"Milk" among five nominees for Producers Guild of America's top prize...

This is the strongest indication yet that "Milk" will nab an Oscar nomination for best picture. Producers Guild of America announced its five best picture nominations Monday. Their award often mirrors the Academy Awards final five. In addition to "Milk," the nominees are "The Dark Knight" "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Frost/Nixon," "Milk" and "Slumdog Millionaire."

The nominees for best animated feature are "Bolt," "Kung Fu Panda" and "WALL-E."

Contenders for TV comedy are "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Entourage," "The Office, "30 Rock" and "Weeds." The TV drama nominees are "BostonLegal," "Damages," "Dexter," "Lost" and "Mad Men."

Winners will be announced at a Jan. 24 ceremony in Hollywood.