"Juno," "No Country for Old Men" and "Michael Clayton" each earned numerous Oscar nods as nominations were announced in Beverly Hills, Calif., Tuesday.
The films will compete with "Atonement" and "There Will Be Blood" for the best picture honor.
Critical favorites "American Gangster," "Into the Wild" and "Sweeney Todd" each earned only one nomination in the top categories.
"Gangster" ensemble player Ruby Dee earned a nomination for best supporting actress, "Wild" co-star Hal Holbrook got a nod for best supporting actor and "Sweeney Todd" leading man Johnny Depp was nominated for best actor.
"Juno" star Ellen Page grabbed a nomination for best actress, while Jason Reitman, who helmed the comedy, earned a nod for best director and Diablo Cody was nominated for best original screenplay.
George Clooney was nominated for best actor for his work in "Michael Clayton," while the drama's writer-director Tony Gilroy also made the shortlists in the directing and best original screenplay categories and Tilda Swinton earned a nod for best supporting actress.
Javier Bardem garnered a nod for best supporting actor for his role in "No Country for Old Men," while the thriller's writer-directors Ethan and Joel Coen earned nominations for best adapted screenplay and best director.
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