Apple TV + ‘s acclaimed’ Wolfwalkers’ animation won another awards season nomination – this time for the long-awaited Oscar.
The feature film remained in the Best Animation category, competing with works such as “Soul” and “Dois Irmãos” (both from Disney / Pixar).
The winners will be announced on April 25.
The film is directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart.
In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, travels to Ireland with her father to exterminate the last pack of wolves. While exploring forbidden lands beyond the city walls, Robyn befriends Mebh, a young free spirit and member of a mysterious tribe who has the ability to transform into a wolf at night. As they search for Mebh’s mother, Robyn uncovers secrets that take her deeper into the world of the Wolkwalkers – and risks becoming everything her father hates the most.
Honor Kneafsey and Eva Whittaker as Robyn and Mebh, respectively. Sean Bean, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Tommy Tiernan, John Morton and John Kenny complete the cast.