Hugh Jackman and Emily Blunt are among the artistes who will be honoured at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Jackman, best known for playing superhero character Wolverine on screen, will receive Legend of Cinema Award at the annual film festival, which will be held from October 27 to November 3, the Savannah College of Art and Design said in a statement.

The event is the largest university-run film festival in the US. Blunt, 35, will be honoured with Icon Award, while her 38-year-old husband, John Krasinski, will be bestowed with the Vanguard Award.