We now know why the abbreviation “WTF” was created! To explain how “Kung Fu Panda” swept the 36th annual Annie Awards (the Oscars for Animation basically), winning 15 categories and leaving its competitors, “Bolt,” and more importantly, “Wall-E,” empty-handed.
We would tell you to just ignore this mind-boggling flub, but since the Annie has predicted the winner for Best Animated Film all but ONCE since the category was introduced to the Oscar race, we’re still going to say ignore it anyway. There is no way in hell “Wall-E” is not going to win this thing, is there? It’s the surest bet for any category of the Oscars in who knows how long, and is definitely safer than any of Pixar’s previous winners, including the much adored “Finding Nemo.” Our guess is they we’re just wanting to be different /shocking or share the love (a Dreamworks animated film hadn’t won since 2002), but no matter the reason, they still look like idiots. “Wall-E” holds the record for the most Oscar noms for an animated film, and we wouldn’t be surprised if it wins all it’s up for. – Jonathan Helm