'Wild' earns seven Critics' Choice nods

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Sean Penn's Alaskan adventure "Into the Wild" grabbed seven Critics' Choice Award nominations, including a nod for best picture, it was announced Tuesday.

Prizes are to be handed out by the Broadcast Film Critics Association Jan. 7 at the Santa Monica (Calif.) Civic Auditorium. It will be broadcast live on VH1.

Jason Reitman's "Juno," earned six nominations, while "Atonement," "Michael Clayton," "No Country for Old Men," "Sweeney Todd" and "Hairspray" are all up for five awards apiece.

Actor Michael Cera received two nominations in the best young actor category for his work in "Juno" and "Superbad."

Cate Blanchett earned nods for both best actress for "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" and best supporting actress for "I'm Not There."

Amy Adams also is up for two awards for "Enchanted," including best actress and best song for "That's How You Know."

Competing for best picture are "American Gangster," "Atonement," "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," "Into the Wild," "Juno," "The Kite Runner," "Michael Clayton," "No Country for Old Men," "Sweeney Todd" and "There Will Be Blood."