So, anyone planned their Oscars’ night party yet? No? What do you mean it’s become a bit of a non-event? And you can’t stand Hugh Jackman – even after his song and dance entrance last year?! (30 Rock fans will be delighted to know its Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin for next year)
Anyway, whilst listening to a run down of the best films of the year so far, the Oscars was mentioned and who is in the running for best picture. Now historically, animation has rarely had a look in but this year, a change of heart over at the Academy might just change that. Is this the year animation can catch the big prize?
A quick glimpse at the past winners and losers reveals that the first and only animated film nominated for Best Picture was Beauty and the Beast in 1991 (which was beaten by Silence of the Lambs).
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