Class of 2013! Full line-up of Oscar nominees put their rivalry aside as they pose together in huge group shot at pre-event luncheon

Many are up against each other in the same category at this year's Oscars.
But the full-line up of nominees put their rivalry aside as they posed for a giant group shot at the pre-event lunch in Los Angeles on Monday.
Approximately 160 nominees, including A-listers Anne Hathaway, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chatain and Hugh Jackman all posed in what could almost be described as a rather intimidating snap.

Class of 2013! The full line-up of Oscar nominees put their rivalry aside as they posed together in huge group shot at a pre-event luncheon at the Beverly Hilton on Monday in Beverly Hills

Naomi sat seated for the photograph near fellow Best Actress nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, with Best Actor contender Bradley Cooper perching himself between them.
Meanwhile, Zero Dark Thirty star and Best Actress nominee Jessica Chastain smiled for the camera in her pretty floral dress next to rugged Hugh Jackman, who is up for a Best Actor nod for his role in Les Miserables.
Following the snap, the two stars were seen clapping as they stood just behind a huge gold Oscar statuette.

Happy snap: Naomi Watts sat seated for the photograph near fellow Best Actress nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, with Best Actor contender Bradley Cooper perching himself between them

Round of applause: Meanwhile, Zero Dark Thirty star and Best Actress nominee Jessica Chastain smiled for the camera in her pretty floral dress next to rugged Hugh Jackman, who is up for a Best Actor nod for his role in Les Miserables

Meanwhile, Hugh's co-star and Best Supporting Actress contender Anne Hathaway stood near the back of the group.
The 30-year-old was positioned among actor Denzel Washington, producer Kathleen Kennedy, editor Jay Cassidy, director Espen Sandberg, and writer Mark Boal.
With just under three weeks to go before potentially the biggest night of their lives, the Academy Award nominees attended the Oscar luncheon in Beverly Hills on Monday.

In good company: Anne Hathaway was positioned among actor Denzel Washington, producer Kathleen Kennedy, editor Jay Cassidy, director Espen Sandberg, and writer Mark Boal

Playing up for the cameras: Beasts of the Southern Wild star Quvenzhané had a ball as she had some self-portraits taken

A-listers mixed with a large group of directors, producers, scriptwriters and other crew from behind-the-scenes as they gathered at the lavish Beverly Hilton.
While everyone made an effort with suits and dresses, the glamour on show was far from the dazzling outfits we can expect at the Oscar ceremony on February 24th.
But the female stars still looked gorgeous in their ensembles.

Beauties in black: Anne and Naomi both wore chic little black dresses to the luncheon

Different looks: Jennifer looked white hot in a strapless dress, while Jessica opted for pretty floral attire

As if they had emerged from an old movie on the silver screen, Anne, Naomi and Jennifer embodied the Golden Age of Hollywood in monochromatic black and white.
Anne looked chic in a black sheath dress with draping detail from the hip.
Her cropped hair was swept to the side and lips grazed with a kiss of rose lipstick that accentuated her infectious smile.

Hardly Les Miserables! Stars of the movie musical Anne Hathaway, left, and Hugh Jackman, right, with director Tom Hooper

Star-studded: David O. Russell, left, with Jessica Chastain, centre, and Bradley Cooper, right

The actress wore minimal jewellery - her wedding ring and a jewelled bracelet on the opposite wrist - and completed the look with black stiletto sandals.
Naomi also went for classic black, her dress embellished with a floral pattern that extended in interesting detail over her collar and upper arms.
Her blonde locks were coiffed in large curls around her shoulders and make-up perfectly dusted for daytime.
The Impossible star completed her look with pewter pointed-toe kitten heels with black and metallic detail.

Exciting times: Best Supporting actress nominees Sally Field, Amy Adams and Jacki Weaver also posed on the red-carpet

Jennifer went for a more daring daytime look, her nude make-up contoured to highlight her cheekbones with dramatic effect.
The actress, nominated in the best supporting category for her role in Silver Linings Playbook, wore a contrasting white tea dress paired with black pumps and a cobalt blue cocktail ring.
The 22-year-old star wore her honey blonde hair swept back and down over one shoulder, with several textured pieces falling to the side of her face.
About 160 nominees attended the lunch, an annual rite leading up to Hollywood's big night.
The producers of the Academy Awards meanwhile announced good news for those watching at home as they spoke at the luncheon honouring this year's Oscar nominees: they're trying to cut out the boring parts.
Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron say they watched 40 years of past ceremonies to finds ways to keep the show moving at a brisk pace.

Dapper: Ben Affleck and Bradley Cooper both looked suitably dapper in their gentlemanly attire

They say they're looking to nip and tuck what they call little 'pregnant pauses' that can turn the show into a marathon.
Zadan and Meron said on Monday they hope to make room for more fun in the show by squeezing out less-exciting moments.
The 85th annual Oscars airs live February 24 on ABC.