19 Films Submitted for Best Animated Film Oscar Race

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (The Oscars) recently released the names of the 19 films that are vying for this year’s Best Animated Feature Film award. 

Fall 2013 Animated Movie Preview

While it’s been a busy summer at the movies, particularly for animation fans, the Hollywood studios aren’t stopping with the animated feature film releases now that fall is upon us. Here are the big three animated movies (and one live action) to look forward to this upcoming season.

“Animation Fascination” Episode 47: Monsters University Orientation with Chris Chua and Austin Madison

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Hop on the bus with Marc and Matt as they head to Monsters University for orientation. Joining them on campus are Pixar story artist Austin Madison and animator Chris Chua to give us an in-depth look at the production of the film as well as a little bit about The Blue Umbrella.

Hear it here first: details about the MU short that will appear on the Blu-ray this fall, Party Central directed by Kelsey Mann.

Little surprises around every corner, but nothing dangerous, so stay tuned!

Watch This: New Trailer for ‘Free Birds’ Now Online

The trailer for the upcoming CG animated comedy feature Free Birds is now available online. Produced by Relativity Media and Reel FX, Free Birds tells the story of “two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks who must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history – and get turkey off the holiday menu for good.”

‘Free Birds’ Announces Additions to Voice Cast

Relativity Media and Reel FX’s upcoming animated feature Free Birds has announced more additions to its voice cast. Eddie ‘Piolin’ Sotelo (Ice Age: Continental Drift), Danny Carey (drummer from the band Tool) and Josh Lawson (The Campaign) have joined the already impressive cast for the film, which includes Owen Wilson (Cars), Woody Harrelson (The Hunger Games), Amy Poehler (Horton Hears a Who!), George Takei (Star Trek, Internet God), Dan Fogler (Kung Fu Panda 2), Colm Meaney (Con Air) and Keith David (The Princess and the Frog).