Newcomer hopes to snatch success for Britain at Oscars

Colin Firth, newcomer Carey Mulligan, left, and Dame Helen Mirren lead British hopes at this year's Oscars – while Avatar and Hurt Locker are expected to dominate the ceremony with nine nominations each. Firth, Mulligan and Dame Helen are contenders at the 82nd awards.

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