An Oscar nomination for Michael Fassbender?

When are the nominations announced, its around January right? What chance a nomination for Michael Fassbender for his portrayal of David 8 I wonder. Come on, the bloke who won Best Actor for The Artist last time didn't even say a word! I don't think, unfortunately, that there is much chance of say a Best Supporting Actor nomination. As Bill Paxton said science fiction fantasy and horror movies kinda built Hollywood, and they don't get as much recognition as perhaps they should. Maybe a nomination or two for sound or digital effects is more likely?