MUMBAI: 14 films have been submitted for nomination consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 81st Academy Awards.
The films include Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!,
Kung Fu Panda. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa,
Sword of the Stranger, and Wall-E.
However some films including Bolt, and Delgo have not yet had their required Los Angeles qualifying run. Submitted features must fulfill the theatrical release requirements and meet all of the category’s other qualifying rules before they can advance in the voting process.
Under the rules for this category, a maximum of three films can be nominated in a year in which the field of eligible entries numbers at least eight but fewer than 16.
Films submitted in the Animated Feature Film category also may qualify for Academy Awards in other categories, including Best Picture, provided they meet the requirements for those categories.
The 81st Academy Awards nominations will be announced on 22 January, 2009. The show takes place on 22 February, 2009 asnd will air in india on Star Movies.
