Surprises in the Academy Award nomination for  the best feature animated film to compete at the 2012 Oscars®.

The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences announced more flexible opportunities regarding screening of nominated shorts to its members.

The Spanish film Wrinkles (Arrugas) has secured 11 nomatinations (including one for the best animated film) in 2012 Goya awards.

The Spanish musical melodrama Chico and Rita wins the Animated Feature Film from the European Academy.

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 to withdraw from the prestigious Annie animation awards.