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As many had predicted, "Lord of the Rings" has emerged as Lord of the Oscars. Peter Jackson's magic picked up all eleven prizes it was nominated for - only the third film to do so in the 76-year history of the academy awards. Sean Penn scooped best actor for his performance as the tormented and vengeful father of a murdered girl in "Mystic River." Charlize Theron confirmed predictions by winning best actress for her portrayal of a female serial killer in "Monster." Sofia Coppola won best original screenplay for Lost in Translation, which had been a strong contender for best film and best actor for Bill Murray.
(source: EuroNews]
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