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