Incredibles Wins Nine Annie Awards

That's right: the various geniuses behind Movie Precious won NINE Annie Awards (list from The Beat:

Best Animated Feature:
The Incredibles, Pixar Animation Studios

Animated Effects:
Martin Nguyen - The Incredibles

Character Animation:
Angus MacLane - The Incredibles

Character Design in an Animated Feature Production:
Tony Fucile - The Incredibles

Directing in an Animated Feature Production:
Brad Bird - The Incredibles

Music in an Animated Feature Production:
Michael Giacchino - The Incredibles (Nice to see recognition for one of the best-cued scores EVER)

Production Design in an Animated Feature Production:
Lou Romano -The Incredibles

Storyboarding in an Animated Feature Production:
Kevin O'Brien - The Incredibles

Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production:
Brad Bird - Voice of Edna Mode, The Incredibles

Writing in an Animated Feature Production:
Brad Bird - The Incredibles

From http://www.annieawards.com/:
"The Annie Awards
Since 1972, ASIFA-Hollywood has hosted an annual awards ceremony to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the art of animation. Originally designed to honor the lifetime achievements of legendary veterans of the field, the Annie Awards are now awarded in competition for the year's best animation efforts, recognizing outstanding productions in feature films, videos, television programs, commercials, animated interactive productions, as well as individual achievement by artists, writers and voice talent. Members participate in the nomination process and final voting. The Annie Awards are regarded as animation's highest honor, and the ceremony is one of ASIFA-Hollywood's most prestigious and elegant events."

Now I wonder: is Brad Bird walking around in a daze and with a silly grin?

Bring the Ha-Ha: The Truth About Greeting Cards

Found via Cartoon Brew, is >Chris Harding's five-minute short for Hallmark Cards' corporate events and gatherings.

Not at all what you're expecting, I PROMISE.

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(art by Chris Harding, copyright Hallmark Cards)