FILE - This undated publicity file image released by The Weinstein Company shows, from left, Christoph Waltz as Schultz and Jamie Foxx as Django in the film "Django Unchained," directed by Quentin Tarantino. MTV announced Tuesday, March 5, 2013, that “Django Unchained” and “Ted” each have seven bids at the annual MTV Movie Awards set to air live on April 14 from the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City, Calif. (AP Photo/The Weinstein Company, Andrew Cooper, SMPSP, File)
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FILE - This undated publicity file image released by The Weinstein Company shows, from left, Christoph Waltz as Schultz and Jamie Foxx as Django in the film "Django Unchained," directed by Quentin Tarantino. MTV announced Tuesday, March 5, 2013, that “Django Unchained” and “Ted” each have seven bids at the annual MTV Movie Awards set to air live on April 14 from the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City, Calif. (AP Photo/The Weinstein Company, Andrew Cooper, SMPSP, File)
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FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 file photo, actress, writer and comedienne Rebel Wilson, a cast member in the film "Bachelorette," poses for a portrait at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. MTV says it tapped the Australian actress to host its annual movie awards, set for April 14, 2013, in Culver City, Calif. The network made the announcement late Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, during the finale of its popular “Jersey Shore” series. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
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FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 file photo, actress, writer and comedienne, Rebel Wilson, a cast member in the film "Bachelorette," poses for a portrait at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. MTV says it tapped the Australian actress to host its annual movie awards, set for April 14, 2013, in Culver City, Calif. The network made the announcement late Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, during the finale of its popular “Jersey Shore” series. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
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FILE - This undated publicity film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Bryan Cranston, left, as Jack O’Donnell and Ben Affleck as Tony Mendez in "Argo," a rescue thriller about the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. "Argo" earned a adapted screenplay nomination from the Writers Guild on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, for outstanding screen writing. (AP Photo/Warner Bros., Claire Folger, File)
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FILE - This publicity film image released by DreamWorks and Twentieth Century Fox shows Daniel Day-Lewis portraying Abraham Lincoln in the film "Lincoln." "Lincoln" and "Zero Dark Thirty" are adding to their front-runner status for Hollywood's awards season. The two dramas earned nominations from the Writers Guild on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, for outstanding screen writing. (AP Photo/DreamWorks, Twentieth Century Fox, David James, File)
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FILE - In this July 21, 2012 file photo, British rock singer Morrissey, the former front man of the alternative rock group The Smiths, sings during his concert in Tel Aviv, Israel. Animal rights activist and singer Morrissey said he’s canceled an appearance Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, on Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show because cast members of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” also were scheduled to appear. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty, File)
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FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 file photo, England's singer Morrissey performs at the 53rd annual Vina del Mar International Song Festival in Vina del Mar, Chile. Animal rights activist and singer Morrissey said he’s canceled an appearance Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, on Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show because cast members of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” also were scheduled to appear. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File)
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FILE - In this March 31, 2012 file photo, a firework display lights up the castle of Sleeping Beauty in Disneyland's theme park in Marne-la-Vallee, east of Paris. The Walt Disney Co. said Thursday Nov. 8, 2012, that its net income in the latest quarter rose 14 percent thanks to an uptick in revenue driven by higher consumer spending at its theme parks and on its cruise ships. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler, File)
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FILE - This publicity file photo released by Warner Bros., shows the character Gollum voiced by Andy Serkis in a scene from the fantasy adventure "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." (AP Photo/Warner Bros., File)
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FILE - This undated publicity file photo released by Twentieth Century Fox and Walden Media shows Billy Crystal, left, as Artie, holding on to his grandson, Kyle Harrison Breitkopf, as Barker, who doesn't like the idea of Marisa Tomei, center, as mother Alice and Tom Everett Scott as dad Phil leaving for a vacation in a scene from the film, "Parental Guidance." (AP Photo/Twentieth Century Fox/Walden Media, Phil Caruso, File)
'Django,' 'Ted' lead MTV Movie Awards nominees
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A bloody Western and the comedic tale of a trash-talking teddy bear lead nominees for the 2013
MTV Movie Awards.
MTV announced Tuesday that "Django Unchained" and "Ted" each have seven bids at the annual kudo-fest, set to air live on April 14 from the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City, Calif.
"Silver Linings Playbook" earned six nominations and "The Dark Knight Rises" collected five. Other top nominees include "The Avengers," ''Skyfall," ''Pitch Perfect" and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower."
Fans can vote online for the winners in all categories, including the two newest ones: Best shirtless performance and best musical moment.
Double nominee Rebel Wilson will host the show. She'll be joined by Will Ferrell, who will receive MTV's inaugural Comic Genius Award.
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Online:
www.mtv.com/ontv/movieawards/2013/
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