Between the panda, the dog, and the robot, who would you bet on?

You know...there are animation fans (and professionals) who wonder why the art form is seen in such a negative light in the US. Which it is, or at least, it's seen as being "just for kids."

Well, this is why:

Animated hit Kung Fu Panda was the toast of the 36th annual Annie Awards on Friday (30Jan09) night - triumphing in 10 categories.
The 2008 picture, starring Angelina Jolie and Jack Black, took the top gong for Best Animated Feature beating out competition from fellow Oscar contenders Wall-E and Bolt, as well as Waltz With Bashir and $9.99.

The film also picked up gongs in the Animated Effects and Production Design categories amongst others, while Dustin Hoffman was presented with the Best Voice Acting prize for his role as red panda Shifu.

Now: In the interests of complete fairness it should be pointed out that I have not seen Kung Fu Panda, and so I suppose I should say it is possible it will stand up through the years as a great achievement in films animated or otherwise, as Wall-E almost certainly will.

It is also possible that Jessica Simpson will have her own exhibition in the Smithsonian.

Sheesh.