Jay Kornegay
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Oscar Odds: One More Time Before the Show
Filed under: Awards, Oscar Watch, Hold the 'Fone
[Ed. note: Here are Jay Kornegay's final predictions before the ceremony on Sunday night. Don't use them for betting or wagering, but also, don't forget to join Moviefone's giant Oscar pool!]
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Forest Whitaker, 'The Last King of Scotland' (Open: 6-5) (Current: 2-5)
Leonardo DiCaprio, 'Blood Diamond' (Open: 3-1) (Current: 6-1)
Peter O'Toole, 'Venus' (Open: 6-1) (Current: 5-1)
Ryan Gosling, 'Half Nelson' (Open: 8-1) (Current: 12-1)
Will Smith, 'The Pursuit of Happyness (Open: 10-1) (Current: 10-1)
** Run Forest Run! It looks like Whitaker can start walking now with the lead he has built. Peter has started to collect some of his expected sentimental votes but not enough to be a legitimate threat.
Oscar Odds: Latest Predictions
Filed under: Awards, Oscar Watch, Hold the 'Fone
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Forest Whitaker, 'The Last King of Scotland' (Open: 6-5) (Current: 3-5)
Leonardo DiCaprio, 'Blood Diamond' (Open: 3-1) (Current: 3-1)
Peter O'Toole, 'Venus' (Open: 6-1) (Current: 7-1)
Ryan Gosling, 'Half Nelson' (Open: 8-1) (Current: 10-1)
Will Smith, 'The Pursuit of Happyness (Open: 10-1) (Current: 12-1)
** Forest continues to gain momentum as he recently collected the top SAG honor. There is no doubt he is the overwhelming favorite in this category. Leonardo is a decent second with the rest enjoying the scenery.
Oscar Odds: From a Vegas Oddsmaker!
Filed under: Awards, Oscar Watch, Hold the 'Fone
[Ed Note: Hi, there -- Angie from Moviefone to introduce another awards-rific regular post we'll be bringing you. We have Oscar odds from a real Vegas oddsmaker(!), Jay Kornegay. Jay is executive director of the Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook with more than 17 years of race and sports book experience. And I must (as in, I'm legally required to) provide a disclaimer: Predictions made by Jay Kornegay are for entertainment purposes only. We do not accept, and this information should not be used for, any wagering, betting, gaming or gambling in any form or manner. In other words, folks: Please, no wagering.]
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Leonardo DiCaprio, 'Blood Diamond' (3-1)
Ryan Gosling, 'Half Nelson' (8-1)
Peter O'Toole, 'Venus' (6-1)
Will Smith, 'The Pursuit of Happyness (10-1)
Forest Whitaker, 'The Last King of Scotland' (6-5)
Actors drive the movie and the man in the driver's seat seems to be Forest Whitaker. Diamonds are forever, however, so look for a possible surge from the No. 2 position by Leonardo DiCaprio. Even if Will Smith doesn't win, he will have happiness from the nomination alone.
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