Tag Archives: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Chuck Jones Exhibition at Academy
According to Animation Magazine, a new exhibit showcasing the life and work of animation virtuoso Check Jones is opening at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. “Chuck Jones: An Animator’s Life From A to Z-Z-Z-Z” will feature a plethora … Continue reading
Oscar Nominations are Out
Well, the nominations are our and speculation is buzzing as awards season is well on it’s way. In the world of animation there were several shake ups to the nominations. First is the Best Picture Nomination for Pixar’s UP, the … Continue reading
The Academy Broadens Their Horizons
The big news floating around Hollywood is that the Academy Awards of 2010 will expand the Best Picture category to 10 pictures. AWN reports that Sid Ganis, the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, held a … Continue reading
The Animation Michelangelo
It seems that April is the month for celebrating the fathers of the animation industry. Along with Jules Engel, Milt Kahl’s life is being honored at a centennial celebration of his own. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is presenting, “Milt Kahl: … Continue reading
Ed Catmull Awarded By Academy
AWN reports that President of Walt Disney Animation and co-founder of Pixar Animation Ed Catmull will soon be saying “I’d like to thank the Academy.” On February 7th, he will be awarded the Gordon E. Sawyer Award for his technical ingenuity and … Continue reading
14 Films Vie for Animation Oscar
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 14 films were submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the Best Animated Feature category. The contenders are “Bolt,” “Delgo,” “Dragon Hunters,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Igor,” “Kung Fu Panda,” … Continue reading
Finalists for Student Academy Awards Revealed
The Hollywood Reporter announced that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named the finalists for the 35th Annual Student Academy Awards. The categories include Animation, Documentary, Narrative, and Alternative. This year’s finalists in animation are “The Gloaming,” Andrew Huang, USC; “Mr. Popcorn,” Alexander … Continue reading
