Topic: King George VI
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In Pictures: Royal wedding history
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The Oscars 2011: How real are the reality-based Best Picture nominees?
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In Pictures: Oscar nominees 2011
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Ten best movies of 2010
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In Pictures: Golden Globe nominees
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Culture Cafe 'Macbeth' movie adaptation will reportedly star Michael Fassbender, Natalie Portman
Michael Fassbender will reportedly take on the lead role while Natalie Portman will play his scheming wife in a new adaptation of 'Macbeth' directed by Justin Kurzel. 'Macbeth' could arrive in theaters in 2014 or 2015.
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'Real people' who win Oscars
Daniel Day-Lewis in 'Lincoln' is only the most recent actor to land awards nominations for portraying a historical or contemporary figure.
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Bill Murray is FDR in 'Hyde Park on Hudson' (+trailer)
Bill Murray gives a lightweight but good performance as the World War II-era president in 'Hyde Park on Hudson.'
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Horizons Alan Turing: How he helped win World War II
Alan Turning spearheaded the creation of the bombe, a device designed to crack the German Engima machine.
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Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Just how many dogs does she own?
For the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, a Google doodle shows off her prized corgis. How large is her canine entourage?
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Global News Blog France celebrates historic sweep of Oscars (+video)
'The Artist' won five Oscars last night, including the first Best Picture and Best Actor awards for France. 'Hugo' also won five awards.
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Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 60 years on throne (+video)
Queen Elizabeth II: Dressed in a Tiffany-blue hat and colorful overcoat against the winter cold, she was greeted by well-wishers in the snow-covered town of King's Lynn at an event planned to mark Accession Day, the anniversary of the day she became queen in 1952.
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Top Picks: Behind the scenes with the Windsors, Vienna Philharmonic's New Year's Day concert, and more
Figure out what that long string of numbers on your credit card is for, a fan's credit sequence for the 'Tintin' movie gets him a job with Steven Spielberg, Sevara Nazarkhan's new CD evokes an ancient sound with spellbinding results, and more.
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Top 100 most wanted out-of-print books of 2011
The 2011 report from Bookfinder includes a book on sweater designs from the Tudor royals and a pancake cookbook.
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The music of 'Harry Potter': A glockenspiel and E minor make for an iconic theme song
First composed by John Williams, “Hedwig’s Theme” is the music associated with Harry Potter. Just like the 'Harry Potter' franchise itself, “Hedwig’s Theme” will probably be one of those immortal pieces off a movie magic in the twenty-first century.
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Was George VI's DC visit as important as the 'King’s Speech'?
King George VI's 1939 visit to Washington came three months before Britain and Germany were at war, and the climax of 'The King's Speech' takes place. The visit helped garner American sympathy for its former colonial ruler.
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William and Kate polish a tarnished crown
Monarchs may be an endangered species worldwide, but Britain’s royals are – for now – here to stay. And William and Kate have won British hearts.
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In Pictures: Royal wedding history
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Top 6 Picks: Etta James CD, Harry Potter DVD, King James Bible documentary, and more
An anthology of Etta James' earliest recordings, a newly released DVD of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,' the movie 'The Book That Changed the World: The Amazing Tale of the King James Bible,' and more recommendations.
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How 'The King's Speech' spoke eloquently for those who stutter
From the community that treats and lives with stuttering, an outpouring of fervent praise for Best Picture winner 'The King's Speech.'
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The Oscars 2011: How real are the reality-based Best Picture nominees?
Oscar has always loved films based on true stories – 100 out of 485 Best Picture nominees since 1927 would qualify – but never more than this year. Four of the 10 features on the Best Picture slate are based on real characters and events: “The King’s Speech,” “The Fighter,” “The Social Network,” and “127 Hours.” Eavesdrop on departing moviegoers and you will inevitably hear, “I’d love to know what really happened.” Here are some facts behind the “true-life” stories contending for this year’s Best Picture Academy Award.
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Oscars 2011: How the year's top films reflect the times
Many of this year's top movies portray dark themes or flawed characters. Why one culture watcher says they mirror this moment in history.
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Oscar party: Celebrate each Best Picture nominee with a dish
Oscar party delights: Serve up these dishes inspired by the 10 Best Picture nominees.
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The real story behind 'The King's Speech'
Doggedness and serendipity set up a small film's big success.
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Hillary Clinton's plan to topple dictators with an open Internet
The ouster of dictators in Egypt and Tunisia made it imperative for Hillary Clinton to lay out a US plan to keep the Internet open for people seeking freedom. But exactly how remains an open question.
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'The King's Speech': For some critics, factual disputes get in the way
Some of those finding fault with ‘The King’s Speech’ have griped about the use of the wrong kilt tartan, while others charge that the film whitewashes Nazi sympathies on the part of the king.
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Should producer convert R-rated 'The King's Speech' into family fare?
'The King's Speech' was given an R rating solely for the use of profanity in some key scenes. As the producer reportedly considers re-editing the Oscar-nominated movie, the idea is getting poor reviews.
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In Pictures: Oscar nominees 2011
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Ten best movies of 2010
Even middling years can yield marvelous movies. Despite all the frazzled franchises and star-studded misfires of 2010, there were still wonders to behold –historical dramas of the finest intelligence, animation of great wit and delicacy, documentaries that brought out the human drama behind the headlines, and small, independent movies that showcased the emerging artists of tomorrow. If you haven't yet seen any or all of my top 10, listed here alphabetically, I envy what awaits you.
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In Pictures: Golden Globe nominees
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