Hustling an Oscar faces a struggle with Gravity

Crime caper American Hustle and space spectacular Gravity topped the Oscar nominations list with 10 each, leading a crowded field of contenders for Hollywood’s most coveted honours — with 12 Years a Slave star Michael Fassbender, U2 and Philomena among the Irish hopefuls.

Fassbender was named in the Best Supporting Actor category while U2 are nominated for Best Original Song for ‘Ordinary Love’ from Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.