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2011 Academy Awards Red Carpet: Tom Hooper Gets The Royal Seal Of Approval For ‘The King’s Speech’

Prior to his win for Best Director, “The King’s Speech” director Tom Hooper talks with Access’ Billy Bush about getting the Queen’s seal of approval for his film, but did he feel any pressure about making a movie about the Queen’s father?

2011 Academy Awards Red Carpet: How Did Geoffrey Rush Help Get ‘The King’s Speech’ Onto The Big Screen?

How was Best Supporting Actor nominee Geoffrey Rush integral to getting “The King’s Speech” onto the big screen? Plus, why does Geoffrey find it helpful to read blogs about his celebrated film?

2011 Oscar Luncheon: Helena Bonham Carter - ‘It’s Surreal’ Being Around So Many Stars

Helena Bonham Carter chats with Access’ Tony Potts about her experience taking the 83rd Annual Academy Awards class photo. Which fellow nominee was she the most excited to see? Plus, why was she happy about her last name beginning with the letter “C” for this event?

2011 Oscar Luncheon: Geoffrey Rush ‘Surprised’ The Queen Commented On ‘The King’s Speech’

Geoffrey Rush chats with Access’ Tony Potts about a report that the Queen has said she liked “The King’s Speech.” Why was he so “surprised” that she commented? Plus, whom did he want to stand next to during the class photo? Lastly, with whom was Geoffrey most excited to speak at the luncheon?

2011 Director’s Guild Awards: Tom Hooper ‘Thrilled’ Over The Immense Praise For ‘The King’s Speech’

Just before he won Best Director for “The King’s Speech” at the DGA Awards, Tom Hooper explains how “thrilled” he is over the unexpected amount of praise that his film has garnered. Plus, how does he feel about his Academy Award nomination?

2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Colin Firth & Geoffrey Rush On ‘The King’s Speech’ Becoming The Awards Season Front-Runner

Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush chat with Access’ Shaun Robinson about “The King’s Speech” now being the awards season favorite over the once favored “The Social Network.” What do they think about their chances at the Oscars?

2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards: ‘The King’s Speech’ Wins Big

“The King’s Speech” takes home the Best Actor and Best Film Ensemble awards at the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush talk with Access’ Shaun Robinson about the success of their film.

Access Extended: Inside The 2011 New York Film Critics Association Awards

Armie Hammer chats with Access about all the accolades “The Social Network” has been receiving. Why is he especially excited to see the film honored by the NY Film Critics? Plus, Michelle Williams (“Blue Valentine”) and Colin Firth (“The King’s Speech”) discuss what being honored means to them.

Helena Bonham Carter On ‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows’

Helena Bonham Carter chats with Access at “The King’s Speech” junket about wrapping up filming on “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” the final part of the franchise, in which she plays Bellatrix Lestrange. Is she sad that it’s all coming to an end? Plus, why does she feel the “Harry Potter” films resonated with so many people?

Access Extended: Colin Firth Talks ‘The King’s Speech’

Colin Firth chats with Access about playing the role of King George VI of Britain. How did the King’s speech impediment affect his ability to rule? Plus, why did it take over three decades to get this movie made?