The romantic fantasy The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which was filmed in New Orleans, led Academy Awards contenders today with 13 nominations, among them best picture and acting honors for Brad Pitt and Taraji P. Henson and a directing slot for David Fincher. Other best-picture nominees are Frost/Nixon, Milk, Slumdog Millionaire and The Reader. Slumdog Millionaire lived up to its rags-to-riches theme, coming in second with 10 nominations, including a directing spot for Danny Boyle and two of the three song slots. For a full list of nominees, click here. The Oscars ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 22.
‘Benjamin Button’ leads Oscar nominations
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