Academy Award nominations won't be announced until Tuesday morning, but already several films seem certain to dominate the list. Below are some of the films getting the most pre-Oscar hype as possible Best Picture nominees, as well as some of the categories in which they might score bonus nominations.
BEST PICTURE BUZZ
"The Social Network"
• Other potential categories: actor (Jesse Eisenberg), director (David Fincher), screenplay (Aaron Sorkin).
• How to see it: Showing at Regal Hamilton Place 8, DVD released Jan. 11.
"The King's Speech"
• Other potential categories: actor (Colin Firth), supporting actress (Helena Bonham Carter), supporting actor (Geoffrey Rush), director (Tom Hooper) and screenplay (David Seidler).
• How to see it: Showing at Carmike Majestic 12 and Rave East Ridge 18.
"Black Swan"
• Other potential categories: actress (Natalie Portman), supporting actress (Mila Kunis), director (Darren Aronofsky).
• How to see it: Showing at Carmike Majestic 12, Rave East Ridge 18, Carmike Northgate 14.
"The Fighter"
• Other potential categories: actor (Mark Wahlberg), actress (Melissa Leo), supporting actor (Christian Bale), director (David O. Russell).
• How to see it: Showing at Carmike Majestic 12, Rave East Ridge 18 and Carmike Northgate 14.
"The Kids Are All Right"
• Other potential categories: supporting actress (Julianne Moore/Annette Bening), screenplay (Stuart Blumberg/Lisa Cholodenko).
• How to see it: DVD released Nov. 16.
"True Grit"
• Other potential categories: actor (Jeff Bridges), supporting actor (Matt Damon), actress (Hailee Steinfeld), director (Joel and Ethan Coen).
• How to see it: Showing at Carmike Majestic 12, Rave East Ridge 18, Carmike Battlefield 10, Carmike Wynnsong 10 and Carmike Northgate 14.
"Toy Story 3"
• Other potential categories: animated film.
• How to see it: DVD released Nov. 2.
"Inception"
• Other potential categories: director (Christopher Nolan), screenplay, visual effects.
• How to see it: DVD released Dec. 7.
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