Academy announces 21 qualifying titles for the Best Animated Feature Film Oscar

Posted by · 2:07 pm · November 2nd, 2012

In addition to 16 of the Best Animated Feature Film contenders we have already thoroughly charted (and minus “Dino Time,” which didn’t bother — who can blame them? — and “Arjun: The Warrior Prince,” which I had been led to believe by Disney would qualify), the Academy has announced five more qualifying titles for a big ole’ list of 21. So that means we will definitely have a full slate of five nominees in the category, though that was already expected.

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From 'Brave' to 'Zarafa,' analyzing this year's animated feature film contenders

Posted by · 9:34 pm · October 25th, 2012

We view all the prospective hopefuls and try to narrow the race down.

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Does 'Frankenweenie''s disappointing box office harm its Oscar chances?

Posted by · 4:51 pm · October 8th, 2012

Disney’s campaign will have to focus on art and sentiment over commerce

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From Disney to GKIDS, this year's animated feature race is already looking stacked (UPDATED)

Posted by · 12:34 pm · June 4th, 2012

Both the toon titan and the indie distrib have full plates this season.

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