'Slumdog' fav as Globes launch Oscars countdown

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The race for honors at next month's Oscars cranks into overdrive here Sunday as a galaxy of stars descends on Beverly Hills for the 66th Golden Globes.

After a disastrous event last year that was reduced to a celebrity-free zone by the entertainment industry's writers strike, this year's red carpet parade will read like a who's who of the movie industry's A-list.

Brad Pitt, Kate Winslet, Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie, Clint Eastwood, Leonardo DiCaprio and Meryl Streep are just a few of the Hollywood heavyweights vying for awards at the Globes, regarded as second only to the Academy Awards which take place on February 22.

"Benjamin Button" and "Frost/Nixon" are regarded as strong Oscars contenders with nods in the key categories of best drama, best director and best actor.

However awards season pundits believe "Benjamin Button" could be pipped for best drama honors by "Slumdog Millionaire."

YAY for Slumdog! It was awesome and it deserves to win every award! I hope it wins many oscars too!!

Its celebration time for India and Slumdog Millionaire team.. watch it for its thunderous opening 👏👏