Moana
The Meander drawing system, honored with the Academy's Sci-Tech Award, helped shape "Moana's" 2D and VFX sequences.
More than 40 films are featured in the six-minute video.
Research and creative shape language helped animate some of this year's most noteworthy Oscar contenders.
The editors for "Zootopia," "Moana," "Kubo and the Two Strings" and "Sing" discuss cutting animation strategies.
"La La Land" takes on "Moana" for Best Song, but pop stars are in the mix, from Justin Timberlake to Sting. (Updated February 22, 2017.)
Female protagonists and supporting characters have enriched many of the animated Oscar contenders, headlined by Disney's frontrunning "Zootopia."
This December weekend has never been memorable for the box office, but as the last one before "Rogue One" it more than held its own.
This is a traditionally slow weekend at the box office, but it's the last one before "Rogue One" begins its onslaught.
During the usual between holiday lull, there's room for strong performers to score with audiences.
The weekend after Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the worst at the box office. This year should be no exception.
Disney's princess movie "Moana" and Warner Bros. "Fantastic Beasts" are blockbusters. But old-school directors Bob Zemeckis and Warren Beatty join Ang Lee in the box office doghouse.
As "Moana" makes bank at the box office, Miranda's awards season prospects are looking bright.
