Several studios have released statements on behalf of their nominees for Oscars at the upcomming awards show. Here are just a few.
UP – ANIMATED, BEST PICTURE, SOUND EDITING, ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY & ORIGINAL SCORE
“We are humbled and grateful to the Academy. Being nominated among these remarkable animated films is such an amazing privilege. On top of that, to be honored as one of the best pictures of the year is just mind-blowing. It’s truly been a long, wonderful ride getting here, and with all sincerity it really does feel like we’re floating on air.”
– Pete Docter (Director/Writer) and Jonas Rivera (Producer)
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG – ANIMATED & ORIGINAL SONG (2)
“This rare honor is a thrill, not only for us, but for the 400 or more artists who gave so much of their talents in bringing classical hand-drawn Disney animation in (The Princess and the Frog) back to the big screen.”
– Directors Ron Clements and John Musker
Commenting on the announcement, John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, said, “This is a great moment for all of us in the animation community, and we’re all so incredibly proud that ‘UP’ has been nominated by the Academy in three key categories, especially the ‘Best Picture’ category. This milestone achievement is a great tribute to the filmmaking talents of director Pete Docter, producer Jonas Rivera, and the entire team at Pixar, who worked so hard to create such wonderfully entertaining characters, and develop an original story that was filled with emotion, humor, adventure, and excitement. We’re equally proud that ‘The Princess & the Frog,’ our latest hand-drawn animated feature from Disney, has been recognized in the ‘Best Animated Feature Film,’ and ‘Best Song’ categories. With its fantastic animation, original characters, memorable music, and beautiful artistry, it ranks along with the Studio’s very best efforts.â€
– John Lasseter (Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney & Pixar Animation Studios, Executive Producer, Up, Princess and The Frog)
Below please find official statements for the DISTRICT 9 nominations of Best Screenplay and Best Film.
BEST SCREENPLAY:
Neill Blomkamp
Every aspiring filmmaker dreams of being nominated by the Academy, but when we began making District 9, none of us dared to think that our small film, shot in South Africa, with no well-known actors, could be Oscar nominated. And honestly, if it weren’t for Peter Jackson’s belief in the film, we wouldn’t be here today. I’m extremely gratified, excited, and humbled, and I’m also grateful to the Academy for recognizing so many of the talented people who helped make it a reality.
Terri Tatchell
I can’t begin to express the gratitude I feel for the many people responsible for making District 9 a film that the Academy members deemed worthy of this honour. Surrounded by the brilliant talents as I was, one can’t help but be raised higher and there is no doubt about it, this is as high as it gets! So I am forever indebted and grateful to Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Peter Jackson for being so very generous in sharing their genius for story with us.  Thank you to the unbelievably talented Sharlto Copley who took our script and literally became Wikus, taking him to places far exceeding anything existing on the page. Thank you to Image Engine, The Embassy, Weta Digital and Weta Workshop for bringing the story to life with such incredible creativity and frightening realism. And thank you to my brilliant co-writer and director Neill Blomkamp, whose vision and brilliance never ceases to raise the bar higher than I dare dream.
BEST FILM:
Caroline Cunningham (Producer)
It’s truly exciting to be part of a project such as District 9. It was an unusual project to bring together but Neill Blomkamp kept his vision all the way through and delivered this fantastic “little-big” movie, of which we are very proud. We always hoped and strived to make a film that would please audiences, but to be recognized by one’s peers is an overwhelming feeling. Thank you so very much for the honour of being nominated, it’s a wonderful acknowledgement to all of the crew and cast that worked so tirelessly to make everything as right as it could be.
UP – ANIMATED, BEST PICTURE, SOUND EDITING, ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY & ORIGINAL SCORE
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG – ANIMATED & ORIGINAL SONG (2)
BEST SCREENPLAY: