'How To Train Your Dragon 2' wins Best Animated Feature at 42nd Annie Awards

Posted by · 11:32 pm · January 31st, 2015

“How To Train Your Dragon 2,” “The Simpsons” and “Feast” were the big winners at the 2015 Annie Awards Saturday night.

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'Frozen' takes top honors at Annie Awards

Posted by · 9:07 pm · February 1st, 2014

Oscar frontrunner “Frozen” was the big winner at this year’s Annie Awards, but it wasn’t a sweeper — as “The Croods,” “The Wind Rises” and “Monsters University” all took home awards.

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Roundup: Why historical accuracy isn't everything

Posted by · 5:01 am · January 31st, 2014

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a historian looks over this year’s fact-based Oscar contenders and declasres there’s more to a great movie than factual fidelity. Also: Annies honor anime vetran Otomo, and can Amy Adams upset?

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'Despicable Me 2' comes out strong with Annie Awards nominations

Posted by · 9:32 am · December 2nd, 2013

It was Universal’s “Despicable Me 2” leading the way today with 11 nominations for the 41st annual Annie Awards. But Disney’s “Frozen” — not far behind with 10 mentions — was the only film to receive nominations for Best Animated Feature, Best Direction and Best Writing.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 105 — Affleck wins another and the nominees do lunch

Posted by · 8:00 am · February 8th, 2013

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss Ben Affleck’s DGA victory, the annual nominees luncheon and the recently held Annie and Visual Effects Society Awards and analyze the Best Animated Short category.

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'Wreck-It Ralph' wins big at 40th Annie Awards

Posted by · 8:57 pm · February 2nd, 2013

This year’s Annie Awards did a nice job of spreading out the wealth. “Brave,” “ParaNorman” and “Rise of the Guardians” all won multiple prizes. Indeed, the one film that seemed snubbed throughout was Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie.” But it was “Wreck-It Ralph” that ended up with the most prizes, including the award for Best Animated Feature.

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'Brave,' 'Guardians' and 'Wreck-It Ralph' lead 40th annual Annie Awards nominees

Posted by · 8:08 am · December 3rd, 2012

The nominations for the 40th annual Annie Awards were announced today, and Disney had to be all smiles with 27 nominations across four feature films in play. And it was “Brave” and “Wreck-It Ralph” from that stable that led the pack with 10 nominations each.

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'Rango' wins big at the 39th Annie Awards

Posted by · 8:39 pm · February 4th, 2012

The 39th annual Annie Awards were held this evening at UCLA’s Royce Hall in West Los Angeles and it was Gore Verbinski’s “Rango” that came out on top.

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