The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has emerged as the frontrunner for this year’s Oscars with 13 nominations.
Slumdog Millionaire, from Britain’s Danny Boyle, was close behind with 10 nominations, including best film.
The Dark Knight and Milk received eight nominations, with the late Heath Ledger receiving a best supporting actor nod.
Meryl Streep scored a 15th Oscar nomination for her role in the film Doubt, alongside Kate Winslet for best actress in Stephen Daldry’s The Reader.
Benjamin Button and Slumdog Millionaire were joined by Milk, The Reader and Frost/Nixon as contenders for the coveted best picture prize.
