Ellen DeGeneres hosts the oldest, most prestigious film ceremony in the world. Also known as the Oscars. Williams performs. Craig Zadan and Neil Meron return to produce. American Hustle and Gravity lead this year with 10 nominations. 12 Years a Slave follows with nine nods. Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, Amy Adams, Judi Dench and Meryl Streep are nominated for Best Actress. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthew McConaughey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Redford and Bruce Dern are nominated for Best Actor.