18 Animated Films to Compete for Oscar
And they are:
“The Adventures of Tintin”
“Alois Nebel”
“Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked”
“Arthur Christmas”
“Cars 2″
“A Cat in Paris”
“Chico & Rita”
“Gnomeo & Juliet”
“Happy Feet Two”
“Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil”
“Kung Fu Panda 2″
“Mars Needs Moms”
“Puss in Boots”
“Rango”
“Rio”
“The Smurfs”
“Winnie the Pooh”
“Wrinkles”
So it looks like there will be five Animated Feature nominees! Yay, I love it when there are five.
The AMPAS offers up the following paragraph helpfully:
Films submitted in the Animated Feature Film category may also qualify for Academy Awards in other categories, including Best Picture, provided they meet the requirements for those categories.
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We needed 5 nominees LAST year or year before for that matter. But I guess, Rio should win here. Good luck getting nominated, Mars Needs Moms or Cars 2!
We needed 5 nominees LAST year or year before for that matter. But I guess, Rio should win here. Good luck getting nominated, Mars Needs Moms or Cars 2!
Surprised to see The Smurfs in there, although pleased to see Chico & Rita, yet disappointed not to see Arrietty.
Surprised to see The Smurfs in there, although pleased to see Chico & Rita, yet disappointed not to see Arrietty.
@ GoldenRam
Do you mean that Rio would be your choice to win, or that it is the strongest contender? The strongest contender is easily Tintin.
@ GoldenRam
Do you mean that Rio would be your choice to win, or that it is the strongest contender? The strongest contender is easily Tintin.
Rango is up there with The Tree of Life and Drive for my favorites of the year so far, so I’m hoping for a win and expecting a nomination. Weren’t people saying Tintin would be ineligible for some reason? And…Is Rio actually good?
Rango is up there with The Tree of Life and Drive for my favorites of the year so far, so I’m hoping for a win and expecting a nomination. Weren’t people saying Tintin would be ineligible for some reason? And…Is Rio actually good?
If 5 nominees are happening, btw it has been a WEAK year for animated films, my choices will be:
Tintin
Rango
Rio
Cars 2
and a foreign movie
Rango for the win, of course!
If 5 nominees are happening, btw it has been a WEAK year for animated films, my choices will be:
Tintin
Rango
Rio
Cars 2
and a foreign movie
Rango for the win, of course!
Mars Needs Moms! Who’s wit me?
[sarcasm]
Mars Needs Moms! Who’s wit me?
[sarcasm]
Seriously, here’s the final five:
Gnomeo and Juliet
Rango
Winnie the Pooh
Rio
Puss in Boots
Seriously, here’s the final five:
Gnomeo and Juliet
Rango
Winnie the Pooh
Rio
Puss in Boots
Sorry, Tintin fans, that movie’s previews remind me of Zemeckian-esque dead-eye animation at its bane. And I think it’s been a stronger year for animated films than for their live-action counterparts.
Sorry, Tintin fans, that movie’s previews remind me of Zemeckian-esque dead-eye animation at its bane. And I think it’s been a stronger year for animated films than for their live-action counterparts.
I think Rio will win and give another excuse for Anne Hathaway to come to the Oscars and not make a fool of herself. Rio and Rango are the strongest contenders, but the animation is much better in Rio in my opinion. Saw 90% of these are most of them suck. Puss is in too.
I think Rio will win and give another excuse for Anne Hathaway to come to the Oscars and not make a fool of herself. Rio and Rango are the strongest contenders, but the animation is much better in Rio in my opinion. Saw 90% of these are most of them suck. Puss is in too.
No way, Tintin is totally in.
No way, Tintin is totally in.
Rango is one of the most impressive visual movies, animated or not. The lighting is phenomenal. Tintin has a lot to live up to.
Rango is one of the most impressive visual movies, animated or not. The lighting is phenomenal. Tintin has a lot to live up to.
Did they change regulations for Academy Award for animated feature? I’m quite suprised that THE SMURFS and TINTIN are here (TINTIN because of motion-capture technology and THE SMURFS – well, because it’s not animated feature, is it?
).
Did they change regulations for Academy Award for animated feature? I’m quite suprised that THE SMURFS and TINTIN are here (TINTIN because of motion-capture technology and THE SMURFS – well, because it’s not animated feature, is it?
).
Rio winning?? NO WAY…;)
I think in the end it will be Rango versus Tintin for the win, with the latter with a slightly edge based onnly on Spielberg/Jackson names…
Rio winning?? NO WAY…;)
I think in the end it will be Rango versus Tintin for the win, with the latter with a slightly edge based onnly on Spielberg/Jackson names…
Here are in my opinion our five nominees:
“Rango”
“The Adventures of Tintin”
“Kung Fu Panda 2″
“Winnie the Pooh”
“Puss in Boots”
That is unless one of the unseen or foreign films (Alois Nebel, Arthur Christmas, A Cat in Paris, Chico & Rita, Happy Feet Two or Wrinkles) makes an impression. In that case it would replace Puss in Boots.
Here are in my opinion our five nominees:
“Rango”
“The Adventures of Tintin”
“Kung Fu Panda 2″
“Winnie the Pooh”
“Puss in Boots”
That is unless one of the unseen or foreign films (Alois Nebel, Arthur Christmas, A Cat in Paris, Chico & Rita, Happy Feet Two or Wrinkles) makes an impression. In that case it would replace Puss in Boots.
So this may mean Oscar number 4 for both Jackson and Spielberg. (Spielberg may get numbers 5 and 6 also)
So this may mean Oscar number 4 for both Jackson and Spielberg. (Spielberg may get numbers 5 and 6 also)
Smurfs and Chipmunks don’t belong. Though according to Tapley, these are just the submission, and not necessarily the ones that qualify.
Smurfs and Chipmunks don’t belong. Though according to Tapley, these are just the submission, and not necessarily the ones that qualify.
awful, awful, awful year for animation
tintin is my favorite of the group thus far, hope it wins
awful, awful, awful year for animation
tintin is my favorite of the group thus far, hope it wins
Three out of five will be:
1. Tin-Tin
2. Rango
3. Arthur Christmas (I can’t believe no other comments predict a film from the people who brought us Chicken Run)
Several other films have a shot at the other two slots for various reasons:
1. Happy Feet Two or Puss in Boots: In a year so full of sequels and spin offs it seems likely one will break through. Puss is the most likely one seen thus far, but who knows about Happy Feet?
2. Winnie the Pooh: Disney has a huge voting block in this branch and with Cars 2 (ahem) stalled out, many will throw support here automatically.
3. Rio: Box office DOES have SOME impact.
4. A Cat in Paris or Chico and Rita or Alois Nebel: Remember The Secret of Kells. Nuff said.
Three out of five will be:
1. Tin-Tin
2. Rango
3. Arthur Christmas (I can’t believe no other comments predict a film from the people who brought us Chicken Run)
Several other films have a shot at the other two slots for various reasons:
1. Happy Feet Two or Puss in Boots: In a year so full of sequels and spin offs it seems likely one will break through. Puss is the most likely one seen thus far, but who knows about Happy Feet?
2. Winnie the Pooh: Disney has a huge voting block in this branch and with Cars 2 (ahem) stalled out, many will throw support here automatically.
3. Rio: Box office DOES have SOME impact.
4. A Cat in Paris or Chico and Rita or Alois Nebel: Remember The Secret of Kells. Nuff said.
Tin-Tin is a shoo-in to win – I’d bet the house on it.
Tin-Tin is a shoo-in to win – I’d bet the house on it.
RANGO!!! such an under appreciated film, that film is such a gem!
RANGO!!! such an under appreciated film, that film is such a gem!
I thought these were the 18 films that the Academy can confirm were submitted to them for consideration, and that they now will now decide on which of these 18 will be eligible for nominations?? So, while there WILL be five nominees b/c 18 were submitted, they can still deem some of these titles ineligible.
…but I feel like I never know with AMPAS, I could be wrong…
I thought these were the 18 films that the Academy can confirm were submitted to them for consideration, and that they now will now decide on which of these 18 will be eligible for nominations?? So, while there WILL be five nominees b/c 18 were submitted, they can still deem some of these titles ineligible.
…but I feel like I never know with AMPAS, I could be wrong…
Goddamn it! 5 nominees for a very WEAK year of animation. Last year should be 5, too.
My prediction:
-Tintin
-Rango
-Arthur Christmas
-Two Happy Feet (:D)
-Chico and Rita / A Cat in Paris
@cinemateo: no, I think the Academy did accept all of those submitted films.
Goddamn it! 5 nominees for a very WEAK year of animation. Last year should be 5, too.
My prediction:
-Tintin
-Rango
-Arthur Christmas
-Two Happy Feet (:D)
-Chico and Rita / A Cat in Paris
@cinemateo: no, I think the Academy did accept all of those submitted films.
Why would Peter Jackson be awarded for Tintin? As far as I remember, only the director is nominated. Or not?
Why would Peter Jackson be awarded for Tintin? As far as I remember, only the director is nominated. Or not?
I can’t believe Tatsumi isn’t on this list. Weird. Guess that means it’s:
The Adventures of Tin Tin
Alois Nebel
Cars 2
Happy Feet Two
Rango
I can’t believe Tatsumi isn’t on this list. Weird. Guess that means it’s:
The Adventures of Tin Tin
Alois Nebel
Cars 2
Happy Feet Two
Rango
Well Spielberg will be getting an Oscar this year no matter what.
Well Spielberg will be getting an Oscar this year no matter what.
Gustavo:
Producers are nominated for Best Features. Spielberg, Jackson and Kathleen Kennedy are the Producers.
Gustavo:
Producers are nominated for Best Features. Spielberg, Jackson and Kathleen Kennedy are the Producers.
Rashad: I just did a research at IMDb and the site only lists the director as winner/nominee. Lee Unkrich won the Oscar for Toy Story 3 for example, and the producer Darla K. Anderson was not nominated.
Rashad: I just did a research at IMDb and the site only lists the director as winner/nominee. Lee Unkrich won the Oscar for Toy Story 3 for example, and the producer Darla K. Anderson was not nominated.
But the director is the nominee for animated feature.
But the director is the nominee for animated feature.
huh. I never noticed that.
huh. I never noticed that.
A Cat in Paris is soooooo awesome – Make an effort to watch it. A Cat in Paris for Animated Feature 2011!!
A Cat in Paris is soooooo awesome – Make an effort to watch it. A Cat in Paris for Animated Feature 2011!!
Weird they didn’t submit HOP, since Alvin and Smurfs are there.
Anyways, it’s Spielberg’s to lose – to Rango, the only real competition.
Rio will NEVER happen! It was just BLAHHH.
Weird they didn’t submit HOP, since Alvin and Smurfs are there.
Anyways, it’s Spielberg’s to lose – to Rango, the only real competition.
Rio will NEVER happen! It was just BLAHHH.
I really hope Kung Fu Panda 2 gets nominated. It’s a great film. The animation is top notch, a kick ass story, and real emotions coming out of the film. It was scary, heartbreaking, funny, clever, exciting, and adorable.
I really hope Kung Fu Panda 2 gets nominated. It’s a great film. The animation is top notch, a kick ass story, and real emotions coming out of the film. It was scary, heartbreaking, funny, clever, exciting, and adorable.
If Academy will follow their rules, both TINTIN and MARNS NEEDS MOMS will not be elegible becouse of motion capture, neither will THE SMURFS and ALVIN.
I think it will be 3 nominees:
> RANGO,
> WINNIE THE POOH, and
> CARS 2 or PANDA 2 or HAPPY FEET 2.
If Academy will follow their rules, both TINTIN and MARNS NEEDS MOMS will not be elegible becouse of motion capture, neither will THE SMURFS and ALVIN.
I think it will be 3 nominees:
> RANGO,
> WINNIE THE POOH, and
> CARS 2 or PANDA 2 or HAPPY FEET 2.
Too bad this pretty much weak year will have 5 nominees and 2010 didn’t. Tangled, Despicable Me (and even My Dog Tulip which did not get in because The Ilusionist was already the arthouse foreign nomination) would not only be sure nominees but also have a good shot at winning. How To Train Your Dragon and The Ilusionist would propably be locks to win this year.
Regarding the nominations,
“The Adventures of Tintin”
“Arthur Christmas”
“Cars 2″
“Chico & Rita”
“Happy Feet Two”
“Kung Fu Panda 2″
“Puss in Boots”
“Rango”
“Rio”
“Winnie the Pooh”
all look like having a shot at the nomination. Rango and probably Tintin are locks. For me, Arthur is in too. One of the last two films nominated will be chosen between Dream Works’ Puss In Boots and Kung Fu Panda. I predict it will pe Panda. And the 5th and last nomination for me is Rio.
Too bad this pretty much weak year will have 5 nominees and 2010 didn’t. Tangled, Despicable Me (and even My Dog Tulip which did not get in because The Ilusionist was already the arthouse foreign nomination) would not only be sure nominees but also have a good shot at winning. How To Train Your Dragon and The Ilusionist would propably be locks to win this year.
Regarding the nominations,
“The Adventures of Tintin”
“Arthur Christmas”
“Cars 2″
“Chico & Rita”
“Happy Feet Two”
“Kung Fu Panda 2″
“Puss in Boots”
“Rango”
“Rio”
“Winnie the Pooh”
all look like having a shot at the nomination. Rango and probably Tintin are locks. For me, Arthur is in too. One of the last two films nominated will be chosen between Dream Works’ Puss In Boots and Kung Fu Panda. I predict it will pe Panda. And the 5th and last nomination for me is Rio.
At the moment, Steven Spielberg has a real shot at doubling his Academy Award collection next year.
Tintin
Directing
Best Picture
At the moment, Steven Spielberg has a real shot at doubling his Academy Award collection next year.
Tintin
Directing
Best Picture
I’m guessing a two way derby between Rango and Tintin.
I’m guessing a two way derby between Rango and Tintin.
Personally, I think Rango, Tintin and Winnie the Pooh are shoe-ins, with the other two being split between Car 2, Kung-Fu Panda 2, Rio or Puss in Boots (last one solely judging upon the surprising Rotten Tomatoes score and the box-office).
Personally, I think Rango, Tintin and Winnie the Pooh are shoe-ins, with the other two being split between Car 2, Kung-Fu Panda 2, Rio or Puss in Boots (last one solely judging upon the surprising Rotten Tomatoes score and the box-office).
Also, what happened to Arrietty? Why is it ineligible?
Also, what happened to Arrietty? Why is it ineligible?
@ Kevin – Arriety does not come until February. I guess Disney did not want a qualifying run for this year – but I expect to factor heavily for next year!! GO GHIBLI!!!!!!! top five hands down:
A Cat in Paris
Tintin
Kung Fu Panda 2
Rango
Chico & Rita
@ Kevin – Arriety does not come until February. I guess Disney did not want a qualifying run for this year – but I expect to factor heavily for next year!! GO GHIBLI!!!!!!! top five hands down:
A Cat in Paris
Tintin
Kung Fu Panda 2
Rango
Chico & Rita
‘Rio’? Really? I mean, it’s cute for the little ones, but it’s so corny. I didn’t even like the animation very much other than to say it was very colorful. ‘Rango’ is by FAR the best animated film I’ve seen so far this year, and the animation, character design, and lighting are incredible. It’s one of my favorite films of the year, period. Overall this year has been weak for animated film’s so far… That said, if ‘Tintin’ is eligible, it’s in. So, if all works out and we get 5 nominees, I’m thinking they’ll be:
‘Rango’
‘The Adventures of Tintin’
‘Kung Fu Panda’
‘Rio’
‘Puss In Boots’ or ‘Happy Feet Two’
‘Rio’? Really? I mean, it’s cute for the little ones, but it’s so corny. I didn’t even like the animation very much other than to say it was very colorful. ‘Rango’ is by FAR the best animated film I’ve seen so far this year, and the animation, character design, and lighting are incredible. It’s one of my favorite films of the year, period. Overall this year has been weak for animated film’s so far… That said, if ‘Tintin’ is eligible, it’s in. So, if all works out and we get 5 nominees, I’m thinking they’ll be:
‘Rango’
‘The Adventures of Tintin’
‘Kung Fu Panda’
‘Rio’
‘Puss In Boots’ or ‘Happy Feet Two’
*should have a ’2′ at the end of ‘Kung Fu Panda’ up there. Whoops!
*should have a ’2′ at the end of ‘Kung Fu Panda’ up there. Whoops!
WTF! The Smurfs and Alvin and the Chipmunks qualified?!? Absurd.
WTF! The Smurfs and Alvin and the Chipmunks qualified?!? Absurd.
“The Adventures of Tintin”
“Alois Nebel”
“Kung-fu Panda 2″
“Rango”
“Rio”
“The Adventures of Tintin”
“Alois Nebel”
“Kung-fu Panda 2″
“Rango”
“Rio”
Having seen Tintin, it’s so winning. It should be nominated for BP too.
Having seen Tintin, it’s so winning. It should be nominated for BP too.
If Winnie the Pooh is a shoe in then the art of animation is in big trouble. It had the animated quality of the originial work but lacked any cohesive or even interesting story line. I love animation, it’s one of my favorite genres because it feeds the kid in me. Winnie was deplorable in my opinion. That script just made me want to run my fingers across a black board to shut them all up and tell them to start over.
If Winnie the Pooh is a shoe in then the art of animation is in big trouble. It had the animated quality of the originial work but lacked any cohesive or even interesting story line. I love animation, it’s one of my favorite genres because it feeds the kid in me. Winnie was deplorable in my opinion. That script just made me want to run my fingers across a black board to shut them all up and tell them to start over.
Tintin or Rango. These are actually the only animated movies I was interested to see this year. Rango is indeed very underrated. The animation is outstanding.
If Cars 2 gets nominated It´ll be a great shame.
In case of 3 nominees:
The Adventures of Tintin
Rango
Arthur Christmas (because it´s British)
In case of 5 nominess:
The Adventures of Tintin
Rango
Arthur Christmas
Rio
Winnie the Pooh
Tintin or Rango. These are actually the only animated movies I was interested to see this year. Rango is indeed very underrated. The animation is outstanding.
If Cars 2 gets nominated It´ll be a great shame.
In case of 3 nominees:
The Adventures of Tintin
Rango
Arthur Christmas (because it´s British)
In case of 5 nominess:
The Adventures of Tintin
Rango
Arthur Christmas
Rio
Winnie the Pooh
Arriety can’t qualify next year. Its Japanese release date was last year. If Disney wanted it to qualify, it had to be this year.
From the Oscars rulebook (on Oscars.org):
A motion picture first theatrically exhibited inside the U.S. prior to the Los Angeles County qualifying run shall be eligible for submission provided the prior exhibition takes place in a commercial motion picture theater after January 1, 2010, and that no other form of public exhibition occurs through the completion of its Los Angeles County qualifying run (previews and festivals excluded).
Arriety can’t qualify next year. Its Japanese release date was last year. If Disney wanted it to qualify, it had to be this year.
From the Oscars rulebook (on Oscars.org):
A motion picture first theatrically exhibited inside the U.S. prior to the Los Angeles County qualifying run shall be eligible for submission provided the prior exhibition takes place in a commercial motion picture theater after January 1, 2010, and that no other form of public exhibition occurs through the completion of its Los Angeles County qualifying run (previews and festivals excluded).
I Would be pissed off if Tintin won, because it is directed by steven speilberg, or Rango, because of visuals.
My Predictions for a win is a Dreamworks Animation Movie for either Kung Fu Panda 2 (Since the first was nominated and should deserve a win) or Puss in boots since the movie is pretty action hilarious packed!
I Would be pissed off if Tintin won, because it is directed by steven speilberg, or Rango, because of visuals.
My Predictions for a win is a Dreamworks Animation Movie for either Kung Fu Panda 2 (Since the first was nominated and should deserve a win) or Puss in boots since the movie is pretty action hilarious packed!
actually , woow , i cant believe how pathetic this list is , with the exception of Rango , and still triying to guess how the smurf and rio , and kung fu panda 2 car 2 , and MARS NEED MOMS !! omg !! still trying to guess how is posible that they got in this list , still no asian animation here , where is the borrower arriety ? why is not here ? where is A monster in paris ? anaways , the academy proves one more time that they suck big time !! , why films like paprika , tokyo godfathers , vampire hunter d , coboy bebop the movie ,summer wars , just to name a few never got the at least decency of being nominated by the academy ..that sucks !! anaways , i hope that rango wins cause to be honest it was the only truly original stuff that i saw this year !! tooo much of cg in western animation , that wgy all of them are lame now , even pixar came down with that cars 2 , and the chipmuncks , sooo fucking anoying that they have to make a friggin trilogy , so if a movie like that gets a trilogy , wow , i have no more to say about western animation !!
actually , woow , i cant believe how pathetic this list is , with the exception of Rango , and still triying to guess how the smurf and rio , and kung fu panda 2 car 2 , and MARS NEED MOMS !! omg !! still trying to guess how is posible that they got in this list , still no asian animation here , where is the borrower arriety ? why is not here ? where is A monster in paris ? anaways , the academy proves one more time that they suck big time !! , why films like paprika , tokyo godfathers , vampire hunter d , coboy bebop the movie ,summer wars , just to name a few never got the at least decency of being nominated by the academy ..that sucks !! anaways , i hope that rango wins cause to be honest it was the only truly original stuff that i saw this year !! tooo much of cg in western animation , that wgy all of them are lame now , even pixar came down with that cars 2 , and the chipmuncks , sooo fucking anoying that they have to make a friggin trilogy , so if a movie like that gets a trilogy , wow , i have no more to say about western animation !!
@Seth- If ‘Rango’ wins it’ll definitely be for more than just the visuals. It’s an exciting and hilarious western told from an askew point of view that I found to be pretty awesome. Deeply weird, but in the best way.
@Seth- If ‘Rango’ wins it’ll definitely be for more than just the visuals. It’s an exciting and hilarious western told from an askew point of view that I found to be pretty awesome. Deeply weird, but in the best way.
@ Anon – thanks for the clarification RE: Arriety – but that sucks! they dropped the ball by not going for a qualifying run – would have been been a sure thing for a nomination
@ Anon – thanks for the clarification RE: Arriety – but that sucks! they dropped the ball by not going for a qualifying run – would have been been a sure thing for a nomination
Does anybody know what Wrinkles is? It doesn’t appear to be on IMDB…
Does anybody know what Wrinkles is? It doesn’t appear to be on IMDB…
@Bryce — it’s on IMDb, but under its Spanish title “Arrugas”. Still not much info on it, though: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1407052/
Also, the Oscars rulebook says that “motion capture by itself is not an animation technique.” Isn’t Tintin entirely motion-capture and therefore ineligible? I’m having trouble finding info on whether or not any other animation techniques were used in the making of the film…. either way, Animated Feature will be an interesting category this year, if only because Pixar isn’t dominating the category for once. (TEAM RANGO!)
@Bryce — it’s on IMDb, but under its Spanish title “Arrugas”. Still not much info on it, though: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1407052/
Also, the Oscars rulebook says that “motion capture by itself is not an animation technique.” Isn’t Tintin entirely motion-capture and therefore ineligible? I’m having trouble finding info on whether or not any other animation techniques were used in the making of the film…. either way, Animated Feature will be an interesting category this year, if only because Pixar isn’t dominating the category for once. (TEAM RANGO!)
TINTIN deserves a BP nomination. I’ve seen it twice…is the best adventure movie in years
TINTIN deserves a BP nomination. I’ve seen it twice…is the best adventure movie in years
People, wake up! Motion capture animation is out this year by the new rules of AMPAS. TINTIN, by this, wouldn’t be nominated, neither MARS NEEDS MOMS (or SMURFS and ALVIN, because of the live action). They’re in this first list just because producers decided to take a chance, I think. Or I am totally wrong… (or it will be 3 nominees).
People, wake up! Motion capture animation is out this year by the new rules of AMPAS. TINTIN, by this, wouldn’t be nominated, neither MARS NEEDS MOMS (or SMURFS and ALVIN, because of the live action). They’re in this first list just because producers decided to take a chance, I think. Or I am totally wrong… (or it will be 3 nominees).