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Post by **Dacey** » November 11th, 2007, 6:50 pm

So, just twelve films submitted. That means only three nominations this year.

Post by **Ben** » November 12th, 2007, 6:28 am

Aye.

Rats
Simps
Surf's

?

Post by **wendy** » November 12th, 2007, 1:01 pm

I'm going for Ratatouille, Simpsons and Persepolis.

Post by **Dacey** » November 12th, 2007, 1:44 pm

One thing seems pretty certain: This will be the first time where a "Shrek" film is NOT a strong contender in the race.

Post by **Meg** » November 12th, 2007, 6:12 pm

Ratatouille
Simpsons
Surf's Up/Persepolis

Post by **Dacey** » November 12th, 2007, 6:25 pm

"Ratatouille" will win.

Post by **Vernadyn** » November 12th, 2007, 6:45 pm

If Ratatouille does not win, I will throw my bunny slippers out the window.

Post by **Foxtale** » November 13th, 2007, 12:17 am

I'm routing for Ratatouille. I'm also hoping Simpsons gets something but I highly doubt it.

Post by **Daniel** » November 13th, 2007, 12:57 am

Same here.

Post by **ShyViolet** » November 13th, 2007, 2:01 pm

Bee Movie, Ratatouille, The Simpsons Movie, Surf's Up

Post by **Dacey** » November 13th, 2007, 2:07 pm

Have you seen "Bee Movie" yet, Vi?

Post by **Ben** » November 13th, 2007, 2:26 pm

No, hence why it made her cut.

We only get three choices Vi. One of yours needs to go. Anyone wanna guess which one it'll bee?

Post by **ShyViolet** » November 13th, 2007, 7:56 pm

No.... I haven't seen Bee Movie yet.

(I plan to soon however.)

OK, three choices......whatever.

I'll have to think about it. But Bee Movie's staying there for now!

Post by **DarrenBest** » November 13th, 2007, 10:50 pm

Ratatouille is in for sure.

However, I don't think it's as solid for the win as it may seem. So far, the animation branch has shown that they like to "spread-the-wealth" in awarding their statues. They have awarded so many animation legends already - Hayoa Miyazaki, Nick Park, and Mr. Brad Bird himself.

Persepolis, in my opinion, is the one to keep an eye on. It's getting a huge campaign boost from Sony Pictures Classics (it already has a trade ad in circulation, promoting the movie for BEST PICTURE of all categories) and it's already a favorite among critics. Just check out rottentomatoes. Plus they would be rewarding Marjane Satrapi, a celebrity in the field of graphic novels, a fanbase that overlaps heavily with the animation community.

The same argument can be had for Matt Groening. I think he's going to take the third slot. If these three films make it in, they'd be the truly deserving three. None are director-for-hire jobs, but the contributions from the top auteurs in the business and it shows in the handiwork.

Post by **Kinoo** » November 14th, 2007, 6:54 am

100% Sure of that trio:

RATATOUILLE
PERSEPOLIS
SIMPSONS MOVIE

It will a tough battle for the awards, between Persepolis and Ratatouille, both great films, but I found Pixar's Rat more entertaining. If the Academy give the Award to the Simpsons, then it lost the little bit of credibility they had left.