2012 Oscar Nominations: 'The Artist', 'The Descendants' and 'Hugo' Dominate the Academy Field Despite all the hype, this year's Oscar field has a number of surprises. Read More Awards, Business, ListsAndrew JohnsonJanuary 24, 20122012 oscar nominations, 84th academy awards, academy award nominations, academy awards, hugo, meryl streep, midnight in paris, oscar nominations 2012, Oscars, the artist, The Descendants, the help