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'King's Speech' Poised for Oscar Coronation?

Kompas.com - 28/02/2011, 08:32 WIB

LOS ANGELES, KOMPAS.com – King George the stutterer seems primed to reign at Sunday night's Academy Awards, unless there's a palace coup by that asocial billionaire who created Facebook.

"The King's Speech," dramatizing British monarch George VI's struggle to vanquish a crippling stammer, leads the 83rd annual Oscars with 12 nominations and is favored to win best picture.

Yet "The Social Network," chronicling Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's fierce legal battles over the spoils of his creation, remains a serious candidate for the Oscar crown.

The two films have led a strong and varied field of best-picture contenders since they debuted nearly six months ago. "The Social Network" was the early leader, grabbing key critics' honors and winning best drama at the Golden Globes. Momentum shifted to "The King's Speech" as the film dominated on Oscar nominations morning and swept top awards from influential actors, directors and producers guilds.

Early arrivals to the red carpet included supporting actress nominees Melissa Leo, Amy Adams and Hailee Steinfeld, and best actress nominees Michelle Williams and Jennifer Lawrence.

Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, who is providing the grub for the post-awards show's Governor's Ball, also made a pass at the carpet, handing out some of the smoked salmon on flat bread he had prepared for appetizers. He also gave out chocolate Oscars.

Although it was bright and sunny over Los Angeles, it was very chilly with a cold wind blowing along the carpet. The stars didn't don jackets that would cover up their designer clothes but many of the industry's behind-the-scenes people wore fur coats and wraps.

"I never expected this after 48 years of acting," said supporting actress nominee Jacki Weaver. "I can't believe it. I'm so thrilled. It's such an honor."

Kevin Spacey got a big reaction from fans once he removed his sunglasses.

"I love her, I adore her," he remarked about best actress nominee Annette Bening, his co-star in "American Beauty," which earned him an Oscar (Bening lost her Oscar bid for that film). "I was sorry not to see her take it home then. She's one of the great actresses we've ever produced."

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