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Empire Awards 2018 in pictures: Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, Steven Spielberg, Hugh Jackman and all the attendees

Empire Awards 2018 in pictures: Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, Steven Spielberg, Hugh Jackman and all the attendees

This year’s Rakuten TV Empire Awards provided another sparkling and star-studded night of entertainment. Star Wars triumphed as an all-round winner, while Hollywood titan Spielberg was celebrated for his legendary contributions to cinema. Here is the evening in pictures, from red-carpet arrivals to the ceremony itself – as well as interviews with some of the night’s winners.

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Photos: Carsten Windhorst

Rakuten TV Empire Awards 2018 took place at the Roundhouse on Sunday 18th March 2018. Watch our interviews with the winners here.

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