So who was surprisingly left out of this year's nominations?Kathryn Bigelow - Director of this year's Zero Dark Thirty received the Best Director Oscar for her last film, The Hurt Locker. This time around however, she did not receive a nomination.Leonardo DiCaprio - Despite receiving a Supporting Actor nomination from the Golden Globes for his role of Calvin Candie in Django Unchained, the actor did not receive a nod from the Academy.Marion Cotillard - The actress was not recognized for her performance in 2012's Rust and Bone.
Ben Affleck - Despite being a heavy favorite for Best Director of Argo, the actor-turned-director did not receive a nomination. Rise Of The Guardians - The animated film from Dreamworks was snubbed at this year's awards.Quentin Tarantino - As director of the controversial film Django Unchained, Tarantino received a nomination from the Golden Globes but not from the Academy. Matthew McConaughey - The actor was praised for his performance as the owner of a male strip club in Magic Mike, yet was not recognized for a Supporting Actor nom.Tom Hooper - Last year's Oscar pick for Best Director for the King's Speech was not rewarded for this year's blockbuster Les Miserables.Steven Spielberg - While Lincoln was the top nominated film for the 2012, it's helmer did not receive a nod for Best Director. Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.
