Wicked Sequel Sparks Oscar Frenzy!

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[{"selector":"#anim-5dbf6d4b-a79e-421c-966a-6994ebac93fe [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-29.954545332910413%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Back-to-Back Oscar Noms? Hollywood Says… YES!

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