Oscar nominees Pitt, Clooney do power lunch

Hollywood biggies Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep and Steven Spielberg to name a few gathered under one roof for the 31st Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in California on Monday (February 6, 2012).

  • Hollywood biggies Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep and Steven Spielberg joined other nominees for the annual Oscar nominees luncheon on Monday (February 6, 2012).<br><bR> In this picture, Best Actor nominees Gary Oldman, Jean Dujardin, Demian Bichir, Brad Pitt and George Clooney, pose together.
    Hollywood biggies Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep and Steven Spielberg joined other nominees for the annual Oscar nominees luncheon on Monday (February 6, 2012).

    In this picture, Best Actor nominees Gary Oldman, Jean Dujardin, Demian Bichir, Brad Pitt and George Clooney, pose together.
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  • Brad Pitt joked that awards season has allowed him to make a lot of new acquaintances. "I met this guy named George," Pitt said, stumbling over the pronunciation of the name, "G-g-george, Jorge Clooney. Very nice guy. Very personable and very nice guy."
    Brad Pitt joked that awards season has allowed him to make a lot of new acquaintances. "I met this guy named George," Pitt said, stumbling over the pronunciation of the name, "G-g-george, Jorge Clooney. Very nice guy. Very personable and very nice guy."
  • George Clooney said he also had fun getting to know other nominees such as Best Actor contenders Jean Dujardin, Gary Oldman and Demian Bichir.
    George Clooney said he also had fun getting to know other nominees such as Best Actor contenders Jean Dujardin, Gary Oldman and Demian Bichir.
  • Clooney also said the best thing about Academy Awards nominations is not necessarily the prizes. It's hanging with old and new friends.<BR><br> The actor has been nominated for Best Actor for <i>The Descendants</i> and Best Adapted Screenplay for <i>The Ides of March</i>.
    Clooney also said the best thing about Academy Awards nominations is not necessarily the prizes. It's hanging with old and new friends.

    The actor has been nominated for Best Actor for The Descendants and Best Adapted Screenplay for The Ides of March.
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  • Jean Dujardin and George Clooney share a light moment together at the luncheon.
    Jean Dujardin and George Clooney share a light moment together at the luncheon.
  • Jean Dujardin poses with Brad Pitt, as George Clooney is busy conversing with other guests.
    Jean Dujardin poses with Brad Pitt, as George Clooney is busy conversing with other guests.
  • Clooney looks happy to meet his friend and co-star in <i>Ocean's Eleven,</i> Brad Pitt.
    Clooney looks happy to meet his friend and co-star in Ocean's Eleven, Brad Pitt.
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  • Brad Pitt strikes a conversation with Meryl Streep.
    Brad Pitt strikes a conversation with Meryl Streep.
  • Legends speak: Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg mingle during a group photo of nominees.
    Legends speak: Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg mingle during a group photo of nominees.
  • Steven Spielberg's movie <i>War Horse</i> has been nominated in the Best Picture category.
    Steven Spielberg's movie War Horse has been nominated in the Best Picture category.
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  • Martin Scorsese is the favourite to win the Best Director award for <i>Hugo</i>.
    Martin Scorsese is the favourite to win the Best Director award for Hugo.
  • Best Actress nominee Michelle Williams poses for the photographers.
    Best Actress nominee Michelle Williams poses for the photographers.
  • Brad Pitt and George Clooney have a lot to laugh about.
    Brad Pitt and George Clooney have a lot to laugh about.
  • Brad Pitt has won a nomination in the Best Actor category for his performance in <i>Moneyball</i>.
    Brad Pitt has won a nomination in the Best Actor category for his performance in Moneyball.
  • Gary Oldman and Brad Pitt mingle backstage.
    Gary Oldman and Brad Pitt mingle backstage.
  • Best Actor nominee Jean Dujardin poses backstage.
    Best Actor nominee Jean Dujardin poses backstage.
  • Best Actress nominee Viola Davis shines in a pink outfit.
    Best Actress nominee Viola Davis shines in a pink outfit.
  • <i>The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo</i> Rooney Mara has also got a nomination in the Best Actress category.
    The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Rooney Mara has also got a nomination in the Best Actress category.
  • Berenice Bejo strikes a pose. She has been nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for <i>The Artist</i>.
    Berenice Bejo strikes a pose. She has been nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for The Artist.
  • Best Actress nominee Glenn Close mingles with other guests.
    Best Actress nominee Glenn Close mingles with other guests.
  • Melissa McCarthy looks lovely in blue. She has been nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for <i>Bridesmaids</i>.
    Melissa McCarthy looks lovely in blue. She has been nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for Bridesmaids.
  • Meryl Streep, who has got great reviews for her performance in <i>The Iron Lady</i>, has been nominated in the Best Actress category.
    Meryl Streep, who has got great reviews for her performance in The Iron Lady, has been nominated in the Best Actress category.
  • The nominees from <i>The Artist</i> - Michel Hazanavicius (Best Director), Berenice Bejo (Best Supporting Actress) and Jean Dujardin (Best Actor).
    The nominees from The Artist - Michel Hazanavicius (Best Director), Berenice Bejo (Best Supporting Actress) and Jean Dujardin (Best Actor).
  • Nick Nolte has been nominated in the Supporting Actor category for his performance in <i>Warrior</i>.
    Nick Nolte has been nominated in the Supporting Actor category for his performance in Warrior.
  • Best Actor nominee Demian Bichir smiles for the camera.
    Best Actor nominee Demian Bichir smiles for the camera.
  • Gary Oldman, Best Actor nominee for <i>Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy</i> poses with his wife Alexandra Edenborough.
    Gary Oldman, Best Actor nominee for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy poses with his wife Alexandra Edenborough.