James Cameron's new sci-fi film 'Avatar' has won the gong for Best Film Drama at this year's Golden Globes, and Cameron himself was also named Best Director. As you may be aware, success at the Globes is generally regarded as a sign that success will follow at the Academy Awards, so it looks like the 'Titanic' director might be in with a chance of another Oscar or two to add to his collection. Of course, it doesn't always follow, but we'll see.

The event, as previously reported, was hosted by Ricky Gervais and took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles at the weekend. Other winners on the night included Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep, who won Best Actress (Drama) and Best Actress (musical or comedy) respectively, and Jeff Bridges and Robert Downey Jr, who were presented with the male equivalents.

Comedy star Mo'Nique won best supporting actress for her serious role in 'Precious', whilst comparative unknown Christoph Waltz took the best supporting actor gong for his part in Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds'. Pixar's 'Up' took two awards, Best Animated Feature and Original Score, but George Clooney vehicle 'Up In The Air', nominated for six awards, only managed to take home one, for its screenplay.