The 2012 Academy Award nominations were announced Tuesday, with Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo” leading the way with 11 nominations and the silent, black-and-white film “The Artist” collecting 10.
First-time nominees included Jonah Hill as best supporting actor for “Moneyball,” Gary Oldman as best actor for “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” and Demian Bichir for “A Better Life.” Celebritology blogger Jen Chaney explains Bichir’s nomination:
Bob Huff, California State Senator Dwight Mckissic, Pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church Delman Coates, Pastor at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church Suzanne Somers