20 films have been submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for consideration for a nomination for the Best Animated Feature category in the 87th Academy Awards, and two of them are anime films: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya and Giovanni’s Island.
The 20 films that have been submitted for consideration are:
- Big Hero 6
- The Book of Life
- The Boxtrolls
- Cheatin’
- Giovanni’s Island
- Henry & Me
- The Hero of Color City
- How to Train Your Dragon 2
- Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
- Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return
- The LEGO Movie
- Minuscule – Valley of the Lost Ants
- Mr. Peabody & Sherman
- Penguins of Madagascar
- The Pirate Fairy
- Planes: Fire & Rescue
- Rio 2
- Rocks in My Pockets
- Song of the Sea
- The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Films must screen in Los Angeles before qualifying.
Source: ANN