|
 Disney News, Disney World News |
|
Last Updated: Apr 21, 2009 - 9:08:32 AM
By wdwinfo.com
Dec 9, 2008
The Los Angles Film Critics Association has given it's Best Picture award to the Disney/Pixar film "Wall-E". It marks the first time in the organizations 33 year history that an animated feature has taken top honors.
The film, which has grossed more than $200 million since it's release, is the latest in a long string of hits from Pixar. Wall-E marks the 9th consecutive Pixar film to achieve 'blockbuster' status (defined in the film industry as any film that earns more than $100 million at the box office). Previous films include Toy Story, A Bugs Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars and Ratatouille.
The LA Film Critics awards are the pre-cursor to 'awards season' in Hollywood, which culminate with the Academy Awards on Feb 22nd, 2009.
|
|
|
|
 |
