Patricia Arquette: "To my fellow nominees it's such an honour to be acknowledged with you."

On Ethan Hawke: "You are an actor's actor - thank you or being my fictitious husband."

Best supporting actress - Patricia Arquette, Boyhood

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Julie Walters and Ralph Fiennes presented the Michael Balcon award for outstanding contribution to British film to BBC Films.

Christine Langan, the head of BBC Films who collected the prize, said: "It's been a huge privilege for the BBC to be involved in all these amazing films. British talent is simply the business."

She reserved special thanks for all the writers and directors: "We love bringing your babies to the screen," she said.

Tim Masters
Entertainment correspondent

After The Grand Budapest Hotel's hat-trick, Whiplash has also won three in quick succession - for sound, editing and supporting actor for JK Simmons.

Surely the actor who plays a tough music teacher in the jazz drumming drama, must now be unbeatable to win the Oscar in two weeks' time.

"Not made of Lego bricks but still pretty great."

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JK Simmons thanks Whiplash director Damien Chazelle for "the gift of this character to me and the gift of this movie to the world".

"This whole experience has been a gift to me."

He also paid tribute to his wife "for so many gifts - not least of which would be our two above-average children!"

Alex Strazzanti tweets, external about Gone Girl : "Awful film, terrible acting I don't understand why it's hyped so much."

Sarah A, external: "I saw Theory of Everything last night and the last time I remembered being so engrossed was with The Kings Speech... Nuff said!"

Marc Fennell, external on The Lego Movie winning best animated film: "At least the Brits got it right :)"

Supporting actor - JK Simmons, Whiplash

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Special visual effects - Interstellar - Paul Franklin, Scott Fisher, Andrew Lockley

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"This is awesome," said Phil Lord, writer and director of The Lego Movie.

Commenting on the Bafta trophy, co-writer and director Chris Miller added: "This award is really cool - like a Hallowe'en mask for a one-eyed child."

"This is the end of the award road for us, " the pair joked - having been snubbed at the Oscar nominations: "The good news is we can say whatever we want..."

"You're our favourite academy by far!"

Professor Stephen Hawking receives standing ovation as he presents the award for special visual effects.

Animated film - The Lego Movie

Sound - Whiplash - Thomas Curley, Ben Wilkins, Craig Mann

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Whiplash editor Tom Cross on director Damien Chazelle: "Damien you are god's gift to film editors. It was shot in 19 days and the hours were long and schedule was ridiculous, but sitting with you in the cutting room was sheer joy."

Tim Masters
Entertainment correspondent

The Grand Budapest Hotel is off to a flying start taking three out of the first five categories announced.

It leads the field with 11 nominations. How many more will it take tonight?

Editing - Whiplash, Tom Cross

Best actress hopeful Julianne Moore shared a giggle with BBC News' Lizo Mzimba on the red carpet.

British short animation - The Bigger Picture - Chris Hees, Daisy Jacobs and Jennifer Majka

British short film - Boogaloo and Graham, Brian J Falconer, Michael Lennox, Ronan Blaney

Production design - The Grand Budapest Hotel, Adam Stockhausen, Anna Pinnock