Colin Firth News

Tom Hardy: Fassbender was first choice for Tinker Tailor

Feb 8, 2012, 6:01 GMT

Tom Hardy believes 'Shane' actor Michael Fassbender was the first choice for his role in 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'. ... more

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy hits Blu-ray and DVD in March

Feb 3, 2012, 19:04 GMT

Led by an all-star cast and nominated for three Academy Awards, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is set to arrive March 20th on Blu-ray Combo Pack with UltraViolet, DVD and On-Demand from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. ... more

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy – Movie Review 2

Dec 9, 2011, 15:56 GMT

A lot of potboiler is stuffed into these 127 minutes. Some plot is lost but the creepiness of the Cold War comes through load and clear.

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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy – Movie Review

Dec 8, 2011, 14:37 GMT

Set in Cold War Britain and Europe in the early seventies, the titular characters are British intelligence agents operating in the dark world of espionage. Their spy nest is a mean place where the top men are jaded by decades together in a job that is never done, and unable to trust one another.

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Colin Firth auctions himself off for Oxfam

Nov 23, 2011, 2:07 GMT

Colin Firth is auctioning himself off for charity. ... more

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy UK Premiere Pictures

Sep 15, 2011, 19:22 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy UK Premiere. ... more

Thrilling second 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' trailer hits

Aug 4, 2011, 22:26 GMT

The intriguing new trailer for Working Title & Studio Canel's upcoming British spy drama 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' is now online.
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Teasing first trailer for 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' hits

Jul 3, 2011, 13:52 GMT

We have added the new international teaser trailer for Focus Features and director Tomas Alfredson forthcoming spy drama, 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.' The films stella mostly British cast includes Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, John Hurt and Benedict Cumberbatch.
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Tucci, Leachman go for 'Gambit'

May 17, 2011, 19:02 GMT

Stanley Tucci and Cloris Leachman have joined the cast of CBS Films' 'Gambit,' a remake of the 1966 British caper comedy that originally starred Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine. ... more

First photo of Cameron Diaz & Colin Firth in 'Gambit'

May 15, 2011, 19:37 GMT

We have added a first look official photo of Cameron Diaz and Colin Firth in the 2012 CBS Film 'Gambit.' The movie is a reimagining of the classic 1966 English comedy starring Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine.
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The King’s Speech – Blu-ray Review

Apr 21, 2011, 9:42 GMT

Once in a great while there comes a film that is of such high quality, it wins the praise of critics and movie goers alike, numbers of professional awards and best of all a place in our hearts.

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Alan Rickman tries to figure out the 'Gambit'

Mar 23, 2011, 19:39 GMT

Alan Rickman is in talks to join Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz in CBS Films' 'Gambit,' a remake of the 1966 British caper comedy that originally starred Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine. ... more

Colin Firth close to 'Stoker'

Mar 15, 2011, 19:52 GMT

Academy Award winner Colin Firth is close to signing on to South Korean director Chan-wook Park's new mystery 'Stoker.' ... more

CBS Films gets the 'Gambit'

Mar 11, 2011, 20:05 GMT

CBS Films has acquired U.S. distribution rights to the remake of the 1966 British comedy 'Gambit,' that originally starred Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine. ... more

'The King's Speech' makes a statement at Academy Awards

Feb 28, 2011, 20:18 GMT

The Weinstein Co.'s 'The King's Speech' came out on top at the 83rd annual Academy Awards on Sunday night, winning four Oscars: best picture, best director for Tom Hooper, best actor for Colin Firth and best original screenplay for David Seidler. ... more

Colin Firth saves the 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Feb 28, 2011, 14:47 GMT

The King’s Speech, the widely favored crowd-pleaser since its festival run at Toronto last September, did its job. The film effortlessly won the categories – even if a tiny dancer made off with Best Actress as expected. ... more

Stuttering Foundation lauds The King's Speech win at the Oscars, video

Feb 28, 2011, 5:41 GMT

The Oscar for Best Film went to 'The King's Speech' tonight, and the Stuttering Foundation was quick to release a statement.

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PROFILES: Best actor nominees

Feb 23, 2011, 11:40 GMT

Los Angeles - Javier Bardem, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, James Franco and Colin Firth are nominated for the Academy Award for best actor. ... more

2011 Orange British Academy Film Awards Pictures

Feb 15, 2011, 19:46 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 2011 Orange British Academy Film Awards. ... more

31st Annual London Film Critics Circle Awards Pictures

Feb 13, 2011, 14:29 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 31st Annual London Film Critics Circle Awards. ... more

Colin Firth on Inside the Actors Studio, Preview clips

Feb 7, 2011, 19:22 GMT

Tonight on Bravo, Colin Firth is on Inside the Actors Studio.

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Cameron Diaz in on the 'Gambit' with Firth

Feb 3, 2011, 20:35 GMT

Cameron Diaz will star opposite Colin Firth in the remake of the 1966 British comedy 'Gambit,' that originally starred Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine. ... more

17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Pictures

Feb 1, 2011, 20:20 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. ... more

The Unseen Movie Review - Oscar Nominations

Jan 26, 2011, 23:31 GMT

The Academy Award nominations have just been announced with the same amount of excitement as waiting to hear what a new Die Hard movie will be called. (Die Harder? Really, that was the best you could do?)

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'King's Speech' tops out with 12 nominations for 83rd Academy Awards

Jan 25, 2011, 17:04 GMT

The Weinstein Company's 'The King's Speech' came out as the early leader of the race for the 83rd Academy Awards with 12 nominations, including best picture, directing, original screenplay and actor for Colin Firth.
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68th Annual Golden Globe Awards Press Room Pictures

Jan 19, 2011, 13:12 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards Press Room. ... more

Colin Firth Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Pictures

Jan 17, 2011, 13:09 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Colin Firth Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ... more

The Social Network dominates Golden Globes

Jan 17, 2011, 11:48 GMT

Los Angeles - Much-fancied Facebook drama The Social Network, was friended by the Golden Globe Sunday night when it won four awards, including for the year's best drama. ... more

Rupert Everett thinks Hollywood is conservative, audio interview

Dec 30, 2010, 0:21 GMT

Sounding off on why he isn't the darling of casting agents in the USA and the UK, British actor Rupert Everett bloviated about homo-versus-hetero power in Hollywood, and the usefulness of being able to stay in the closet, if you can get away with it.

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Golden Globes offer peek at Hollywood winners and losers

Dec 15, 2010, 21:03 GMT

Los Angeles - Plummy British accents and period royal sagas have long been a favourite of Hollywood awards voters. So it should not have been a huge surprise that the first major awards nominations of the year should honour a film that displays both those qualities in spades. ... more

A Christmas Carol - Blu-ray Review

Nov 17, 2010, 10:41 GMT

Charles Dickens’ never out of print Christmas 1843 morality tale is dusted off once again. It probably doesn’t hurt that the story is public domain, but this time around the latest film technology is employed to bring it to life.

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BFI London Film Festival Pictures

Oct 23, 2010, 12:29 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event BFI London Film Festival. ... more

Dorian Gray - DVD Review

Sep 1, 2010, 14:39 GMT

Oscar Wilde’s classic tale of a youth who sells his soul to remain at the peak of perfection, is given a fresh interpretation in this film from 2009 starring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth. ... more

Nanny McPhee – Blu-ray Review

Aug 18, 2010, 16:06 GMT

Sometimes something very good can become even better. This is the case with Nanny McPhee on Blu-ray, released this week to celebrate a new Nanny McPhee feature in theaters. What we loved about the original in theatrical release or in home viewings, is enhanced by the Blu-ray experience. ... more

Actors like to 'Tinker'

Jul 9, 2010, 1:24 GMT

Ralph Fiennes, Colin Firth, Gary Oldman and Michael Fassbender have joined the cast of the espionage thriller 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' for Working Title and Studio Canal. ... more

Pride and Prejudice (Restored Edition) – DVD Review

Apr 27, 2010, 17:00 GMT

For those who love the Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle version of Jane Austen’s timeless classic Pride & Prejudice, the wait for perfection is over. Out awhile back only on Blu-ray, we now have a DVD version of the digitally restored production that provides the correct details that fans have been craving. ... more

Colin Firth perfect for Fair Lady

Mar 26, 2010, 13:03 GMT

Colin Firth would be 'brilliant' in the 'My Fair Lady' remake. ... more

Bridges, Clooney, Firth, in race for Best Actor award

Mar 1, 2010, 9:42 GMT

Los Angeles - The nominees for the Best Actor Oscar include those who portrayed the roles of a corporate downsizer, a gay professor, a US sergeant in Iraq, a down-and-out country singer and an iconic president. The following are brief profiles of the five nominees: '#' ... more

“In the House” Firth and Bay Feb. 25, on Encore

Feb 24, 2010, 15:50 GMT

Tune in alert for the Industry savvy chat show with the two Peters: Peter Guber and Peter Bart, as they welcome featured Oscar nominated guests such as Quentin Tarantino, Jeff Bridges, Helen Mirren, Kathryn Bigelow; Lee Daniels, Morgan Freeman, Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson and Christoph Waltz. ... more

In Pictures: 'BAFTA Awards Arrivals and Winners'

Feb 22, 2010, 16:53 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'BAFTA Awards Arrivals and Winners'. ... more

Colin Firth's BAFTA win

Feb 22, 2010, 7:45 GMT

Colin Firth was named Best Actor at last night's (21.02.10) BAFTA Awards. ... more

Colin Firth's weight watcher

Feb 12, 2010, 12:07 GMT

Colin Firth's director offered to pay to help him lose weight. ... more

Colin Firth's Hollywood struggle

Feb 4, 2010, 13:05 GMT

Colin Firth isn't offered big Hollywood roles. ... more

In Pictures: 'A Single Man London Premiere'

Feb 3, 2010, 20:48 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'A Single Man London Premiere'. ... more

Can Avatar rejuvenate tired Oscars?

Feb 3, 2010, 10:28 GMT

Los Angeles - Avatar has crushed Titanic's box-office record, but with 'only' nine Oscar nominations on Monday it can't touch Titanic's 11 Academy Awards. ... more

Colin Firth's Goode gay kiss

Feb 2, 2010, 10:14 GMT

Colin Firth doesn't mind kissing men. ... more

Colin Firth's Goode gay kiss

Feb 2, 2010, 10:07 GMT

Colin Firth doesn't mind kissing men. ... more

In Pictures: '16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards'

Jan 24, 2010, 20:19 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event '16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards'. ... more

In Pictures: '2010 Weinstein Golden Globe After Party'

Jan 20, 2010, 19:04 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event '2010 Weinstein Golden Globe After Party'. ... more

Colin Firth's in-law battle

Jan 18, 2010, 6:04 GMT

Colin Firth faced a huge battle to win over his potential in-laws. ... more

Colin Firth pines for youth

Dec 20, 2009, 10:03 GMT

Colin Firth is having a 20-year-long midlife crisis. ... more

Colin Firth says gay actors are restrained

Dec 8, 2009, 12:03 GMT

Colin Firth thinks there are a lot of secretly gay actors in Hollywood. ... more

Colin Firth no sex symbol

Nov 23, 2009, 12:02 GMT

Colin Firth thinks he is too old to be a sex symbol. ... more

Cast ready for a 'Speech'

Nov 17, 2009, 1:21 GMT

Helena Bonham Carter, Jennifer Ehle, Guy Pearce, Derek Jacobi, Timothy Spall and Michael Gambon have all signed on for director Tom Hooper's 'The King's Speech.' ... more

In Pictures: 'Venice Film Festival Awards and Premieres'

Sep 13, 2009, 16:13 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Venice Film Festival Awards and Premieres'. ... more

Firth, Spacey to visit 'Catalonia'

May 19, 2009, 23:16 GMT

Hugh Hudson will direct the film adaptation of George Orwell's 'Catalonia,' with Colin Firth and Kevin Spacey set to star. ... more

In photos: 'Arrivals at Screening of Easy Virtue in New York City'

May 14, 2009, 9:35 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Arrivals at Screening of Easy Virtue in New York City.' ... more

Pride and Prejudice – Blu-ray Review

May 7, 2009, 13:13 GMT

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that” fans of the 1995 A&E and BBC co-production of Pride and Prejudice will be very pleased with this latest incarnation of the beloved mini-series. ... more

In photos: 'Orlando Bloom Filming Main Street'

Apr 20, 2009, 22:50 GMT

Orlando Bloom on set shooting a scene with costars Amber Tamlyn, Colin Firth, and Patricia Clarkson. Picture by: Matty B / Splash News

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Orlando Bloom Filming Main Street.' ... more

Maggie Gyllenhaal joins Emma Thompson for next ‘Nanny McPhee’ film

Apr 15, 2009, 16:32 GMT

Maggie Gyllenhaal has signed on to star in “Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang” – which will see Emma Thompson returning to the role of the governess with a bit of magic in the sequel to the 2005 family film. ... more

Mamma Mia!: The Movie – Blu-ray Review

Dec 15, 2008, 11:29 GMT

A mind-bogglingly huge worldwide hit this past summer, Universal's 'Mamma Mia!' grossed almost 600 million worldwide and is one of the most successful musical adaptations of recent memory. With the film’s release to Blu-ray, fans now get all the exuberance of the 'ABBA'-centered musical at home in the glory of high-def! ... more

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