Eastwood slams media for Scorsese 'battle'

Oscar-winning film-maker Clint Eastwood has played down his hyped 'battle' with Martin Scorsese in the weeks approaching the Academy Awards.

Eastwood, 74, has repeatedly triumphed over The Aviator director Scorsese in movie awards this year, and both were nominated for Best Director at the star-studded ceremony in Hollywood last Sunday night.