Jan 17, 2014 06:12 UTC 86th Academy Awards nominations announced

The con drama American Hustle also sees Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence shortlisted in all four of the acting categories.

Recent Golden Globe winner 12 Years a Slave received nine nominations, including a first-ever Oscar nomination for British director Steve McQueen.

Stars of McQueen’s film, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong'o, have also been nominated in the categories of best actor, supporting actor and supporting actress.

The full list of nominees for the 86th Academy Awards was announced by Thor actor Chris Hemsworth and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Cheryl Boone Isaacs at a Beverly Hills press conference today.

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