Disney & the Academy Awards

I’ve never been much of an Academy Awards person. Frankly I think that award celebrations are overwhelmingly dull, commercial moneymakers and in the scheme of things, insignificant. As an avid moviegoer however, I am always curious to see the nominees and keen to see the winners but the ceremony itself is always an excess of disappointment and futility that I regret wasting three hours watching. My favorite moment, in contrast with the widely held view held by the public and especially by the academy, was Seth McFarlane mocking the academy and nominees, all of which should grow a sense of humor.

The Oscar’s do however hold a prestige in the movie world that is unparalleled and recognizes distinguished achievement in a very competitive industry. Disney is no stranger to Oscar’s fame. In what was then just the fifth Academy Award ceremony, in 1932 Walt Disney won his first Oscar. This was the first of 32 Oscar’s he would individually win including 4 lifetime achievement awards added posthumously. Walt Disney is the most decorated Oscar winner in history with the most wins and most nominations of any individual. Added to this personal success, Disney’s production studios have had success with 4 nominations in the Best Picture Category and a multitude of wins in actor/actress, costume design, production and beauty and makeup categories. However one of the crowing achievements of the Disney Corporation has been its success in the category of Best Animated Feature. Since it’s introduction in 2001, Disney affiliates have won 8 of 14 awards for Best Animated Feature. This includes 7 victories from 9 nominations by Pixar Animation Studios and last year’s success Frozen from Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Disney has the chance to add to this impressive résumé in 87^th Academy Awards with 9 nominations including Big Hero 6 for Best Animated Feature. 

Oh Hey! I hope I win!