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It's never too early to think about walking down that red carpet ‑- fans screaming, Joan Rivers commenting on your outfit, new host Chris Rock making a raunchy joke about your past relationships. It's never too early to start speculating, either. Which of the nominees do you think should start writing speeches? Which actors will remain Oscar Losers for another year? Who's going to look the slinkiest in some sheer fabric dress? Tell us what you think, and we'll keep track of your predictions until the winners are announced on February 27.


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    Best Picture

    The five nominees are: The Aviator, Million Dollar Baby, Finding Neverland, Ray and Sideways. Will The Aviator prevail? Would you like to see Finding Neverland live happily ever after in Oscar history? Post your vote!

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    Best Actor

    Can Jamie Foxx's incredible portrayal of the late music legend Ray Charles muscle out heavy hitters like Don Cheadle, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio and Clint Eastwood? Post your vote!

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    Best Actress

    Critics raved about Vera Drake's Imelda Staunton, who plays a kindly '50s hausfrau who gives abortions to needy girls. But what about Annette Bening, Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of Grace) Hilary Swank and Kate Winslet? Post your vote.

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    Best Director

    Last year Clint Eastwood lost to Lord of the Rings main man Peter Jackson. Will 2005 be his year? Let us know what you think of his competition -- Martin Scorsese, Alexander Payne (Sideways), Taylor Hackford (Ray) and Mike Leigh (Vera Drake). Post your vote.

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    Best Everything Else

    There are a lot more categories to be decided ‑- supporting actor and actress, screenplay, documentary, animated feature, shorts, music, foreign film, costume, sound and more. Plus, there are the unofficial awards ‑- best dressed, worst dressed, most outrageous. Post your vote!