Sunday, February 22, 2009

Disney Pixar Cars - Pixar's 2009 Oscar Nominees, Plus a Look at Cars Cast, Crew, and Their Oscars

It is Hollywood's Big Day...The Oscars will be awarded this evening! Our perennial favorite Pixar, has been nominated for both Best Animated Feature Film with "Wall•E," and Best Short Film (Animated) with "Presto!"


"Wall•E" goes up against Dreamworks "Kung Fu Panda," and Disney's other nominee "Bolt," for Best Animated Feature Film! "Wall•E" took home the Golden Globe already this year, and LIVE RESULT: "Wall•E" took home the Oscar as well!




"Presto" goes up against four other nominees..."La Maison En Petits Cubes
," "Lavatory - Lovestory," the short I think could beat "Presto," called "Oktapodi," and "This Way Up" for Best Short Film (Animated)! LIVE RESULT: "La Maison En Petits Cubes" took home the Oscar. A funny moment as the Japanese creator said, "Domo Origato, Mister Roboto!"

I also thought a look at the Cast and Crew of Disney Pixar's "Cars" would be a fun thing to do today. You may be surprised at who has been nominated and who has won an Oscar!

John Lasseter has been nominated for an Oscar five times. His only win was for "Tin Toy" as Best Short Film, Animated. He was also awarded a Special Achievement Oscar for the groundbreaking "Toy Story" in 1996! I think he should have won for "Cars" in 2007, instead of those stupid Penguins from "Happy Feet!"

Academy Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2007 Nominated Oscar Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
for: Cars (2006)


2002 Nominated Oscar Best Animated Feature
for: Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Shared with:
Pete Docter


1996 Won Special Achievement Award
for: Toy Story (1995)
For the development and inspired application of techniques that have made possible the first feature-length computer-animated film.
Nominated Oscar Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
for: Toy Story (1995)
Shared with:
Joss Whedon (screenplay)
Andrew Stanton (screenplay/story)
Joel Cohen (screenplay)
Alec Sokolow (screenplay)
Pete Docter (story)
Joe Ranft (story)


1989 Won Oscar Best Short Film, Animated
for: Tin Toy (1988)
Shared with:
William Reeves


1987 Nominated Oscar Best Short Film, Animated
for: Luxo Jr. (1986)
Shared with:
William Reeves


Owen Wilson's alter ego didn't get him an Oscar Nomination. Instead, he got one for co-writing "The Royal Tenenbaums!"

Academy Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2002 Nominated Oscar Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
for: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Shared with:
Wes Anderson



We were all sad to hear of Paul Newman's passing. He was nominated for an Oscar ten times! He only won once for his role in "The Color of Money," in 1987! We all wonder if Doc will be featured in "Cars 2, The Global Race."

Academy Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2003 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Supporting Role
for: Road to Perdition (2002)


1995 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
for: Nobody's Fool (1994)


1994 - Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

1987 Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
for: The Color of Money (1986)
Paul Newman was not present at the awards ceremony. Robert Wise accepted the award on his behalf.

1986 - Honorary Award
In recognition of his many and memorable and compelling screen performances and for his personal integrity and dedication to his craft.
Paul Newman was not present at the awards ceremony. He gave his acceptance speech via satellite from Chicago.

1983 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
for: The Verdict (1982)


1982 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
for: Absence of Malice (1981)


1969 Nominated Oscar Best Picture
for: Rachel, Rachel (1968)


1968 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
for: Cool Hand Luke (1967)


1964 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
for: Hud (1963)


1962 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
for: The Hustler (1961)


1959 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
for: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)


Joe Ranft was mostly known for voicing Heimlich from "Bug's Life!" Joe was a creative force at Pixar and was nominated for an Oscar for "Toy Story!"

Academy Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1996 Nominated Oscar Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
for: Toy Story (1995)
Shared with:
Joss Whedon (screenplay)
Andrew Stanton (screenplay/story)
Joel Cohen (screenplay)
Alec Sokolow (screenplay)
John Lasseter (story)
Pete Docter (story)



Bet you didn't know our favorite rusty car Fred, was voiced by "Wall•E" director Andrew Stanton! Tonight, Andrew was nominated for his fifth Oscar. Andrew previously won once for directing "Finding Nemo!" LIVE RESULT: Congrats Andrew on your second Oscar for the Best Animated Feature Film with "Wall•E!"

Academy Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2009 Nominated Oscar Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
for: WALL·E (2008)

Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
for: WALL·E (2008)
Shared with:
Jim Reardon (screenplay)
Pete Docter (story)


2004 Won Oscar Best Animated Feature
for: Finding Nemo (2003)

Nominated Oscar Best Writing, Original Screenplay
for: Finding Nemo (2003)
Shared with:
Bob Peterson (screenplay)
David Reynolds (screenplay)


1996 Nominated Oscar Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
for: Toy Story (1995)
Shared with:
Joss Whedon (screenplay)
Joel Cohen (screenplay)
Alec Sokolow (screenplay)
John Lasseter (story)
Pete Docter (story)
Joe Ranft (story)


Cameos can bring in "Big" names like Tom Hanks, who's been nominated for an Oscar five times. He struck Oscar gold back to back for his performances in "Philadelphia" in 1994, and "Forrest Gump" in 1995! Tom will be reprising his role as Woody, in "Toy Story 3" coming out in 2010!

Academy Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2001 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
for: Cast Away (2000)


1999 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
for: Saving Private Ryan (1998)


1995 Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
for: Forrest Gump (1994)


1994 Won Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
for: Philadelphia (1993)


1989 Nominated Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role
for: Big (1988)



I hope you enjoyed this look at the Cast and Crew of "Cars," and their connections to Oscar! I certainly learned a bit more about them I didn't know. You can click on the many film titles to read and explore more. Maybe "Cars 2" will be nominated, and win Best Animated Feature Film of 2013!

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