Thank you hobesan! BAFTA snubbed them and this is on their own turf. If BAFTA was not a fan of the movie yet gave them a special award, they should also accept the Special Award to be presented to them by the Academy of Arts & Science. I agree, nominations of Best Pictures is questionable but as far as children movies is concerned, I believe many of you are forgetting the movie UP. THAT was a fabulous movie and was so well received that it was nominated and recognized. As much of a fan I am of HP, the movie did not merit anything that made it BEST. HUGO is really good. We have much to thank for HUGO being out there since the character in the movie Georges Méliès, is a legend in the movie industry. His Man on the Moon movie was actually used in the Smashing Pumpkins video Tonight, Tonight. I think many are being too hard on the OSCARS considering BAFTA fared no better in nominating Alan in the field of Best Supporting actor.