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Oscar Race Heats Up as Nominations Begin

1/9/2025

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Oscar nomination voting kicked off on January 8, 2024, igniting fierce competition among over two dozen films. With "Wicked" dominating SAG nominations, the stakes are high for contenders like "Emilia Pérez," "The Brutalist," and "Anora." The upcoming Critics Choice Awards on January 14 could sway the final voting landscape, adding to the excitement.

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Story summary

Oscar nomination voting kicked off on January 8, 2024, igniting fierce competition among over two dozen films. With "Wicked" dominating SAG nominations, the stakes are high for contenders like "Emilia Pérez," "The Brutalist," and "Anora." The upcoming Critics Choice Awards on January 14 could sway the final voting landscape, adding to the excitement.