Latest Star Wars film scoops prizes

Star Wars: The Last Jedi was the big winner at the Rakuten TV Empire Awards, scooping the coveted best film prize.

Daisy Ridley was named best actress for her performance in the latest instalment in the space saga and Rian Johnson, who was at the helm of the movie, won best director.

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill, who reprised the role of Luke Skywalker in the film, was also at the ceremony in London where he was presented with the Empire Icon trophy.

The box office smash also triumphedinthecostumedesign and visual effects categories.

The awards celebrate the best in film and entertainment from the past year and are voted for by movie fans.

Other winners included Hugh Jackman, who attended to collect the best actor prize for Logan, and his co-star Dafne Keen, who was voted best female newcomer.

Boxofficehitswonderwoman and Get Out were awarded the best sci-fi/fantasy and horror prizes.

Nicole Kidman won the best actress in a TV series for her powerful performance in mini-series Big Little Lies and Jason Isaacs took home the male television actor gong for Star Trek: Discovery.

Steven Spielberg was at the 23rd annual awards to receive Empire’s Legend of our Lifetime Award.

Screenwriter and director Amma Asante was given the Empire Inspiration Award.