Johnny still looking goodIn the running: Johnny DeppJohnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet are set to pick up acting gongs from the London Film Critics' Circle.          

Vera Drake star Imelda Staunton is also in line pick up an award, along with Monster star Charlize Theron, and Birth actress Nicole Kidman.

Minnie Driver is in the running for best British supporting actress after her scene-stealing performance in The Phantom of the Opera.          

The 25th annual awards ceremony is due to be held at London's Dorchester Hotel on February 9th.          

British director Ken Loach is to be honoured during the bash for his outstanding contribution to cinema.          

Loach will receive a special award for his 40-year career which has included Cathy Come Home, Kes and My Name Is Joe.          

Geoffrey Rush has been nominated for best actor for his role in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers.          

Freddie Highmore, the 12-year-old star of Finding Neverland, is up for best British newcomer.    

Johnny Depp is up for his role in Finding Neverland, Leonardo DiCaprio for The Aviator, and Kate Winslet could win for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.