| An Oscar for Colin Firth? 'King' gets buzz at TIFF "The King's Speech" was crowned the fan favorite at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, a possible precursor to an Academy Award nomination. The British/Australian film is a critically acclaimed portrait of a stammering monarch preparing for war. It stars Colin Firth as King George VI, Geoffrey Rush as his Australian speech therapist and Helena Bonham Carter as the Queen Mother. feeds.nydailynews.com |
Hevesi Is Expected to Plead Guilty in Pension Case Alan G. Hevesi, the former state comptroller, is reportedly poised to plead guilty to a felony corruption charge. feeds.nytimes.com |
ABC, Gates Foundation: $6M health coverage ABC News and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will team for a year-long series of segments on global health initiatives. feeds.nydailynews.com |
Swank, Rockwell make case for 'Conviction' Had "Conviction"Â -- formerly titled "Betty Anne Waters"Â -- been made in the '80s, it would've starred Sally Field or Jessica Lange as an unlikely system-bucker setting her jaw in determination to save her family. Now, it stars Hilary Swank, who leads with her chin and provides a convincing earthines feeds.nydailynews.com |
Officer Is Praised for Conduct in Shootout at Brooklyn Salon The New York City police commissioner said Officer Feris Jones “demonstrated professionalism and remarkable calm” in responding to a crime at the salon where she was a customer. feeds.nytimes.com |