Russell Crowe, James McAvoy, Viggo Mortensen (pictured centre right), Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale were amoung many to receive honours at this year’s Empire Film Awards, benefitting the Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Posthumous Oscar winner Heath Ledger was also honoured at the event with a special commemorative award.
Russell Crowe (pictured below) read his own poem as part of his award acceptance speech, wherein he also thanked the Empire Film Awards for the opportunity to read the poem.