As the 2024 Oscar nominations are revealed, excitement is rising, and Japan is proudly in the spotlight with not one but two major awards.
The Boy and the Heron Soars: Best Animated Feature Nomination
The creation of the renowned Studio Ghibli, The Boy and the Heron has received a nomination for Best Animated Feature.
Tough competition ahead:
Going head-to-head with animated giants like Nimona, Elemental, Robot Dreams, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Boy and The Heron faces some stiff competition.
Godzilla Minus One: Nominated for Best Visual Effects
Godzilla Minus One director, Takashi Yamazaki, spills the beans on the film’s VFX. With a cast of only 35 and a budget of $10 million, the kaiju spectacle captivated audiences and has now earned a nomination for Best VFX.
Versus the Titans: The competition in the Best VFX category is stiff, with names like Napoleon, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, The Creator, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Countdown to the Oscars: March 10, 2024
Save the date: The 96th Academy Awards will take center stage on March 10, and fans are anxiously awaiting the grand unveiling of the winners. Hollywood’s Dolby Theater will host the star-studded event.
Anime Making Waves: The Boy and the Heron’s Identity
Golden Globes: The Boy and the Heron won the Best Motion Picture – Animated category at the 81st Golden Globes Awards.
Mainichi Film Awards: Ahead of the February 14 ceremony, The Boy and the Heron is set to receive the Noburu Ofuji Award at the 78th Mainichi Film Awards, recognizing its innovative and creative expressions in animation.
Annie Awards and BAFTA Recognition: The film also received nominations from prestigious events such as the Annie Awards and the British Academy Film Awards, proving its international acclaim.
