Golden Globe competitors for animated feature

It's been another strong year for animated features, both creatively at el born area office. As well as the HFPA can nominate five, while using champion possibly making the Oscar report on best photos.The Adventures of Tintin: The Important Thing in the UnicornClassic precursor: "Casablanca" meets "Around the globe in 80 Days."Chances for just about any nom: It's all the right elements -- Steven Spielberg pointing his first animated film, ground-breaking 3d motion capture (based on Jim Cameron's animation process created for "Avatar"), Healing For Healing For Peter Jackson creating, and Difficulties, Jamie Bell and Andy Serkis doing voice-overs. Glowing reviews and huge B.O. overseas -- where it absolutely was smartly released first -- only increase its Globe chances. * * * Arthur Christmas Classic precursor: "Elf" and"Santa's Workshop."Chances a nom: The 3 dimensional computer-animated fantasy comedy is co-produced through the new the new sony and respected U.K. animation house Aardman ("Wallace & Gromit") featuring the very best periodic elements together with a high Brit voice-gloomy including Globe noms James McAvoy as Santa's boy Arthur and Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Santa, Globe fave Hugh Laurie (six noms, two wins) and Globe champion Bill Nighy. * * * RangoClassic precursor: "Pinocchio" having a couple of "High Noon" thrown in.Chances for just about any nom: Boasting lots of firsts, Paramount's "Rango" displayed condition-of-the-art animation and visual effects by industry giant ILM, known as the very first animation film for ILM and "Pirates in the Caribbean" veteran Gore Verbinski. Getting an outstanding cast including Globe champion The Actor-kaira Pitt -- charming since the swashbuckling eco-friendly, bug-eyed chameleon -- and Isla Fisher as the love interest, the lizardy Western will be a global smash, raking in than $242 million and critical plaudits. * * * Puss in BootsClassic precursor: "Shrek" franchiseChances for just about any nom: Fantastically animated in 3d, this prequel for the "Shrek" films stars Antonio Banderas since the title character entirely Zorro/Latin lover mode, and was directed by "Shrek 3's" Chris Burns. The $130 million production also features the vocal talents of Salma Hayek as Cat Softpaws and Zach Galifianakis as Humpty Dumpty in the redemption tale that ought to attract all HFPA cat-fanatics. * * * Kung Fu Panda 2Classic precursor: 2008's $631 million global smash "Kung Fu Panda"Chances for just about any nom: Starring a Globe-friendly cast including Jennifer Aniston and Dustin Hoffman, the well-received follow-up acquired $653 million worldwide -- which causes it to be the finest-grossing film ever directed having a lady, Jennifer Yuh -- who won an Annie on her behalf target the initial film. * * * Cars 2Classic precursor: 2006's "Cars"Chances for just about any nom: Because the follow-up was lovingly developed and directed by Pixar mind John Lasseter, and ended up grossing over $551 million worldwide (substantially, just half of the items last year's "Toy Story 3" made), "Cars 2" not successful to satisfy (maybe excessive) anticipation. Critical reception appeared to become mixed, which year may offer rivals an authentic chance to knock Pixar off its perch. * * * Gnomeo & JulietClassic precursor: Offspring of Wally Disney, Mario Puzo as well as the BardChances for just about any nom: The kitschy, kid-friendly tale of rival tribes of British garden gnomes features a strong voice-gloomy (James McAvoy and Emily Blunt since the title figures) plus an much more effective score from Elton John, who also professional produced and labored with with Rhianna on "Hello, Hello." * * * RioClassic precursor: "101 Dalmatians"Chances for just about any nom: The irresistible Circus vibe of "Rio," the 3 dimensional CG extravaganza from native boy director Carlos Saldanha ("Ice Age") and Blue Sky, will be a $484 million global hit and seems tailor-created for the party-loving Globes. * * * Happy Foot TwoClassic precursor: 2006's $385 million grossing Globe-champion "Happy Foot."Chances for just about any nom: Typically the most popular penguin dance party teams four-time Globe champion Robin Williams with Globe individuals who win Kaira Pitt and Matt Damon, throws in beginners Sofia Vergara, Pink and customary, in addition to showcases an eco-sensitive plot. * * * GOLDEN GLOBES RACETops in tubthumps? Best Picture: Drama Best Picture: Comedy or Musical Television Animation Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com