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There's often a common thread among the Oscar nominees who go on to win - and it's about a lot more than learning the lines.

London's Burning actor John Alford has died in prison two months after he was jailed for sexual assault.

In an unusually unpredictable Oscars race, there is only one moment experts agree is a dead cert - Jessie Buckley, on stage once again, to collect the award for best actress.

The Oscars celebrate the craft and creative excellence behind the best movies of the year – but the red carpet ahead of the ceremony is quite a different matter.

One Battle After Another and Sinners are two films set for big wins at the Oscars this weekend - but with the studio behind them potentially facing a huge takeover, industry experts say this is a time of great uncertainty in Hollywood.