DidWickedandGladiator 2Just Trade Places in the Oscar Race?

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Hollywood's new fantasy league pits 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' in an epic Oscar showdown as box office champs battle for awards glory.

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'Wicked' may have edged out 'Gladiator II' at the box office, but the real fight is for industry narratives - and 'Wicked' is currently winning that war
With both films posting strong opening weekend numbers, the race for Oscar gold is on, and Hollywood insiders are already placing their bets

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Joe Reid, Wicked, Gladiator II, Wicked, Gladiator II