Ten of the these 16 pictures likely will get Best Picture nomination, now that the filed is wider and includes more films. But be prepared for major surprises.
Frontrunners
Avatar
Up in the Air
The Hurt Locker
Strong Contenders
Invictus
Up
Precious
Serious Men
An Education
Also Competing
District 9
Inglourious Basterds
The Blind Side
The Hangover
Nine
Long Shots
Julie & Julia
The Last Station
The Messenger





