Oscars And Razzies

The Oscars were announced on Tuesday and The Aviator and Ray were popular films, with Jamie Foxx, the star of Ray playing blind musician Ray Charles nominated for best leading actor, as well as best supporting actor for his role in Collateral. Other nominees includes Leonardo Di Caprio as best leading actor for his role as Howard Hughes in The Aviator. Brits Clive Owen (Closer), Kate Winslett (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), Imelda Staunton (Vera Drake) and Sophie Okonedo (Hotel Rwanda) also received nominations.

A full list of the key categories can be found here.

Prior to the Oscars, The Razzies (Golden Raspberries) were announced. These are spoof awards for worst films and performances. Halle Berry is a popular choice after her role in Catwoman, along with brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans who dressed in drag for their movie White Chicks.

The epic Alexander also got a few nominations, including that for its star Colin Farrell. Farrell has some stiff competition from president George Bush, nominated for his 'performance' in news footage featured in Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11.

More on the Razzies here.