GettyImages Celebrity News: 01/24/12

GettyImages Celebrity News: 01/24/12

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Arts, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The Oscar nominations have been announced in Beverly Hills, with 'Hugo' and 'The Artist' leading the pack. Both films are nominated for Best Picture, alongside other contenders like 'Moneyball' and 'The Descendants'. Notable actors such as George Clooney and Brad Pitt are up for Best Actor, while Meryl Streep and Viola Davis are among the Best Actress nominees. The Best Supporting categories feature talents like Jonah Hill and Octavia Spencer. Directors like Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen are vying for Best Director. The Oscar ceremony will be covered in detail on February 26th.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two films received the most Oscar nominations this year?

Midnight in Paris and The Tree of Life

Moneyball and The Descendants

Hugo and The Artist

The Help and War Horse

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following films is NOT nominated for Best Picture?

The Artist

Moneyball

The Descendants

The King's Speech

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the two friends competing for the Best Actor award?

Jean Desjardins and Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman and Damien Boucher

Damien Boucher and Jean Desjardins

George Clooney and Brad Pitt

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which actress is NOT nominated for Best Actress?

Glenn Close

Viola Davis

Rooney Mara

Jessica Chastain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is nominated for Best Director for the film 'The Artist'?

Michelle Hazanavichish

Woody Allen

Martin Scorsese

Terrence Malick