Glory for Avatar at Golden Globes

Blockbuster sci-fi epicAvatar (2009)has been named best film drama at the Golden Globe awards, boosting its chances of further glory at the Oscars in March.

Its directorJames Cameronwas also honoured at the event, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

Sandra BullockandMeryl Streepwon the best actress prizes, withJeff BridgesandRobert Downey Jrtaking home their male equivalents.

Ricky Gervaishosted the event, the first of 2010's major Hollywood awards.

Presented each year by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Globes often indicate who and what will go on to receive Academy Awards.

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