The King's Speech Leads Oscar Nominations with a Dozen Nods

With 34 days to go until Oscar's big night, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees January 25, 2011, for the 83^rd annual Oscars.

Oscar-winning actress Mo'Nique ("Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire") made the 83^rd Academy Awards nominees announcement, accompanied by Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, during an early morning press conference on Tuesday, January 25^th.

Ten movies were nominated for Best Picture: "Black Swan," "The Fighter," "Inception," "The Kids Are Alright," "The King's Speech," "127 Hours," "The Social Network," "Toy Story 3," "True Grit" and "Winter's Bone."

In total, "The King's Speech" captured a full dozen nods from Oscar, followed by "True Grit" with 10 and "Inception" and "The Social Network" with eight Oscar nominations each.

"The King's Speech" leads Academy Award nods with 12 Oscar nominations.

"The King's Speech" (See-Saw Films and Bedlam Production/The Weinstein Company) was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Colin Firth), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Geoffrey Rush), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Helena Bonham Carter), Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Directing, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Picture, Best Sound Mixing and Best Original Screenplay.

"True Grit" earned 10 Oscar nominations.

"True Grit" (Paramount Pictures Productions/Paramount) was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Jeff Bridges), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Hailee Steinfeld), Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Directing, Best Picture, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing and Best Adapted Screenplay.

"Inception" and "The Social Network" nabbed eight Oscar nominations apiece.

"Inception" (Warner Bros. UK Services Production/Warner Bros.) was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Picture, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Visual Effects and Best Original Screenplay.

"The Social Network" (Columbia Pictures Production/Sony Pictures Releasing) was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Jesse Eisenberg), Best Cinematography, Best Directing, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Picture, Best Sound Mixing and Best Adapted Screenplay.

"The Fighter" knocked out seven Oscar nominations.

"The Fighter" (Relativity Media Production/Paramount) was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Christian Bale), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Amy Adams & Melissa Leo), Best Directing, Best Film Editing, Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.

"127 Hours" racked up six Oscar nominations.

"127 Hours" (Hours Production/Fox Searchlight) was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (James Franco), Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Original Song ("If I Rise"), Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.

"Black Swan" and "Toy Story 3" each earned five Oscar nominations.

"Black Swan" (Protozoa and Phoenix Pictures Production/Fox Searchlight) was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Natalie Portman), Best Cinematography, Best Directing, Best Film Editing and Best Picture.

"Toy Story 3" (Pixar Productions/Walt Disney) was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Song ("We Belong Together"), Best Picture, Best Sound Editing and Best Adapted Screenplay.

"The Kids Are Alright" and "Winter's House" picked up four Oscar nominations apiece.

"The Kids Are Alright" (Antidote Films, Mandalay Vision and Gilbert Films Production/Focus Features) was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Mark Ruffalo), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Annette Bening), Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.

"Winter's Bone" (Winter's Bone Production/Roadside Attractions) was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (John Hawkes), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Jennifer Lawrence), Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.

"Alice in Wonderland" captured three Oscar nominations.

"Alice in Wonderland" (Walt Disney Pictures Productions/Walt Disney) was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Visual Effects.

"Biutiful," ""Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" and "How to Train Your Dragon" all received two Oscar nominations.

"Biutiful" (Menage Atroz, Mod Producciones and Ikiru Films Production/Roadside Attractions) was nominated for Academy Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role (Javier Bardem) and Best Foreign Language Film (Mexico).

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" (Warner Bros. UK Services Production/Warner Bros.) was nominated for Academy Awards Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects.

"How to Train Your Dragon" (DreamWorks Animation Production/Paramount) was nominated for Academy Awards Best Visual Effects and Best Original Score.

42 additional films were nominated once apiece for Oscars.

"Animal Kingdom" (Porchlight Films Production/Sony Pictures Classics) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jacki Weaver).

"Another Year" (Thin Man Films Production/Sony Pictures Classics) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

"Barney's Version" (Serendipity Point Films Production/Sony Pictures Classics) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Makeup.

"Blue Valentine" (Silverwood Films and Hunting Lane Films Production/The Weinstein Company) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Michelle Williams).

"Country Strong" (Material Pictures Production/Sony Pictures Releasing/Screen Gems) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song ("Coming Home").

"Day & Night" (Pixar Animation Studios Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated).

"Dogtooth" (Boo Production/Kino International) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (Greece).

"Exit Through the Gift Shop" (Paranoid Pictures Production/Producers Distribution Agency) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Feature).

"Gasland" (Gasland Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Feature).

"God of Love" (Luke Matheny Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Live Action).

"Hereafter" (Dombey Street Production/Warner Bros.) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

"I Am Love" (First Sun and Mikado Production/Magnolia Pictures) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design.

"In a Better World" (Zentropa Production/Sony Pictures Classics) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (Denmark).

"Incendies" (Micro-Scope Production/Sony Pictures Classics) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (Canada).

"Inside Job" (Representational Pictures Production/Sony Pictures Classics) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Feature).

"Iron Man 2" (Marvel Studios Production/Paramount and Marvel Entertainment, Distributed by Paramount) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

"Killing in the Name" (Moxie Firecracker Films Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).

"Let's Pollute" (Geefwee Boedoe Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated).

"Madagascar, Carnet de Voyage"/"Madagascar, a Journey Diary" (Sacrebleu Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated).

"Na Wewe" (CUT! Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Live Action).

"Outside the Law"/"Hors-la-loi" (Tassili Films Production/Cohen Media Group) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (Algeria).

"Poster Girl" (Portrayal Films Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).

"Rabbit Hole" (Olympus Pictures, Blossom Films and Oddlot Entertainment

Production/Lionsgate) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Nicole Kidman).

"Restrepo" (Outpost Films Productio/(National Geographic Entertainment) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Feature).

"Salt" (Columbia Pictures Production/Sony Pictures Releasing) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing.

"Strangers No More" (Simon & Goodman Picture Company Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).

"Sun Come Up" (Sun Come Up Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).

"Tangled" (Walt Disney Pictures Productions/Walt Disney) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song ("I See the Light").

"The Confession" (National Film and Television School Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Live Action).

"The Crush" (Purdy Pictures Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Live Action).

"The Gruffalo" (Magic Light Pictures Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated).

"The Illusionist" (Django Films Production/Sony Pictures Classics) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.

"The Lost Thing" (Passion Pictures Australia Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated).

"The Tempest" (Touchstone Pictures and Miramax Films Production/Miramax) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design.

"The Town" (Charlestown Production/Warner Bros.) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jeremy Renner).

"The Warriors of Qiugang" (Thomas Lennon Films Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject).

"The Way Back" (Exclusive Films Production/Newmarket Films in association with Wrekin Hill Entertainment and Image Entertainment) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Makeup.

"The Wolfman" (Universal Pictures Production/Universal) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Makeup.

"Tron: Legacy" (Walt Disney Pictures Productions/Walt Disney) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.

"Unstoppable" (20th Century Fox Productions/20th Century Fox) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Editing.

"Waste Land" (Almega Projects Production/Arthouse Films) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Feature).

"Wish 143" (Swing and Shift Films/Union Pictures Production) was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Live Action).

Quick Oscars Preview:

The 83^rd annual Academy Awards will take place on Sunday evening, February 27, 2011, at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. The 83^rd Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC TV and hosted by actors James Franco and Anne Hathaway.

Oscar's presenters are expected to include such Hollywood celebrities as Halle Berry, Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Marisa Tomei and Oprah Winfrey.