Martin Scorsese's Hugo swept the board with 11 Oscar nods while silent film The Artist earned 10.

George Clooney is favourite to win best actor but faces competition from the likes of Brad Pitt and Gary Oldman.

Meryl Streep is up against Rooney Mara and Michelle Williams for best actress.

War Horse, The Artist, Moneyball, The Descendants, Midnight in Paris, The Help, and Hugo are among the contenders for best picture