Tag Archives: Oscars

Olivia Colman: Dark Horse Oscar Contender

By Tom Brook | Posted on November 21st, 2011

Actress Olivia Colman is emerging as a possible dark horse Oscar contender for her striking portrayal of a woman horrifically abused by her husband in the British drama Tyrannosaur out now.

Early Dish on UK Oscar Contenders: What’s the Next ‘King’s Speech’?

By Leah Rozen | Posted on September 16th, 2011

The Oscars are still months away – February 26, 2012 is awards night – and nominations don’t even come out until January 24, but the race for golden guys has already begun.

WATCH: Colin Firth, Other British Oscar Hopefuls Have Their Say

By Tom Brook | Posted on February 25th, 2011

Colin Firth in ‘The King’s Speech’ The British presence at this year’s Academy Awards is formidable. According to the UK Film Council, British talent has secured 33 nominations — and Britain is ...

Oscar Predictions: Can ‘King’s Speech’ Prevail Over ‘Social Network’?

By Leah Rozen | Posted on February 24th, 2011

Will The King’s Speech manage to win a kingly sized portion of the awards up for grabs this Sunday (February 27) at the Oscars? The British historical drama has been nominated for 12 gold statues, including Best Picture.

Watch Colin Firth in ‘The King’s Speech’ Trailer

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on September 23rd, 2010

Check it out: the trailer for The King’s Speech has been released today. The film, which won big at the Toronto Film Festival, is already seen as the frontrunner for next year’s Best Picture Oscar, and Colin Firth is viewed ...

After Slumdog Year, Britain Largely Snubbed at Oscars

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on March 8th, 2010

At the 2009 Oscars, the UK was flying high, with homegrown epic Slumdog Millionaire sweeping the top categories, winning Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

From Skins to Slums: Dev Patel Rules the Oscars. Plus: Winslet Slams Britain

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on February 23rd, 2009

A year ago, he was known to a small group of fans as horny Muslim teenager Anwar on Skins. Fast-forward to 2009, and Dev Patel is the face of the biggest film on the planet.

Kate Winslet Could Become Oscar’s Biggest Losing Actress. Plus: Kate’s Sisters

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on February 20th, 2009

If Kate Winslet loses on Sunday, she’ll be tied with legendary character actress Thelma Ritter and fellow Brit Deborah Kerr for Oscar’s biggest losing actress. She’s been nominated six times – four times as Best ...

Is Slumdog Millionaire a Lock for Best Picture?

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on January 9th, 2009

The crowd-pleasing Slumdog Millionaire is really solidifying itself as the Oscar favorite for Best Picture. The British-produced, Mumbai-set film won a boatload of Critics’ Choice Awards last night, its a strong favorite for ...