This film image released by 20th Century Fox shows Suraj Sharma as Pi Patel in a scene from "Life of Pi." The film was nominated for an Academy Award for best picture on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. The 85th Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 on ABC. (AP Photo/20th Century Fox)

This film image released by 20th Century Fox shows Suraj Sharma as Pi Patel in a scene from "Life of Pi." The film was nominated for an Academy Award for best picture on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. The 85th Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 on ABC. (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Peter Sorel)