‘King’s Speech’ Garners Top Oscars, Including Best Picture

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“The King’s Speech” reigned as best picture and its leading man Colin Firth won the Oscar for best actor as the Academy Awards honored smaller-budget films that won over moviegoers.

The film’s director Tom Hooper and screenwriter David Seidler also captured Oscars last night at the 83rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Natalie Portman won the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of a disturbed ballerina in “Black Swan” from News Corp.’s Fox film studio.