‘Birdman’ flies away with Globes nominations

Birdman has topped the nominations for the Golden Globes, flying away with a leading seven nods, including best picture in the comedy or musical category.

In nominations for the 72 annual Golden Globes announced by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Boyhood and The Imitation Game trailed with five nods apiece. Those two films led a best drama category that also included Foxcatcher, Selma, and The Theory of Everything.

In the best picture, comedy or musical category, Birdman was joined by St Vincent, Grand Budapest Hotel, Into The Woods, and — in a surprise — the independent British film Pride.