Los Angeles, Dec. 17 -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the shortlists across 12 key categories, highlighting the top contenders ahead of the Oscar nominations next month.

Among the frontrunners is Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners,' which earned recognition in multiple categories including makeup, cinematography, casting, hairstyling, sound, visual effects, and two spots in original song, according to Variety.

Musical fantasy 'Wicked: For Good' also made the shortlist in cinematography, makeup and hairstyling, casting, original score, sound, visual effects, and two original songs by Stephen Schwartz. Meanwhile, Netflix's 'Frankenstein' secured mentions in casting, cinematography, makeup and hairstyling, original score,...