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'Joker' Leads Oscar Nods with 11 as Women Miss out

Agence France-Presse

   LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - Dark comic book tale "Joker" topped the Oscar
   nominations Monday, picking up 11 nods including best picture and best
   director, as women and ethnic minorities were largely shut out once
   again.

   The pre-dawn Academy Award announcement capped months of ceaseless
   campaigning by A-listers and studios, revealing which stars and movies
   have a shot at Hollywood's ultimate prize next month.

   Todd Phillips's "Joker," a bleak, arthouse take on the comic book
   villain starring Joaquin Phoenix, was just ahead of three films.
   WATCH: Penelope Poulou's video report on 'Joker'

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