By Elaine Donnelly
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Early arrivals to the Oscars sent fans into a frenzy. Fans sitting in bleachers off the red carpet Sunday at the Kodak Theatre screamed and hooted when Melissa Leo, nominated for supporting actress for "The Fighter," strutted along the carpet in a lace cream gown worn over a reflective gold fabric.

King George the stutterer seems primed to reign at Sunday night's Academy Awards, unless there's a palace coup by that asocial billionaire who created Facebook.

The British monarchy saga "The King's Speech" reigned at the Academy Awards with 12 nominations, including acting honors for Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush, positioning itself to challenge "The Social Network" for best picture.

The British monarchy saga "The King's Speech" reigned at the Academy Awards with 12 nominations, including acting honors for Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush, positioning itself to challenge "The Social Network" for best picture.

The British monarchy saga "The King's Speech" leads the Academy Awards with 12 nominations, including best picture and acting honors for Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush.

The British monarchy saga "The King's Speech" leads the Academy Awards with 12 nominations, including best picture and acting honors for Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush.

Natalie Portman's ballet drama "Black Swan" led contenders Monday for the Critics' Choice Movie Awards with a record 12 nominations, among them best picture and actress.