The world of stop-motion animation might be slowly going away, but don’t tell that to Laika Studios. They received heartening news today as their picture “The Boxtrolls" is the most nominated film at the 42nd Annual Annie Awards.
With thirteen nominations including Best Animated feature, Laika's signature film leads the pack and is followed by DreamWorks Animation’s “How To Train Your Dragon 2” which earned ten nominations. Not far behind is Disney’s “Big Hero 6” with seven nominations, Warner Bros.’ “The LEGO Movie” with six, five for 20th Century Fox’s “The Book Of Life” and three for Studio Ghibli’s “The Tale of The Princess Kaguya.”
Want to know what films will be the animation frontrunners for the Academy Awards this year? The Annies are always your best bet. Full nominees below.
Best Animated Feature
"Big Hero 6"
"Cheatin’"
"How to Train Your Dragon 2"
"Song of the Sea"
"The Book of...
