The 11 Oscar nominations for “Hugo” are especially meaningful to Martin Scorsese because the movie was inspired by his 12-year-old daughter Francesca, who introduced him to the book. But he doesn’t see it as strictly a family picture.

This is the first nomination for the handsome and talented Gallic actor. It’s been a long ride for “The Artist” star Jean Dujardin, nominated for the lead actor, since the film world-premiered last May in Cannes Film Fest, where he won the best Actor kudo.

“Moneyball” is the third Oscar nomination (and second Best Actor) for Brad Pitt.  He was previously nominated in the supporting category for “12 Monkeys,” in 1995, and in the lead for David Fincher’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” in 2008.

“Moneyball” is the third Oscar nomination (and second Best Actor) for Brad Pitt.  He was previously nominated in the supporting category for “12 Monkeys,” in 1995, and in the lead for David Fincher’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” in 2008.

“Hugo” received the largest number of nominaions, 11, followed by “The Artist,” with 10.