First round of voting for the Oscars begins · 2008-12-30 19:14
The first round of voting for the Oscars has begun after ballot papers were posted to members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Some 5,810 voting members will decide which actors and films will be nominated ahead of an official announcement on 22 January.
A second round of voting will then begin to decide who will be announced as the 2009 winners on 22 February.
This year's awards will be hosted by Australia actor Hugh Jackman, BBC informs.
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