45 qualified short animated films were screened yesterday in a special screening to choose the eventual nominees for the Academy Award 2012.

Joann Sfar's The Rabbi's Cat, A Cat in Paris, and the Cuban romance Chico and Rita are the 3 contenders for the European Film Award in the category of Best Animation.

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (a.k.a. Oscars) announced its 3 finalists for the student Oscars in the animation category.

Variety reports that Disney is withdrawing from the prestigious Annie Awards.