Long shots to date would probably be:

1) Kingdom of Heaven--Harry Gregson-Williams
2) Revenge of the Sith--John Williams

(and those are really stretching it.)

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Thomas Newman's "Cinderella Man" might squeak in depending on how the film fares...it follows the pattern of previously nominated dramatic scores by Newman.

Some possibilities based on release dates and knowing that we do this music unheard (and that some year-end pictures are still in post-production without assigned composers):

1) Brokeback Mountain (2004) Gustavo Santaolalla (An Ang Lee film does not guarantee a nomination, but this time around Santaolalla might end up being the surprise).

2) Depending on how the rules go either of Elfman's scores this year have a small chance of entering the fray. If it has to be one, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory might be a good bet. If the musical category, or a version thereof, reappears, it could be a no contest with "The Producers".

3) If Kingdom of Heaven is likely forgotten, HGW has a second chance with his score for the anticipated Chronicles of Narnia.

4) The Oscar bait film, Memoirs of a Geisha could end up being the John Williams nominee this year.

5) The New World has the right amount of connected people to suggest that its composer, James Horner, might see a nod for the score.

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1) Madagascar By john barry
2) kingdom of heaven By Jerry goldsmith and Marco Beltrami.
3) batman begins by Ramin Djawadi

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Originally posted by zimmerito:
Early???i don't think.
I have my favourite scores for the next oscar awards.

1) Madagascar By john barry
2) kingdom of heaven By Jerry goldsmith and Marco Beltrami.
3) batman begins by Ramin Djawadi

but i think..the oscar goes to.....Assault to precinct 13 by Graeme revell!!!
This guy deserves a Oscar NOW!!!!...

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For what exactly does Revell deserve an Oscar ?