Sunday 18 May 2008

More awards for Oscar-tipped Atonement

More awards for Oscar-tipped Atonement



Full point drama 'Atonement' has picked up another server of awards in advance of the Oscars.
It received four prizes at the inaugural Richard Attenborough Film Awards: Topper Cinema, Movie maker of the class for music director Joe Wright, Actor of the Year for James McAvoy and Film writer of the Twelvemonth for St. Christopher Lionel Hampton.
'Atonement' star Keira Knightley missed out on the Best Actress prize, which went alternatively to Cate Blanchett for 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age'.
Surface-to-air missile James Whitcomb Riley was named Rebellion Star of the Year for his breakthrough execution as Joy Air division frontman Ian Curtis in 'Control'.
At the ceremony, host Richard Attenborough said: "The last yr has shown movie theatre to be both resilient and innovative, with large audiences aegir to delight the unique histrionics have."
He added: "It has besides brought a superb crop of terrific films with compelling performances from both experienced and fresh talents. I extend my warmest congratulation to this admirable set of winners."
'Atonement', an adaptation of Ian McEwan's bestselling novel, has been nominated for seven-spot Oscars, including Best Motion picture and C. H. Best Support Actress for 13-year-old Irish actress Saoirse Ronan.
It is in controversy for 14 awards at the BAFTAs, which will take shoes on Lord's Day 10 February.




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