Time for the Oscars: 2012 Academy Awards® Nominations

OscarsOn Sunday, February 26th, families from Rob Roy to Riverplace will gather to watch Chris Rock host the 84th Annual Academy Awards.  This year’s presenters and performers will include Halle Berry, the “Bridesmaids” cast, Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez and Emma Stone! The Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide. Here are the 2012 Oscar Nominees! Best Picture: The Artist, The Descendants, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Help, Hugo, Midnight in Paris, Moneyball, The Tree of Life, War Horse Actor in a Leading Role: Demián Bichir, George Clooney, Jean Dujardin, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt Actress in a Leading Role: Glenn Close, Viola Davis, Rooney Mara, Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams chris rock oscarsDirecting: The Artist, The Descendants, Hugo, Midnight in Paris, The Tree of Life Animated Feature Film A Cat in Paris, Chico & Rita, Kung Fu Panda 2, Puss in Boots, Rango Cinematography The Artist, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Hugo, The Tree of Life, War Horse Art Direction The Artist, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Hugo, Midnight in Paris, War Horse oscars angelina jolieCostume Design Anonymous, The Artist, Hugo, Jane Eyre, W.E. Directing The Artist, The Descendants, Hugo, Midnight in Paris, The Tree of Life Documentary Feature Hell and Back Again, If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front, Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory, Pina, Undefeated Documentary Short The Barber of Birmingham: Foot Soldier of the Civil Rights Movement, the Bigger Elvis, Incident in New Baghdad, Saving Face, The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom Film Editing The Artist, The Descendants, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Hugo, Moneyball oscars moviesForeign Language Film Belgium, "Bullhead", Canada, "Monsieur Lazhar", Iran, "A Separation", Israel, "Footnote", Poland, "In Darkness" Makeup Albert Nobbs, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, The Iron Lady Music (Original Score) The Adventures of Tintin, The Artist, Hugo, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, War Horse Music (Original Song) "Man or Muppet" from THE MUPPETS, “Real in Rio” from RIO Short Film (Animated) Dimanche/Sunday, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, La Luna, A Morning Stroll, Wild Life the artist oscarsShort Film (Live Action) Pentecost, Raju, The Shore, Time Freak, Tuba Atlantic Sound Editing Drive, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Hugo, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, War Horse Sound Mixing The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Hugo, Moneyball, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, War Horse Visual Effects Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Hugo, Real Steel, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Transformers: Dark of the Moon Writing (Adapted Screenplay) The Descendants, Hugo, The Ides of March, Moneyball, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Writing (Original Screenplay) The Artist, Bridesmaids, Margin Call, Midnight in Paris, A Separation It’s Oscar-time.  Sit back and enjoy the show! Austin REALTORS® at Regent Property Group support Austin’s film industry and praise the 2012 Oscars Academy Award® nominees. Looking for an Austin home for sale? Our agents help luxury homebuyers stay on top of the latest in local Austin trends. If you’re on the lookout for an Austin Luxury Home, check out Austin Home Search! The real estate agents at Regent stand ready to assist you.