LONDON — Space thriller "Gravity" won 11 BAFTA nominations on Wednesday, putting it just ahead of the pack at Britain's top film honors, while "12 Years a Slave" and "American Hustle" were each nominated in 10 categories. The film, starring Oscar winners Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, was shortlisted in categories including best film, best actress, best director for Alfonso Cuaron, sound and visual effects, and outstanding British film. In a highly competitive year, the pre-Civil War slavery film from British director Steve McQueen, "12 Years a Slave", was also nominated for best film. That film is heading the nominations across the Atlantic for the Jan. 12 Golden Globe awards. The awards ceremony for the BAFTAs, formally called the EE British Academy Film Awards, takes place in London on Feb. 16. — Reuters
