Mo'Nique Pictures: Actress Mo'Nique and President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Tom Sherak announce the nominees at the 83rd Academy Awards Nominations Announcement held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on January 25, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.
"The King's Speech" racked up 12 nominations, including best picture, to lead the field of contenders for the 2011 Academy Awards. The British drama also scored acting nods for Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush. In the film, Firth stars as George VI, who reluctantly takes over the throne of England when his brother, Edward, abdicates in 1936.
"True Grit", a western remake by the Coen brothers, followed just behind with 10 nominations, including best picture and acting honors for Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld.
For more on today's Oscar nominations, click here.
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