Nominations for the Oscars have been released, with several blockbusters in with a chance of winning best picture.
The awards ceremony is one of the most prestigious events in the entertainment industry.
There are awards in 23 categories up for grabs - from best actor to best visual effects.
Our US correspondent Sally Patterson has more.
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