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Published Mon, Jan 26, 2015 · 09:50 PM

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    DARK comedy Birdman boosted its Oscars hopes after landing the top prize at the 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards, a barometer of likely success at the all-important Academy Awards.

    The film, about a washed up superhero movie star attempting to revive his career on Broadway, took the SAG equivalent of the Oscars Best Picture with victory in the outstanding performance by a cast category.

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