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The Academy Awards, renowned as the world's most esteemed film accolades, have been presented annually since their establishment in 1919.
The Academy Awards, renowned as the world's most esteemed film accolades, have been presented annually since their establishment in 1919.
False (B)
Prior to 2001, the Academy intentionally avoided establishing the Best Animated Feature Film category because of an abundance of high-quality animated films.
Prior to 2001, the Academy intentionally avoided establishing the Best Animated Feature Film category because of an abundance of high-quality animated films.
False (B)
Walt Disney's creation of Mickey Mouse in 1928 marked the beginning of a period of intense innovation known as the bronze age of American animation.
Walt Disney's creation of Mickey Mouse in 1928 marked the beginning of a period of intense innovation known as the bronze age of American animation.
False (B)
The Academy acknowledged the proliferation of animated short films by establishing the Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1930.
The Academy acknowledged the proliferation of animated short films by establishing the Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1930.
The 'Disney Dark Ages', spanning from 1989 to 1999, was characterized by commercially unsuccessful films such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and The Lion King.
The 'Disney Dark Ages', spanning from 1989 to 1999, was characterized by commercially unsuccessful films such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and The Lion King.
In 1991, Beauty and the Beast was only the second animated film ever to receive a nomination for Best Picture at the Oscars.
In 1991, Beauty and the Beast was only the second animated film ever to receive a nomination for Best Picture at the Oscars.
The success of the Disney Renaissance had a negative impact on other animation studios, leading to a downturn in animated film production.
The success of the Disney Renaissance had a negative impact on other animation studios, leading to a downturn in animated film production.
The first film to receive the award for Best Animated Feature Film in 2001 was Toy Story by Pixar.
The first film to receive the award for Best Animated Feature Film in 2001 was Toy Story by Pixar.
Contemporary animated films often portray female protagonists as vulnerable and reliant on male characters for rescue.
Contemporary animated films often portray female protagonists as vulnerable and reliant on male characters for rescue.
Hayao Miyazaki's early films drew inspiration from the productions of the Disney Renaissance, influencing his unique style and thematic choices.
Hayao Miyazaki's early films drew inspiration from the productions of the Disney Renaissance, influencing his unique style and thematic choices.
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Academy Awards (Oscars)
Academy Awards (Oscars)
World's most famous and oldest film prizes, first awarded in 1929.
Golden Age of American Animation
Golden Age of American Animation
A period from 1928-1969 marked by significant creative output of iconic cartoon characters.
Disney Renaissance
Disney Renaissance
A period in the late 20th century (1989-1999) when the Walt Disney Company produced commercially successful animated films.
Best Animated Feature Film
Best Animated Feature Film
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The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron
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Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki
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Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
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Study Notes
- The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are the world's most famous and oldest film prizes, first awarded in 1929.
Academy Award Categories
- Most Academy Award categories were established between 1929 and 1948.
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling was added in 1981.
- Best Animated Feature Film was introduced in 2001.
- The Academy established Best Animated Feature Film due to the increase in high-quality animated films.
- Before 2001, the field of animated feature films was largely dominated by the Walt Disney Company.
Golden Age of Animation
- Walt Disney, a pioneer of animation, created Mickey Mouse in 1928.
- Mickey Mouse became the star of successful animated shorts.
- Disney's work inspired the creation of iconic cartoon characters like Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, and the Pink Panther.
- The golden age of American animation occurred from 1928–1969.
- Animated shorts were the predominant form of production during this period.
- The Academy recognized animated shorts early on and established the Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1930.
Disney Renaissance
- Animated long-feature films were less common.
- Between 1989 and 1999, the Disney Renaissance produced commercially and critically successful films like The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and The Lion King.
- In 1991, Beauty and the Beast was the first animated film nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
Rise of Animated Films
- The Disney Renaissance stimulated animated film production by studios like DreamWorks, Warner Bros., and Pixar.
- In 2001, the Academy established the award for Best Animated Feature Film.
- Shrek by DreamWorks was the first movie to win the Best Animated Feature Film award.
- Contemporary animation modernizes old stories and revamps characters challenging traditional gender roles of female protagonists.
- Pixar films have addressed diverse subjects such as the secret life of toys (Toy Story), old age (Up), ecology and consumerism (Wall-E), and emotions (Inside Out).
- Pixar dominated the Oscars, winning 11 times in 18 years with its groundbreaking films.
2024 Winner
- The Boy and the Heron, a Japanese film by Hayao Miyazaki, won the 2024 Academy Award.
- Hayao Miyazaki also won in 2002 with Spirited Away.
- The Boy and the Heron explores themes of peace, nature, and the importance of family and human ties.
- Hayao Miyazaki films served as inspiration for the filmmakers behind the Disney Renaissance.
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