Acclaimed "Hugo" director Martin Scorsese and actor Sacha Baron Cohen -- who voices the film's Station Inspector -- sat down with "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli to talk about the adventure movie's 11 Oscar nods.
Scorsese said he didn't expect 11 nominations, while Sacha exclaimed, "I did! In fact, I bet quite a lot of money."

The seven "X Factor" finalists paid tribute to Michael Jackson on Thursday evening's show before the voting results were announced. Here are three memorable moments from the show:
1. Rap sensation Astro was sent home.
2. Fourteen-year-old Drew, who was in the bottom two, sang "Listen to Your Heart" by Roxanne before she was eliminated.
3. Before walking off the stage, a sobbing Drew thanked her fans and said, "Jesus loves all you guys. That is truly what I was in this competition for anyway."
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Director Tom Hooper surprised many by winning the Directors Guild Award Saturday night for his work on "The King's Speech."

The win for the film about Britain's King George VI, who had to overcome a severe stuttering problem to lead his country into WWII, puts "The King's Speech" in the spotlight, as the Academy Awards inch closer.

Martin Scorsese will be honored with a special Golden Globe at the 67th Annual Awards show in January.
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The two-time Best Director winner will receive the Cecil B. DeMille award for his "outstanding contribution to the entertainment field," according to a press release.
Previous recipients of the award include Steven Spielberg, Warren Beatty, Anthony Hopkins, Robin Williams and Michael Douglas.
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Nominations for the Golden Globes will be announced on Dec. 15, and the ceremony -- hosted by Ricky Gervais -- will air live January 17, 2010 on NBC.
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