Globes Shine on "Speech by the King" (http://carpetbagger)

The Weinstein Company Colin Firth in "From the King speech."

LOS ANGELES - Voters for the 68th Golden Globes annual have circled around of "From King's speeches," dramatic period on King George VI and his problem with interruptions, passing through seven nominations, including the most dramatic. Colin Firth (best actor in a drama), Geoffrey Rush (best supporting actor), Helena Bonham Carter (best supporting actress) and Tom Hooper (best director) are part of the city. Other favorites, announced that Tuesday morning included "Hunting" and "The Social Network," both received six nominations, including best drama, best director and best actor. "Creation", "Black Swan" and "the children are all rights" each received four nominations.

(See complete list of the candidates here.)

As always, Hollywood will pay as much attention to which films and contributions have brushed side. This year, surprises included "True Grit," close completely, despite its directors - Ethan and Joel Coen - pedigree and strong Oscar buzz. Ben Affleck, considered to be a better candidate Director of "City", was also forgotten, even if the image is picked up a nomination for Jeremy Renner as a supporting actor.

Golden Globes, given by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a group of about 90 writers and freelancers, are not taken seriously as art milestones. Studios long noted that the organism designated on wattage star instead of performance - to organize a red carpet show. In this Department this year: Angelina Jolie, who received an appointment to the out-of-the-blue for her role as a mysterious foreign woman in "Tourism."

But globes serve a good guide for winners possible Oscar. For 23 years, the best film Oscar reflected choice association for best drama or comedy-musical best 15 times.

Approximately 17 million people watched last year, increased by 14 percent from the previous year, a reflection in a part of large digital marketing efforts. Ricky Gervais British actor repeats as host of the broadcast, which is scheduled for January 16 on NBC.

Globes were more than the usual price of the season, supporters of the ceremony remain square off the coast in a large trial voltage. In mid-November, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has continued to Dick Clark Productions, which produces the gala television since 1983.

In its action, the press association accused Dick Clark will seek to hijack the rights on the globes by "surreptitiously" enter a new eight-year broadcast agreement with NBC, after having been put warning unilaterally dealing with network society. Dick Clark Productions, which was controlled since 2007 by Red Zone Capital Partners, denounced the combination as unfounded.

Control does not affect the show on January 16, but he questioned the rights to future emissions and has already removed the veil on the financial foundations of a show. NBC currently pays a license of approximately 13 million fee of $, up to approximately $ 4.7 million 2005 ceremony.