The 83rd Academy Award!

The 83rd Academy Award was in 2011

-On Sunday, February 27

*At the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood and Highland Center
*Honored movies that were released in 2010

James Franco and Anne Hathaway were the hosts for the event.  It was the first time that a male and female duo hosted the ceremony.  James Franco also was nominated for his role in the movie "127 Hours" and it was the first time since 1973 that a host was also nominated.  It was the first time for all four winners in the acting categories to win.  "The King´s Speech" had won three Academy Awards.  Also "Inception" and "The King´s Speech" tied winning four Oscars.  There were three honorary awards given.  For cinematography Wally Pfister won for the movie "Inception."  For film editing Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter won for "The Social Network."  For makeup "The Wolfman" won by Rick Baker and Dave Elsey.  Also for Foreign Language Film "In a Better World" won from Denmark. 

Best Picture 

"The King's Speech"


Actress in a Leading Role

Natalie Portman

-In the movie "Black Swan"

Actor in a Leading Role

Colin Firth

-In the movie "The King's Speech"

Actress in a Supporting Role

Melissa Leo

-In the movie "The Fighter"

Actor in a Supporting Role

Christian Bale

-In the movie "The Fighter"


Directing 

Tom Hopper

-For directing "The King's Speech"