Before the 2001 film year, it had always been a subject of debate in years prior as to whether the Academy Awards should create a category for animated features. That finally came to fruition with an ...

Oscars Best Animated Short Film Commentary (Updated March 9, 2026): It’s a tale as old as time: Oscar pools are won or lost in the shorts categories. And this year’s animated short race may be the ...

Andrew Beattie was part of the original editorial team at Investopedia and has spent twenty years writing on a diverse range of financial topics including business, investing, personal finance, and ...

All types of movies find success at the box office over the years, but animated films can often be some of the best-performing titles. With the wide appeal to young children who need their parents or ...

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then everything changed when a new Avatar: The Last Airbender movie was announced. Yes, we’re getting a cinematic outing ...

Oscars Best Animated Feature Commentary (Updated March 12, 2026): More to come. Final predictions are below. Each category will be updated throughout the week leading up to the 98th Oscars, set for ...