Colin Firth

Colin Firth may join The Secret Service

Justine Browning — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:04:00 -0700

He's played a swoon-worthy Jane Austen hero, a closeted gay professor coping with the death of his lover and a king with a speech impediment. Now it looks as he may be adding action star to his resume.

Exclusive clip: Colin Firth & Emily Blunt flirt in Arthur Newman

Justine Browning — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:06:00 -0700

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10 TV and movie couples we wish would get together like Mila and Ashton

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:00:00 -0800

We all have favorite on-screen couples, whether they’re on TV or in film. So when Ashton Kutcher hooked up with his That '70s Show co-star Mila Kunis, we started thinking about all the other fictional lovebirds we’d like to see reunite in real life.

Man Candy Mondays: Colin Firth

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

If there were ever a man to be described as "dashing," it's Colin Firth. This refined Brit's smooth delivery, wry sense of humor and classic good looks let him slide seamlessly from modern to historical roles — meaning he has a tendency to make women swoon no matter what the century. Now, in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, set in Cold War-era Britain, he dons another sexy costume: that of a secret agent. Whether we're sporting lacy pantaloons or leopard-print knickers in our romantic fantasies, trust us: Colin Firth is there, waiting to sweep us off our feet.

Renee Zellweger refuses to get chubby for Bridget Jones 3

Kim Grundy — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:14:00 -0700

Renee Zellweger packed on the pounds for her role as Bridget Jones in the first two films, but she reportedly refuses to do that to her body again.

Renee Zellweger puts on her big girl pants for Bridget Jones 3

Krystal Clark — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:57:00 -0700

Bridget Jones, everyone's favorite plump, erratic serial dater is returning to the big screen. Renee Zellweger is back for another sequel and she's bringing Colin Firth with her!

The PG-13 version of The King's Speech gets a release date!

Kristin Watson — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:38:00 -0700

The R-rated version of The King's Speech is being yanked from theaters to make room for the PG-13 version's April 1 debut.

Colin Firth’s Academy Award Best Actor afterthoughts

Joel D. Amos — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:35:00 -0800

Sure, Colin Firth was the favorite to win Best Actor at the 2011 Academy Awards, but that fact didn’t lessen the personal impact for the actor winning his first Oscar for his role in The King's Speech.

Oscars wrap up: King's Speech, Colin Firth and The Fighter find glory

Jenna Busch — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:30:00 -0800

All the little golden men have been given out and The King’s Speech has taken Oscar’s top prize. The 83rd Annual Academy Awards are over for another year and we're taking a closer look at the 2011 Oscars and whether the Academy got it right.

Colin Firth and The King's Speech win Oscar gold

Kristin Watson — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 20:48:00 -0800

The King’s Speech came into the Oscars a favorite and left with its reputation intact, garnering Oscar’s highest praises for Best Actor and Best Picture. Christian Bale and Melissa Leo also shined bright for The Fighter while Natalie Portman accepted her first Best Actress win for Black Swan.

Oscars preview: Best Picture

Jenna Busch — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:28:00 -0800

There are ten pictures up for a Best Picture Oscar on February 27. In the final installment of our Oscar series, we'll take a look at who's competing for the golden statue for Best Picture: Black Swan, 127 Hours, The Kids Are All Right, The Social Network, The King's Speech, Winter's Bone, Toy Story 3, Inception, The Fighter and True Grit.

Oscars preview: Best Actor

Jenna Busch — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:15:00 -0800

All this week we're breaking down the major Oscar categories. Today we're checking out the nominees for Best Actor including Colin Firth, James Franco, Jeff Bridges, Javier Bardem and Jesse Eisenberg. Only two days left until the 83rd Academy Awards!

2011 Academy Award predictions

Joel D. Amos — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:23:00 -0800

Will The King's Speech top The Social Network for Best Picture? We think so, and as we do every year -- in the last several years, our correct prediction percentage has soared over 80-percent -- SheKnows is set to unveil our picks for who will win the 2011 Academy Awards.

The King’s Speech sweeps BAFTAs

Beth Stewart — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:50:00 -0800

The results are in and the big winner at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards is The King’s Speech. Held this year at London’s Royal Opera House, the BAFTAs were hosted by British TV personality Jonathan Ross and awarded a varied bunch including Black Swan, Toy Story 3 and a special award for the Harry Potter films.

Valentine's Day romantic movie picks!

Jenna Busch — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 08:13:00 -0800

I hate chick flicks with the fire of a thousand suns. I know I'm not the only one out there. So what do you watch on Valentine's Day if you don't desire the latest film from Jennifer Aniston? Here is my list of the Top 10 Romantic Films for people who shy away from "girl movies."

2011 SAG Awards winners and losers

Jenna Busch — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:10:00 -0800

Last night, the latest in the long string of award shows aired -- the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards and yet again, The King's Speech ruled the night. The SAG Awards has far fewer categories than most, but performers say it's their favorite.

The King's Speech wins big at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Kristin Watson — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:19:00 -0800

The biggest actors in entertainment turned out to celebrate their own at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and it was a big night for TV and the casts of Boardwalk Empire and Modern Family, not to mention Best Actress and Actor winners Betty White and Alec Baldwin. Colin Firth and The King's Speech shut out The Social Network for the Best Actor and Ensemble wins of the night.

SAG Awards: Who will win?

Joel D. Amos — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:38:00 -0800

The SAG Awards broadcast on January 30 in just one more leg on the journey to Academy Awards glory for many performers. As the Screen Actors Guild also honors television actors, the SAG Awards also serve as the final awards for TV before the Emmy Award nominations are released in summer. As SheKnows does for all our favorite awards, we're here to give you a little cheat sheet as to who will win in each SAG Awards category!

Academy Award nominations announced: The King's Speech leads nominees

Kristin Watson — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:29:00 -0800

The King's Speech led the Academy Award nomination pack with 12 nominations. Also earning top nominations were The Fighter, The Social Network and True Grit.

The King's Speech nabs Producer of the Year Award

Kristin Watson — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:38:00 -0800

The King's Speech takes home Producer of the Year award over Golden Globe winner The Social Network. What does this mean going into the Oscars?

The King's Speech leads BAFTA nominations

Jenna Busch — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:30:00 -0800

The BAFTA nominations are out and guess who is leading the pack -- The King's Speech, with a whopping fourteen. But will it be a virtual shut-out like it was at the Critics' Choice Awards and the Golden Globes?