'Dark Knight' scoops People's Choice gongs

Rex Features

The Dark Knight swept the board at last night's 35th annual People's Choice Awards.

Christian Bale accepted the titles for Favourite Cast, Superhero, Action Movie and On-Screen Matchup at the Shrine Auditorium.

"On behalf of all of the cast from the movie, thank you very much to the fans," said Bale. "Here's to Heath [Ledger]."

Celebrities at the event, which was hosted by Queen Latifah, included Robin Williams, Hugh Laurie and Reese Witherspoon.

Other winners included WALL-E, which took home the best family movie title, and 27 Dresses, which was named Best Comedy.

For a full list of winners click here.