US films lead award charge, but British, Aussie stars make a mark

Steven Spielberg is hoping for Golden Globes glory for his political drama Lincoln on Sunday, as Hollywood hits the red carpet for its biggest pre-Oscars awards show.

The veteran director's presidential biopic is nominated in seven categories, ahead of Ben Affleck's Iran drama Argo and Quentin Tarantino's spaghetti Western tribute Django Unchained, both with five nods.