In Contention

OSCAR GUIDE: Best Animated Feature Film

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:36 am · January 27th, 2011

The animated feature field unfortunately fell one film short of the required 16 eligible contenders to expand the category to five nominees this year. As a result of this bewildering and arbitrary “rule,” some great work was left off the list in this, a pretty decent year for animation in general. Nevertheless, the animators proved [...]

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Toasting the DVD release of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:56 am · October 15th, 2010

If you haven’t heard by now, Paramount Pictures is launching full speed into a Best Picture campaign for the animated hit “How to Train Your Dragon,” and why not?  When you’re talking about Pixar-level acclaim and a highly respectable box office take, it’s worth it to test those waters. A lovely soiree last night toasting [...]

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