March 12, 2023
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Apple TV+ won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes Apple’s original film that celebrates the strength of the common humanity
Los Angeles, California Tonight, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrates Apple’s original film. The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse with the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 95th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
“We are very proud of Charlie and the fantastic team he has brought The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse We’re very grateful to the Academy for recognizing us on screen and tonight,” said Zach Van Amburgh, Apple’s head of global video. “This powerful story has deeply touched audiences around the world and has shown that no matter what age you are or where you are, it never stops to spread more kindness, compassion and kindness in our daily lives. Congratulations to everyone involved, including our teams around the world. We all celebrate with you tonight.
“The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse “It shines a light on the magic of finding connection in unexpected places, and we’re honored that the Academy is honoring this beautifully poignant film tonight,” said Jamie Ehrlich, Apple’s head of global video. “Bringing Charlie’s visually stunning world to life in such vibrant animation, this short reinforces the strength found in our shared humanity and we applaud the entire creative team for this inspiring cinematic achievement.”
Oscar winner The boy, the mole, the fox and the horseBased on the beloved book by Charlie McKeesy, it’s a “profound and stunning work of art” (Collider) that “translates delightful illustrations into hand-drawn animation” (IndieWire) and raves about “a story of love and hope” that is “a half-hour of unrelenting joy” (The Independent). The acclaimed film was recently honored with a BAFTA Film Award, four Annie Awards including Best Special Production, and a NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Short Form (Animated) Film.
Apple in 2010 He made history in 2022, winning three Academy Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CODAIt won for Best Picture for a first-time streamer, along with awards for Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Sean Hader. CODA It was the first motion picture with a predominantly deaf cast in the lead roles to win Best Picture. Troy Kotsur, the first deaf male actor, won Best Supporting Actor. And writer-director Siân Heder won her first Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
To date, Apple’s original films, documentaries and series have earned 345 wins and 1,421 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy. Ted Lasso And the winner of the best picture of the Oscar CODA.
The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse
Tragic Journey follows the unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse as they travel together in search of a boy’s home. Featuring Mackey’s unique illustrations, the film is brought to life in gorgeous hand-drawn animation in full color and stars Tom Holland as The Mole, Idris Elba as The Fox, Gabriel Byrne as The Horse, and newcomer Judd Feary as Nicole as The Boy.
The Charlie McKinley film was directed by Matthew Freud, Academy Award nominee Cara Speller (Pear cigarettes and cigars) of NoneMore Productions, and JJ Abrams and Hannah Minghella of Bad Robot Productions. Directed by Peter Baynton (The tiger that came to tea) and McKeesy, the film was adapted from the original book in collaboration with John Crocker.Paddington 2). The film is executive produced by Jony Ive and Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson (nominated).Three billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri). The main score was composed by Isobel Waller-Bridge, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra and conducted by Geoff Alexander. The film is presented in association with the BBC.
The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse It is currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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