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'Avatar,' 'Hurt Locker' Face Off at U.K. Awards in Walk-Up to Oscars

LONDON -- The intense war drama "The Hurt Locker" and the blockbuster sci-fi spectacle "Avatar" are squaring off at the British Academy Film Awards -- a curtain raiser for their Academy Awards battle in Los Angeles next month.British coming-of-age drama "An Education" is also a favorite for the London prizes, attended by a mix of homegrown celebrity and Hollywood imports.Kate Winslet, Uma Thurman , Colin Firth, Dustin Hoffman and "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson are due to attend Sunday's ceremony at London's Royal Opera House, with Prince William in attendance to add real royalty to showbiz aristocracy.William's office said the prince would present an award, although it did not confirm the recipient. Media reports said it would a lifetime achievement honor to actress Vanessa Redgrave ."Avatar," "An Education" and "The Hurt Locker" all have eight nominations, including best picture. "Avatar" director James Cameron and "Hurt Locker" director Kathryn Bigelow, former spouses turned awards...

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