Tag Archives: The King’s Speech

Will the Queen Knight Colin Firth?

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on March 8th, 2011

Having scooped the Best Actor prize at this year’s Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Academy Awards, all eyes are truly on Colin Firth right now. And rumor has it that one individual in particular may have her sights set on bestowing ...

Should the Oscar-Winning ‘King’s Speech’ Receive a PG-13 Edit?

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on February 28th, 2011

The King’s Speech, which has made over $100 million at the domestic box office, is ready to bring in the big dough. Not only did the British period drama scoop up four Oscars last night (February 27), including the coveted Best ...

Oscars 2011 Recap: ‘The King’s Speech’ Prevails with Four Awards

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on February 28th, 2011

After Ricky Gervais took it in the chin for his “mean-spirited” hosting job at January’s Golden Globes, the 83rd annual Academy Awards tried to make sure Sunday evening’s (February 27) show from Hollywood’s ...

WATCH: ‘King’s Speech’ Scribe Weighs in on William and Kate

By Tom Brook | Posted on February 27th, 2011

The King’s Speech screenwriter David Seidler thinks Prince William and Kate Middleton can look to the marriage between George VI and the Queen Mother as a source of inspiration. He’s one of a growing number of people who take this ...

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: Jeremy Irons Wants Colin Firth to Win the Oscar

By Tom Brook | Posted on February 18th, 2011

Jeremy Irons wants The King’s Speech star Colin Firth to take home the best actor Oscar on February 27. “Because he’s a colleague and he’s English,” he jokes.

WATCH: The Cast of ‘The King’s Speech’ on ‘Piers Morgan Tonight’

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on February 18th, 2011

At last, Piers Morgan‘s long-awaited interview with the cast of the Oscar-nominated period film, The King’s Speech, finally aired on CNN on Thursday (February 17).

UPDATED: ‘King’s Speech’ Chat Gets New Air Date (Again) On ‘Piers Morgan Tonight’

By MacKenzie Wilson | Posted on February 15th, 2011

Piers Morgan Tonight‘s pre-taped interview with the cast of The King’s Speech was originally scheduled to air on January 28 and February 3. And now that things have somewhat settled down in Egypt, Piers Morgan announced via ...

BAFTAs Wrap-Up: Will ‘The King’s Speech’ Sweep Continue at the Oscars?

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on February 13th, 2011

The King’s Speech, the period drama about King George VI’s struggle to overcome a stutter, won seven BAFTAs at yesterday’s ceremony (February 13). Its haul included awards for Best Actor (Colin Firth), Best Supporting ...