The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world’s preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards – in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners – the Academy:

• presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events;
• provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors;
• acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology;
• and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history.

Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies.

The Academy has recently released the list of Animated Features, three of which will be chosen to go on to the big show. 14 films have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 81st Academy Awards. Here is the complete list, including official trailers I found on YouTube:

1)Bolt

2)Delgo

3)Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears A Who!

4)Dragon Hunters

5)Fly Me To The Moon

6)Igor

7)Kung Fu Panda

8)Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

9)The Sky Crawlers

10)Sword Of The Stranger

11)The Tale Of Despereaux

12)WALL-E

13)Waltz With Bashir

14)$9.99 - I wasn’t able to find a trailer for this one, but here is some info on it.

I consider this nomination to be of a big importance, because animated movies is what our children love to watch and they greatly contribute to the way the kids interpret the real world. Anyway, enjoy watching trailers and choose something for yourself & your kids.