The Oscar-nominated animated short films don’t get nearly as much press as the Oscar-nominated animated features, and that’s a bit of a tragedy. Every year the nominees are artistically ambitious, stylistically varied, and often deeply personal. Even the worst of this year’s nominees has something to say, and a fascinating way of saying it.
And since all of this year’s nominees are all genuinely short — the longest tops out at just under 15 minutes — the theatrical release of the Oscar-nominated animated shorts by ShortsTV is accompanied by four additional “Highly Commended” works of animation. At least one of the additional films probably deserved a nomination too.
The animated short that most audiences are probably familiar with is Matthew A. Cherry, Everett Downing Jr. and Bruce W. Smith’s “Hair Love,” which originally premiered in front of the blockbuster “The Angry Birds Movie 2.” The film is about an...
And since all of this year’s nominees are all genuinely short — the longest tops out at just under 15 minutes — the theatrical release of the Oscar-nominated animated shorts by ShortsTV is accompanied by four additional “Highly Commended” works of animation. At least one of the additional films probably deserved a nomination too.
The animated short that most audiences are probably familiar with is Matthew A. Cherry, Everett Downing Jr. and Bruce W. Smith’s “Hair Love,” which originally premiered in front of the blockbuster “The Angry Birds Movie 2.” The film is about an...
- 1/29/2020
- by William Bibbiani
- The Wrap
In today’s film news roundup, Sarah May Sommers is starring in “American Cherry,” Jason Alexander has signed on to a film, Outfest has a new leader and BAFTA has awarded student prizes.
Castings
Jason Alexander has joined the cast of “Faith Based,” a comedy from director Vincent Masciale and writer Luke Barnett.
The satire of the Christian film industry follows two friends, played by “Funny or Die” regulars Barnett and Tanner Thomason, who come to the realization that all “faith based” films are extremely profitable and set out on a mission to make one of their own.
Alexander will play the eccentric head of a weight loss tea pyramid. The previously announced ensemble includes Lance Reddick, Danielle Nicolet, Carly Craig, Danny Woodburn, and Christoph Sanders.
The news was first reported by Deadline.
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Sarah May Sommers, who plays a Manson Family member in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” is...
Castings
Jason Alexander has joined the cast of “Faith Based,” a comedy from director Vincent Masciale and writer Luke Barnett.
The satire of the Christian film industry follows two friends, played by “Funny or Die” regulars Barnett and Tanner Thomason, who come to the realization that all “faith based” films are extremely profitable and set out on a mission to make one of their own.
Alexander will play the eccentric head of a weight loss tea pyramid. The previously announced ensemble includes Lance Reddick, Danielle Nicolet, Carly Craig, Danny Woodburn, and Christoph Sanders.
The news was first reported by Deadline.
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Sarah May Sommers, who plays a Manson Family member in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” is...
- 7/10/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Pre-existing franchises and IP rule the 46th annual Annie Awards nomination list. To no surprise, the Mouse House has a huge presence on with Pixar’s Incredibles 2 and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Ralph Breaks the Internet scoring numerous nods while Sony’s buzzy visual wonder Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is swinging into the competition.
Incredibles 2, Ralph Breaks the Internet and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse are vying for the top prize of Best Animated Feature along with Early Man and Isle of Dogs.
The Winsor McCay Award will also be presented to three recipients: Academy Award-winning director, animator and art director Ralph Eggleston; Frank Braxton (posthumously), the first African-American animator, animation director and guild president; and casting director, voice director and voice actress Andrea Romano.
Last year, Pixar’s Coco cleaned up at the Annie Awards. The Day of the Dead-themed feature went 11-for-13 in its nominated categories including Best Animated Feature.
Incredibles 2, Ralph Breaks the Internet and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse are vying for the top prize of Best Animated Feature along with Early Man and Isle of Dogs.
The Winsor McCay Award will also be presented to three recipients: Academy Award-winning director, animator and art director Ralph Eggleston; Frank Braxton (posthumously), the first African-American animator, animation director and guild president; and casting director, voice director and voice actress Andrea Romano.
Last year, Pixar’s Coco cleaned up at the Annie Awards. The Day of the Dead-themed feature went 11-for-13 in its nominated categories including Best Animated Feature.
- 12/3/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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