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'Roma' and 'Favourite' tie for most Oscar noms

Alfonso Cuaron's "Roma" and Yorgos Lanthimos' "The Favourite" have led all films with 10 nominations each heading to the 91st Academy Awards.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Alfonso Cuaron's "Roma" and Yorgos Lanthimos' "The Favourite" have led all films with 10 nominations each heading to the 91st Academy Awards.

The nominees for best picture are: "A Star Is Born," ″Roma," ″Green Book," ″The Favourite," ″Black Panther," ″BlacKkKlansman," ″Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Vice."

Adam Driver, left, and John David Washington in a scene from "BlacKkKlansman."
Adam Driver, left, and John David Washington in a scene from "BlacKkKlansman."(David Lee / AP)
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With "Roma," Netflix has scored its first best picture nomination, something the streaming giant has dearly sought. Marvel, too, joined the club with "Black Panther," the first superhero movie ever nominated for best picture.

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The Oscars are Feb. 24. Following Kevin Hart's exit as emcee, the telecast is currently host-less.

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