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Not only is "King Kong" big in its size, but also in its quality. Approvingly, the action adventure flick has at Empire Magazine's film awards held Monday March 13th, 2006, been named Best Film of 2005, beating the Oscar winner "Crash" which also is nominated for the same category.

Despite such fact, the racial drama mystery movie brings home at least one award for the category of Best Actress which goes to Thandie Newton. In pair to her, Johnny Depp is named Best Actor thanks to his portrayal in the adventure fantasy "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".

In the meantime, the cast of Harry Potter movies are all honored for their Outstanding Contribution to the British film industry and there the film prominent figure Daniel Radcliffe, represents his fellow actors to pick up the award. Movie legend Tony Curtis, in addition, is granted the Lifetime Achievement Award which recognizes his roles in hit films including "Some Like It Hot," "Spartacus" and "The Defiant Ones."

Click on https://www.empireonline.com/awards2006/winners/ to learn all the awards' winners.