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Country
  
United Kingdom

Official website
  
2016 Official website

Last awarded
  
20 March 2016

First awarded
  
1996

Presented by
  
Empire


Awarded for
  
Excellence in cinematic achievements

Ceremony date
  
March 18, 2017, 5:00 PM PDT

Winners
  
Daisy RidleyStar Wars: The Force Awakens, Daisy Ridley, Best Female Newcomer, Best Female Newcomer, John BoyegaStar Wars: The Force Awakens, John Boyega, Best Male Newcomer, Best Male Newcomer, Spectre, Spectre, Best Thriller, Best Thriller, Alicia VikanderThe Danish Girl, Alicia Vikander, Best Actress, Best Actress, Marc BarnesLegend, Marc Barnes, Done In 60 Seconds, Done In 60 Seconds, Stanley Tucci, Stanley Tucci, Hero Award, Hero Award, JJ AbramsStar Wars: The Force Awakens, JJ Abrams, Best Director, Best Director, The Hallow, The Hallow, Best Horror, Best Horror, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Spy, Spy, Best Comedy, Best Comedy, Paddy Considine, Paddy Considine, Inspiration Award, Inspiration Award, Mad Max: Fury Road, Mad Max: Fury Road, Best Soundtrack, Best Soundtrack, The Revenant, The Revenant, Best Film, Best Film, Alan Rickman, Alan Rickman, Legend Award, Legend Award, This Is England '90, This Is England '90, Best TV Series, Best TV Series, Mad Max: Fury Road, Mad Max: Fury Road, Best Make-Up And Hairstyling, Best Make-Up And Hairstyling, Matt DamonThe Martian, Matt Damon, Best Actor, Best Actor, Spectre, Spectre, Best British Film, Best British Film, Inside Out, Inside Out, Best Animated Film, Best Animated Film, Adam McKayThe Big Short, Adam McKay, Best Screenplay, Best Screenplay, Karen GillanGuardians of the Galaxy - Oculus, Karen Gillan, Best Female Newcomer, Best Female Newcomer, Taron EgertonKingsman: The Secret Service, Taron Egerton, Best Male Newcomer, Best Male Newcomer, The Imitation Game, The Imitation Game, Best Thriller, Best Thriller, Rosamund PikeGone Girl, Rosamund Pike, Best Actress, Best Actress, Oliver JonesGhostbusters, Oliver Jones, Done In 60 Seconds, Done In 60 Seconds, Robert KenyonGhostbusters, Robert Kenyon, Done In 60 Seconds, Done In 60 Seconds, Game of Thrones, Game of Thrones, Hero Award, Hero Award, Christopher NolanInterstellar, Christopher Nolan, Best Director, Best Director, The Babadook, The Babadook, Best Horror, Best Horror, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Paddington, Paddington, Best Comedy, Best Comedy, Christopher Nolan, Christopher Nolan, Inspiration Award, Inspiration Award, Interstellar, Interstellar, Best Film, Best Film, Ralph Fiennes, Ralph Fiennes, Legend Award, Legend Award, Andy SerkisDawn of the Planet of the Apes, Andy Serkis, Best Actor, Best Actor, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Best British Film, Best British Film, Margot RobbieThe Wolf of Wall Street, Margot Robbie, Best Female Newcomer, Best Female Newcomer, Aidan TurnerThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Aidan Turner, Best Male Newcomer, Best Male Newcomer, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Best Thriller, Best Thriller, Emma ThompsonSaving Mr Banks, Emma Thompson, Best Actress, Best Actress, David SmithThere Will Be Blood (Milk), David Smith, Done In 60 Seconds, Done In 60 Seconds, Simon Pegg, Simon Pegg, Hero Award, Hero Award, Alfonso CuarónGravity, Alfonso Cuarón, Best Director, Best Director, The Conjuring, The Conjuring, Best Horror, Best Horror, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, Best Comedy, Best Comedy, Paul Greengrass, Paul Greengrass, Inspiration Award, Inspiration Award, Hugh Jackman, Hugh Jackman, Icon Award, Icon Award, Gravity, Gravity, Best Film, Best Film, Michael Fassbender12 Years a Slave, Michael Fassbender, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Sally HawkinsBlue Jasmine, Sally Hawkins, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Special Honorary Awards, Special Honorary Awards, Tom Cruise, Tom Cruise, Special Honorary Awards, Special Honorary Awards, James McAvoyFilth, James McAvoy, Best Actor, Best Actor, The World's End, The World's End, Best British Film, Best British Film, Samantha BarksLes Misérables, Samantha Barks, Best Female Newcomer, Best Female Newcomer, Tom HollandThe Impossible, Tom Holland, Best Male Newcomer, Best Male Newcomer, Headhunters, Headhunters, Best Thriller, Best Thriller, Jennifer LawrenceThe Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence, Best Actress, Best Actress, Philip AskinsBlade Runner, Philip Askins, Done In 60 Seconds, Done In 60 Seconds, Daniel Radcliffe, Daniel Radcliffe, Hero Award, Hero Award, Sam MendesSkyfall, Sam Mendes, Best Director, Best Director, The Woman in Black, The Woman in Black, Best Horror, Best Horror, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Ted, Ted, Best Comedy, Best Comedy, Sam Mendes, Sam Mendes, Inspiration Award, Inspiration Award, Skyfall, Skyfall, Best Film, Best Film, Dredd, Dredd, The Art of 3D, The Art of 3D, Danny Boyle, Danny Boyle, Outstanding Contribution, Outstanding Contribution, Helen Mirren, Helen Mirren, Legend Award, Legend Award, Martin FreemanThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Martin Freeman, Best Actor, Best Actor, Sightseers, Sightseers, Best British Film, Best British Film, Felicity JonesLike Crazy, Felicity Jones, Best Female Newcomer, Best Female Newcomer, Tom HiddlestonThor, Tom Hiddleston, Best Male Newcomer, Best Male Newcomer, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Best Thriller, Best Thriller, Olivia ColmanTyrannosaur, Olivia Colman, Best Actress, Best Actress, Indira SuleimenovaBlack Swan, Indira Suleimenova, Done In 60 Seconds, Done In 60 Seconds, Michael Fassbender, Michael Fassbender, Hero Award, Hero Award, David YatesHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, David Yates, Best Director, Best Director, Kill List, Kill List, Best Horror, Best Horror, Thor, Thor, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy, The Inbetweeners Movie, The Inbetweeners Movie, Best Comedy, Best Comedy, Ron Howard, Ron Howard, Inspiration Award, Inspiration Award, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, Best Film, Best Film, The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, The Art of 3D, The Art of 3D, Tim Burton, Tim Burton, Legend Award, Legend Award, Gary OldmanTinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Gary Oldman, Best Actor, Best Actor, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Best British Film, Best British Film

Nominees (2017)
  
Sasha LaneAmerican Honey, Sasha Lane, Anya Taylor-JoyThe Witch, Anya Taylor-Joy, Angourie RiceThe Nice Guys, Angourie Rice, Sennia NenuaThe Girl with All the Gifts, Sennia Nenua, Hayley SquiresI - Daniel Blake, Hayley Squires, Riz AhmedRogue One: A Star Wars Story, Riz Ahmed, Tom HollandCaptain America: Civil War, Tom Holland, Julian DennisonHunt for the Wilderpeople, Julian Dennison, Lewis MacDougallA Monster Calls, Lewis MacDougall, Dave JohnsI - Daniel Blake, Dave Johns, Hell or High Water, Hell or High Water, Captain America: Civil War, Captain America: Civil War, Victoria, Victoria, Nocturnal Animals, Nocturnal Animals, Jason Bourne, Jason Bourne, Emma StoneLa La Land, Emma Stone, Felicity JonesRogue One: A Star Wars Story, Felicity Jones, Ruth NeggaLoving, Ruth Negga, Natalie PortmanJackie, Natalie Portman, Amy AdamsArrival, Amy Adams, Taika WaititiHunt for the Wilderpeople, Taika Waititi, Gareth EdwardsRogue One: A Star Wars Story, Gareth Edwards, Ken LoachI - Daniel Blake, Ken Loach, Denis VilleneuveArrival, Denis Villeneuve, Andrea ArnoldAmerican Honey, Andrea Arnold, Don't Breathe, Don't Breathe, Under the Shadow, Under the Shadow, The Witch, The Witch, The Conjuring 2, The Conjuring 2, Green Room, Green Room, Arrival, Arrival, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Doctor Strange, Doctor Strange, 10 Cloverfield Lane, 10 Cloverfield Lane, A Monster Calls, A Monster Calls, The Greasy Strangler, The Greasy Strangler, Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Deadpool, Deadpool, The Nice Guys, The Nice Guys, La La Land, La La Land, Arrival, Arrival, The Greasy Strangler, The Greasy Strangler, Moana, Moana, Sing Street, Sing Street, La La Land, La La Land, Arrival, Arrival, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Deadpool, Deadpool, Game of Thrones, Game of Thrones, Sherlock, Sherlock, Westworld, Westworld, Stranger Things, Stranger Things, The Night Manager, The Night Manager, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Suicide Squad, Suicide Squad, Star Trek Beyond, Star Trek Beyond, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Neon Demon, The Neon Demon, Eddie RedmayneFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Eddie Redmayne, Ryan ReynoldsDeadpool, Ryan Reynolds, Benedict CumberbatchDoctor Strange, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ryan GoslingLa La Land, Ryan Gosling, Casey AffleckManchester by the Sea, Casey Affleck, High-Rise, High-Rise, The Girl with All the Gifts, The Girl with All the Gifts, Eddie the Eagle, Eddie the Eagle, I - Daniel Blake, I - Daniel Blake, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Moana, Moana, Anomalisa, Anomalisa, Your Name, Your Name, Finding Dory, Finding Dory, Kubo and the Two Strings, Kubo and the Two Strings, Arrival, Arrival, Hell or High Water, Hell or High Water, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Deadpool, Deadpool, The Nice Guys, The Nice Guys, La La Land, La La Land, Arrival, Arrival, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Doctor Strange, Doctor Strange, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Captain America: Civil War, Captain America: Civil War, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Doctor Strange, Doctor Strange, The Jungle Book, The Jungle Book, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Captain America: Civil War, Captain America: Civil War, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Doctor Strange, Doctor Strange, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Deadpool, Deadpool, My Scientology Movie, My Scientology Movie, Oasis: Supersonic, Oasis: Supersonic, Weiner, Weiner, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week, 13th, 13th

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The Empire Awards, is an annual British awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the local and global film industry. Winners are awarded the Empire Award statuette. The awards, first presented in 1996, are presented by the British film magazine Empire with the winners voted by the readers of the magazine.

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Award categories as of 2014

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  • Best Actor: 1996 to present
  • Best Actress: 1996 to present
  • Best Supporting Actor: 2014
  • Best Supporting Actress: 2014
  • Best Director: 1996 to present
  • Best Male Newcomer: 2012 to present
  • Best Female Newcomer: 2012 to present
  • Best Film: 1996 to present
  • Best British Film: 1996 to present; In 2002 it was known as "Sky Movies Best British Film"
  • Best Comedy: 2006 to present
  • Best Horror: 2006 to present
  • Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy: 2006 to present; In 2009 it was known as "Best Sci-Fi/Superhero"
  • Best Thriller: 2006 to present
  • Done In 60 Seconds Award: 2008 to present
  • Retired awards

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  • Best British Actor: 1996 to 2005
  • Best British Actress: 1996 to 2005
  • Best British Director: 1997 to 2001; 2005
  • Best Newcomer: 1996 to 2011; From 1996 to 2002 it was known as "Best Debut"
  • Scene of the Year: 2003 to 2007; From 2003 to 2006 it was known as "Sony Ericsson Scene of the Year"; In 2007 it was known as "Scene of the Year"
  • Best Soundtrack: 2008 to 2009; In 2008 it was known as "Sony Ericsson Soundtrack Award"; In 2009 it was known as "Best Soundtrack"
  • The Art of 3D: 2012 to 2013
  • Current honorary awards

    As of the 19th Empire Awards these are the three awards which are currently handed out:


  • Empire Hero Award: 2010 to present
  • Empire Icon Award: 2006; 2008 to 2011; 2014
  • Empire Inspiration Award: 1997; 1999 to 2002; 2004 to 2006; 2008; 2010 to present
  • Retired honorary awards

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  • Contribution to Cinema Award: 2000 only
  • Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema Award: 2005 to 2006; Outstanding Contribution To British Film: 2008 to 2010; Outstanding Contribution: 2013 only
  • Independent Spirit Award: 2002 to 2005
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: 1996 to 2003; 2006; Career Achievement Award: 2004 only
  • Movie Masterpiece Award: 1999 to 2000
  • Legend Award: 2012 to 2013
  • Empire Special Honorary Awards

  • Actor Of Our Lifetime: 2009 only
  • Action Hero of Our Lifetime: 2014 only
  • Legend of Our Lifetime: 2014 only
  • Icon of the Decade: 2005 only
  • Heath Ledger Tribute: 2009 only
  • References

    Empire Awards Wikipedia