Seven films have garnered noms from both the Art Directors Guild (ADG) and the Costume Designers Guild (CDG).
• Makeup evens Oscar playing field
• Theme parks lure film designers

Whether it's making love or movies, the first time is often a bust. A few Oscar-nommed helmers see it differently -- at least when it comes to their initial effort behind the camera.
• Directors look back at their first films
• First films don't tell director's whole tale

Academy members chose a Holocaust-related movie over a comicbook story?
• 'Reader' prevails in Oscar nominations
• Breaking down the nominees