TEST First Take 1/9/26

TEST First Take 1/9/26

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Amy Madigan in "Weapons," Michael B. Jordan in "Sinners," Leonardo DiCaprio in "One Battle After Another" and Jacob Elordi in "Frankenstein" are all vying for Oscar gold this year. (Chris Smith for TheWrap)

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