Oscar Talk: Ep. 100 — Looking back, from 'Hurt Locker' to 'Zero Dark Thirty'

Posted by · 8:00 am · December 21st, 2012

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne celebrate their 100th episode by looking back at the show that started them all. They also discuss the ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ controversy and dig in on Best Animated Feature Film.

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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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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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