TheWrap Predicts the Oscars -- and No, We Haven't Seen the Movies

As mid-year approaches, a look ahead to possible contenders. By Michael Speier It may not yet be the Fourth of July, but it's always Oscar time in Hollywood.   "Slumdog Millionaire" -- winner of eight Academy Awards back in February -- is ancient history. Already, studios, indies, publicists, managers, agents, caterers, limo companies and, mostly, film geeks, are looking ahead to the 2009-2010 race.   This year an army of celebrated directors returns to the fray ( see sidebar ): James Cameron is back. So is Peter Jackson, Jim Sheridan and Steven Soderbergh.   ... (link)