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The Quest For Best Picture Continues

Academy Awards News WALL-E

TIME Magazine has taken a look at WALLE’s chances of getting nominated and winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards next year. On why the Mouse House hasn’t campaigned for other films to be Best Picture, the article says,

That’s because animated features enjoy scant support from the largest branch of the 6,000 film industry pros who select the Best Picture candidates every year: actors. "Actors tend to vote for live action performances," says Variety columnist Anne Thompson. "Lord of the Rings got to Best Picture without any heavily praised performances, but that’s very unusual."

says the article. It’s an interesting read, so be sure to have a read here. 

Last modified: July 8, 2008