This Article is From Feb 12, 2011

The King's Speech gets a nod from the Queen

The King's Speech gets a nod from the Queen

Highlights

  • The King’s Speech just got a royal thumbs up from no less a person than Queen Elizabeth II.
  • The film, that tells the story of Her Majesty’s father King George VI, ‘moved’ the Queen, said the producers of the movie.
  • Ahead of the Oscars, where the movie is a very strong contender for a slew of awards including Best Picture.
  • The King’s Speech has already had good luck at the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors’ Guild.
  • Colin Firth took home the top acting honours at both award shows and is expected to be alpha male at the BAFTAs, this weekend.
  • The movie, named Best Film by the Producers’ Guild of America, leads the Oscar nominations race with 12.
  • Possible controversies surrounding the film’s touchy main subject were, if at all, the only possible obstacle to conquer at the Academy Awards. With the Queen’s approval to their favour, are film’s chances even stronger?
New Delhi: The King's Speech just got a royal thumbs up from no less a person than Queen Elizabeth II.

The film, that tells the story of Her Majesty's father King George VI, 'moved' the Queen, said the producers of the movie.

Ahead of the Oscars, where the movie is a very strong contender for a slew of awards including Best Picture.

The King's Speech has already had good luck at the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors' Guild.

Colin Firth took home the top acting honours at both award shows and is expected to be alpha male at the BAFTAs, this weekend.

The movie, named Best Film by the Producers' Guild of America, leads the Oscar nominations race with 12.

Possible controversies surrounding the film's touchy main subject were, if at all, the only possible obstacle to conquer at the Academy Awards. With the Queen's approval to their favour, are film's chances even stronger?
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