The 86th annual Academy Awards nominations have been announced in Los Angeles and this year's Oscars are jammed pack with A-list celebrities giving career-defining performances.

The con-artist comedy "American Hustle" and the 3-D space odyssey "Gravity" lead the Academy Awards with 10 nominations each. "12 Years a Slave" narrowly trailed behind with nine nominations. The 86th annual Academy Awards will take place on March 2nd, with Ellen DeGeneres hosting for the second time.

Best Director nominations

Best Actor nominations