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Howl's Moving Castle gets an Oscar Nomination.

Postby Mangafanatic » Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:56 am

Oscar nominations have just been announced, and Howl's Moving Castle has been nominated in the "Best Animated Film" category. Speculation is that the new Wallace and Gromit film, "Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit", will take the Oscar, but I'll still be cheering for Howl. I thought you all might want to know. :P

BEST ANIMATED FILM NOMINATIONS: "Howl's Moving Castle" "The Corpse Bride" "Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
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Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.

But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Postby bigsleepj » Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:08 am

I'll be cheering for Wallace and Gromit. Miyazaki already has an Oscar for best animated feature while Nick Park has none although he does have two for Best Animated Short. Since two Animated Shorts = An Animated Feature I suppose that puts them on equal footing. ;)

Anyway, I'm cheering for Nick Park.
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Postby Rev. Doc » Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:06 am

I predict Wallace and Gromit for the win.
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Postby Scribs » Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:21 am

Wow, for the first time in a while there are actually several good options in this catagory!

I have only seen Howls. But I have heard really good things about the other two. I would like to see howl win, because I think Miyazaki could use a bit more recognition, but I really doubt that it will beat out Wallace and Gromit. Well, we shall see.
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Postby Mangafanatic » Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:28 am

Yeah, all the experts are saying that Wallace and Gromit will take it, and the movie was definitely worthy of the notice it's recieving. Personally, I'll be happy if Howl or Wallace and Gromit take it. (But I'm partial to Howl. :sweat: )
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.

Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.

But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Postby Rogie » Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:38 am

First time that a Disney movie hasn't been nominated in this category. (And I'm not considering Howl to be a Disney film, since it's only distributed by them.)

Actually, before these noms, I was thinking that the only well-reviewed animated film of the year has been Wallace and Gromit. Even Howl got some bad reviews, since people either didn't like the plot or didn't like having an old lady as the heroine.
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Postby Tenshi no Ai » Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:46 am

Rogie-san wrote:First time that a Disney movie hasn't been nominated in this category.


It it sort of surprising. And yet I though Chicken Little was on top of the box office for a short amount of time. Well, guess the Academy didn't recognize it. Most movie on the awards are usually ones not many (or at least me) haven't heard of and they win TONS, as do the top guys of CG that have continuing series, like LotR, HP, and maybe even now Narnia (dunno if it's been nominated for anything but it would be nice.)
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Postby yukinon » Tue Jan 31, 2006 11:06 am

I definitely didn't think that Howl was one of Miyazaki's best, and I haven't seen the other two, but I'm not a big fan of Nick Park or Tim Burton.

Like I watch the Oscars anyway...but more positive exposere for anime and Miyazaki is always cool.
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Postby mechana2015 » Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:45 pm

I dont care, so long as corpse bride dosn't win over either of those gems.
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Postby edendreams » Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:57 pm

I would actually like to see corpse bride win but they didn't do a very good animation job like the did on nitemare before christmas. so i supppose I'll root for Howl
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Postby Debitt » Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:55 pm

\*O*/ YEEAAAHHH. Methinks Wallace and Grommit will get it...T^T But I <3 Howl.
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Postby Tarnish » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:08 pm

Huh, no matter what wins, I'll be very happy, Corpse Bride and W&G being my favorite movies ever. Howl was wonderful, but it dragged rather often and differed far too much from the original book. Still, a wonderful movie. ^^
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Postby tokya_eve » Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:02 pm

mechana2015 wrote:I dont care, so long as corpse bride dosn't win over either of those gems.
grrrrrrr i loved tha movie thank ye im giving it my support and howls
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Postby ClosetOtaku » Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:32 pm

My bet is on Burton. Howl's was disappointing, and Curse overstayed its welcome (Park does much better when he's pressed for time).
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Postby ShiroiHikari » Wed Feb 01, 2006 5:02 pm

I haven't seen any of these movies! Yay for me! >.> I so wanted to see Howl's Moving Castle though, and Corpse Bride. Rental store, here I come.
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Postby ChristianKitsune » Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:09 pm

But artistically? Who would win out? Forget about story line...
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Postby Mangafanatic » Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:05 pm

ChristianRonin wrote:But artistically? Who would win out? Forget about story line...

I'd say Wallace or Howl. I really wasn't that impressed by the artistry in Corpse Bride.
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Postby Kisa » Thu Feb 02, 2006 8:41 am

I'm torn between Wallace and Grommit and Howl! I like em both ^^
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Postby Tarnish » Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:11 am

I'd say Wallace or Howl. I really wasn't that impressed by the artistry in Corpse Bride.

And you were impressed with W&G?
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Postby rocklobster » Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:22 am

What? No Robots? I loved that movie!
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Postby bigsleepj » Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:40 am

Orenji wrote:And you were impressed with W&G?

Yes. Weren't you?
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Postby Tarnish » Thu Feb 02, 2006 9:53 am

The movie itself?
Very much so.

The visuals?
Hardly.
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Postby Naga Kisaki » Fri Feb 03, 2006 2:07 pm

I have only seen Wallice and Gromet, I hope Howl's moving castle wins. I didn't find Curse of the Were-rabbit to be that great. And it wasn't as funny as I thought it would be.
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Postby MorwenLaicoriel » Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:09 pm

I'm kinda torn about who I want to win. A close friend of mine is a HUGE fan of Corpse Bride, I've always loved the Wallace and Gromit movies, and I'm a HUGE HUGE Miyazaki fan....
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Postby Nate » Fri Feb 03, 2006 6:16 pm

*holds up a sign reading "Go Wallace and Gromit! \^o^/*
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Postby blue elf » Fri Feb 03, 2006 8:14 pm

I haven't seen Wallace and Grommit, but I loved the Corpse Bride and Howl's. I loved the animation in the Corpse Bride, but I think I want Howl to win, even though I love them both. ^^
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Postby Tenshi no Ai » Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:27 pm

And the result (for those who never watched).... WAS in fact Wallace and Gromit.

All I have to say is: well, claymation movies always have impressed me. I mean, just THINK about all the time and patience to make those things! Move an inch, take a picture, and so forth...

Although I have yet to see Howl... since it comes out in 2 days, looks liek it's time to soon shop around and search for the best prices^^ ...and maybe pick up Totoro eventually too (cause it's so darn cute!!) ^^
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Postby Maledicte » Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:50 pm

:jump: Wallace and Gromit! I knew it!

I haven't seen Howl's, but Corpse Bride made me want to sue and get my 75 minutes back, cleanse my ears of the icky songs, and throw the DVD at my friend and curse her for actually LETTING me borrow it.

I heart W&G.

Oh, and Orenji, the visuals were meant to be somewhat rough, to retain the charm of the short films. Also, just focusing on the fingerprints makes you lose a LOT of what's going on...Gromit's subtle expressions, the sets (like Tottington Hall), the cuteness of the bunnies, and even how the van shifts weight from one side to the other.
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Postby Mangafanatic » Mon Mar 06, 2006 6:49 am

*Wears black and mourns for poor Howl.*

*Sigh* I guess if it couldn't be Howl, it might as well be Wallace & Gromit. It was a good movie. . .
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Postby yukinon » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:22 am

I've....just never liked Wallace and Gromit much. I've tried, but...it just dosn't work.

Has Totoro been re-released yet? I'd really love to watch it in Japanese.
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