2012 Annual Kids' Choice Awards Nominees Announced

'iCarly' thrive in the Funniest TV Sidekick category while 'Harry Potter' makes its mark in Favorite Movie and Favorite Book.

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The nominees for the 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards have been unveiled. Fans can vote for their favorite stars beginning March 1 on Nick.com in addition to a Facebook application and Twitter custom hash tags.

In television, "iCarly" dominates the field by being listed under Favorite TV Show and having four of its cast taking a nomination each. In movie, "Harry Potter" franchise takes three nominations including Favorite movie in addition to a nomination in Favorite Book. In the music categories, LMFAO, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift go head-to-head, all receiving two nods for Favorite Group/Female Singer and Favorite Song.

The ceremony to hand out the prizes will be held on Saturday, March 31 and aired live at 8 P.M. ET from USC's Galen Center in Los Angeles. Will Smith takes over from Jack Black to host this year.

Nominees in television, movie and music are below while other categories can be found on Nick.com.

TELEVISION

Favorite TV Show

• Good Luck Charlie
• iCarly
• Victorious
• Wizards of Waverly Place

Favorite Reality Show

• American Idol
• America's Funniest Home Videos
• America's Got Talent
• Wipeout

Favorite TV Actor

• Tim Allen
• Ty Burrell
• Alex Heartman
• Jake Short

Favorite TV Actress

• Miranda Cosgrove
• Selena Gomez
• Victoria Justice
• Bridgit Mendler

Funniest TV Sidekick

• Nathan Kress
• Jennette McCurdy
• Jennifer Stone
• Jerry Trainor

Favorite Cartoon

• Kung Fu Panda
• Phineas & Ferb
• Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated
• SpongeBob SquarePants

FILM

Favorite Movie

• Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II
• The Muppets
• The Smurfs

Favorite Movie Actor

• Jim Carrey (Mr. Popper's Penguins)
• Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides)
• Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II)
• Adam Sandler (Jack and Jill)

Favorite Movie Actress

• Amy Adams (The Muppets)
• Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part I)
• Sofia Vergara (The Smurfs)
• Emma Watson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II)

Favorite Animated Movie

• Cars 2
• Kung Fu Panda 2
• Puss in Boots
• Rio

Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie

• Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots)
• Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda 2)
• Johnny Depp (Rango)
• Katy Perry (The Smurfs)

MUSIC

Favorite Music Group

• Big Time Rush
• Black Eyed Peas
• Lady Antebellum
• LMFAO

Favorite Male Singer

• Justin Bieber
• Toby Keith
• Bruno Mars
• Usher

Favorite Female Singer

• Lady GaGa
• Selena Gomez
• Katy Perry
• Taylor Swift

Favorite Song

• Born this Way (by Lady GaGa)
• Firework (by Katy Perry)
• Party Rock Anthem (by LMFAO)
• Sparks Fly (by Taylor Swift)

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