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American actor Johnny Depp attends the European premiere of "Sweeney Todd" at Odeon, Leicester Square in London on January 10, 2008. (UPI Photo/Rune Hellestad)

BEVERLY HILLS , Calif., Jan. 22 (UPI) -- "Juno," "No Country for Old Men" and "Michael Clayton" each earned numerous Oscar nods as nominations were announced in Beverly Hills, Calif., Tuesday.

The films will compete with "Atonement" and "There Will Be Blood" for the best-picture honor.

"Hairspray" was shut out of the major nominations/ Fellow critical favorites "American Gangster," "Into the Wild" and "Sweeney Todd" each earned only one nod in the top categories.

"Gangster" ensemble player Ruby Dee earned a nomination for best supporting actress, "Wild" co-star Hal Holbrook got a nod for best supporting actor and "Sweeney Todd" leading man Johnny Depp was nominated for best actor.

"Juno" star Ellen Page grabbed a nomination for best actress and the comedy's Jason Reitman was nominated for best director and Diablo Cody for best original screenplay.