Producers Guild Picks 2012 Nominees

(NewsCore) - The movies "Bridesmaids," "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and "Midnight in Paris" were among the nominees announced Tuesday for the 2012 Producers Guild Awards.

The awards, which go to TV and film producers, often help forecast Academy Award nominees and winners. The fact that "Bridesmaids" made the list is an indication that the light comedy may be in the running for some major nominations when the Oscars roll around.

A number of expected movies, such as "The Artist" and "The Help" were also nominated. Winners will be announced on Jan. 21.

The Producers Guild will also give special honors to Leslie Moonves (Milestone Award), Steven Spielberg (David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures), Stan Lee (Vanguard Award), Don Mischer (Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television), and Angelina Jolie's directorial debut "In the Land of Blood and Honey" (The Stanley Kramer Award).