-production, post production, film festivals, distribution; and actors, film directors and other film crew...
. The awards are voted for by readers of the magazine and in an annual ceremony, the Empire Awards, the winners are presented with the award which is covered by Empire and sometimes also televised. They were sponsored by Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB is a joint venture established on October 1, 2001 by the Japanese consumer electronics company Sony Corporation and the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson to manufacture mobile phones....
between the 8th
8th Empire Awards
The 8th Empire Awards , honoring the best in film in 2002, were held on February 5, 2003 at The Dorchester Hotel and hosted by Richard E. Grant. Below is a complete list of nominees and winners...
and the 13th Empire Awards
13th Empire Awards
The 13th Empire Awards , honoring the best in film in 2007, were held on March 9, 2008 at the Grosvenor House Hotel and hosted by Rob Brydon. It was directed by Dave Skinner and broadcast on ITV2. Below is a complete list of nominees and winners...
with the exception of the 12th
12th Empire Awards
The 12th Empire Awards , honoring the best in film in 2006, were published on March 27, 2007. As an exception to previous years, this year had no award ceremony. Below is a complete list of nominees and winners...
which was without a ceremony, and since the 14th Empire Awards are sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Jameson is a single distillery Irish whiskey produced by a division of the French distiller Pernod Ricard. Jameson is similar in its adherence to the single distillery principle to the single malt tradition, but Jameson combines malted barley with unmalted or "green" barley...
.
The first Empire Awards
1st Empire Awards
The 1st Empire Awards, honoring the best in film in 1995, were held on 1996. Below is a complete list of nominees and winners. Winners are highlighted in bold.-External links:*...
ceremony was held on 1996, to honor outstanding film achievements of the 1995 film season. The most recent ceremony, honoring films in 2010
2010 in film
The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and...
, was held at Grosvenor House Hotel
Grosvenor House Hotel
Grosvenor House is a large and luxurious hotel. The iconic Mayfair, London hotel is owned by the Sahara Group. The name has also been licensed to a property in Dubai....
on March 27, 2011.
Current awards
- Best ActorEmpire Award for Best ActorThe Empire Award for Best Actor is one of the Empire Awards presented annually by Empire magazine to actors working in the motion picture industry. The Empire Award for Best Actor is one of six ongoing awards that have been handed out since the establishment of the Empire Awards in 1996...
: 1996 to present - Best ActressEmpire Award for Best ActressThe Empire Award for Best Actress is one of the Empire Awards presented annually by Empire magazine to actresses working in the motion picture industry. The Empire Award for Best Actress is one of six ongoing awards that have been handed out since the establishment of the Empire Awards in 1996...
: 1996 to present - Best British FilmEmpire Award for Best British FilmThe Empire Award for Best British Film is one of the Empire Awards presented annually by Empire magazine to the best British film of the previous year. The Empire Award for Best British Film is one of six ongoing awards that have been handed out since the establishment of the Empire Awards in 1996...
: 1996 to present; In 2002 it was known as "Sky Movies Best British Film" - Best ComedyEmpire Award for Best ComedyThe Empire Award for Best Comedy is one of the Empire Awards presented annually by Empire magazine to the best comedy film of the previous year. The Empire Award for Best Comedy was one of four new Best Film ongoing awards first introduced at the 11th Empire Awards in 2006...
: 2006 to present - Best DirectorEmpire Award for Best DirectorThe Empire Award for Best Director is one of the Empire Awards presented annually by Empire magazine to directors working in the motion picture industry...
: 1996 to present - Best FilmEmpire Award for Best FilmThe Empire Award for Best Film is one of the Empire Awards presented annually by Empire magazine to the best film of the previous year. The Empire Award for Best Film is one of six ongoing awards that have been handed out since the establishment of the Empire Awards in 1996...
: 1996 to present - Best HorrorEmpire Award for Best HorrorThe Empire Award for Best Horror is one of the Empire Awards presented annually by Empire magazine to the best horror film of the previous year. The Empire Award for Best Horror was one of four new Best Film ongoing awards first introduced at the 11th Empire Awards in 2006...
: 2006 to present - Best NewcomerEmpire Award for Best NewcomerThe Empire Award for Best Newcomer is one of the Empire Awards presented annually by Empire magazine to actors and directors for a debut or breakthrough performance in a feature film...
: 1996 to present; It was known as "Best Debut" from 1996 to 2002; in 2007 it was split to "Best Male Newcomer" and "Best Female Newcomer" - Best Sci-Fi/FantasyEmpire Award for Best Sci-Fi/FantasyThe Empire Award for Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy is one of the Empire Awards presented annually by Empire magazine to the best sci-fi, fantasy or superhero film of the previous year. The Empire Award for Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy was one of four new Best Film ongoing awards first introduced at the 11th Empire...
: 2006 to present; In 2009 it was known as "Best Sci-Fi/Superhero" - Best ThrillerEmpire Award for Best ThrillerThe Empire Award for Best Thriller is one of the Empire Awards presented annually by Empire magazine to the best thriller film of the previous year. The Empire Award for Best Thriller was one of four new Best Film ongoing awards first introduced at the 11th Empire Awards in 2006...
: 2006 to present - Done In 60 Seconds Award: 2008 to present
Retired awards
- Best British ActorEmpire Award for Best British ActorThe Empire Award for Best British Actor was an Empire Award that was presented by Empire magazine to British actors working in the motion picture industry from the establishment of the Empire Awards in 1996 until the 10th Empire Awards in 2005...
: 1996 to 2005 - Best British ActressEmpire Award for Best British ActressThe Empire Award for Best British Actress was an Empire Award that was presented by Empire magazine to British actresses working in the motion picture industry from the establishment of the Empire Awards in 1996 until the 10th Empire Awards in 2005...
: 1996 to 2005 - Best British DirectorEmpire Award for Best British DirectorThe Empire Award for Best British Director was an Empire Award that was presented by Empire magazine to British directors working in the motion picture industry from the 2nd Empire Awards in 1997 until the 6th Empire Awards in 2001. The award was brought back for one year for the 10th Empire Awards...
: 1997 to 2001; 2005 - Sony Ericsson Scene of the Year: 2003 to 2007; In 2007 it was known as "Scene Of The Year"
- Sony Ericsson Soundtrack Award: to 2008 - 2009; In 2009 it was known as "Best Soundtrack"
Current special awards
- Empire Hero Award: 2010 to present
- Empire Inspiration Award: 1997; 1999 to 2002; 2004 to 2006; 2008; 2010 to present
- Icon Award: 2006; 2008 to present
Retired special awards
- Actor Of Our Lifetime: 2009 only
- Contribution to Cinema: 2000 only; Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema: 2005 to 2006; Outstanding Contribution To British Film from 2008 to 2010
- Empire Career Achievement Award: 2004 only
- Empire Independent Spirit Award: 2002 to 2005
- Empire Lifetime Achievement Award: 1996 to 2004; 2006;
- Empire Movie Masterpiece: 1999 to 2000
- Heath Ledger Tribute: 2009 only
- Icon of the Decade: 2005 only