The Oscars race is officially on, and potential nominations are in store for a host of Hollywood royalty — as well as some bright-eyed newcomers — as the fall festivals wrap up.
With contenders buying up prime real estate in the awards conversation, EW will survey the Oscars race as it progresses, analyzing who has the momentum to go all the way to the Academy Awards. Read on to find out which films and performances have the gusto to earn gold Oscars race in our Awardist heat index, before winners are announced on March 10.
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