Science fiction movie Avatar and The Hurt Locker have nominated in nine categories for the Oscars.This year's best picture race was expanded to 10 films by the Academy in a move analysts have said was intended to boost television ratings for the awards show.Vying for the best picture race alongside Avatar and The Hurt Locker are Inglourious Basterds, Precious, District 9 , Up, An Education, The Blind Side, A Serious Man, Up In the Air, Crazy Heart. The Oscar award would be held on March 7.
