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The King's Speech (on Blu-ray 4/19/11)

Tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stammer and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country through war.

Starring: Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Derek Jacobi, Robert Portal, Richard Dixon
Director: Tom Hooper

Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has added a couple of bullet points to the extras list for The King's Speech, which is scheduled for Blu-ray release on April 19. This movie about the true story of King George VI and his struggle with a speech impediment won four Academy Awards: best picture; actor in a leading role (Colin Firth); directing; and original screenplay.

Full special features include:

  • Audio commentary with director Tom Hooper
  • Making of Featurette: An Inspirational Story of an Unlikely Friendship
  • Q&A with the director and the cast including Colin Firth
  • Speeches from the real King George VI
  • The real Lionel Logue highlights
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