20 Animated Features in line for the Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has announced the 20 animated features in Oscar consideration in the 2014 animated feature category. Five nominees will make the final selection, which will be announced on January 15, 2015.

The films currently in contention are:

Big Hero 6

The Book of Life

The Boxtrolls

Cheatin’

Giovanni’s Island

Henry & Me

The Hero of Color City

How to Train Your Dragon 2

Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart

Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return

The LEGO Movie

Minuscule – Valley of the Lost Ants

Mr. Peabody & Sherman

Penguins of Madagascar

The Pirate Fairy

Planes: Fire & Rescue

Rio 2

Rocks in My Pockets

Song of the Sea

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya