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Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon has earned a fifth Oscar nomination for its latest film Wolfwalkers.<\/p>\n
The studio uses a mix of hand-drawn animations and computer graphic techniques in its films.<\/p>\n
Tomm Moore is co-founder of the Kilkenny-based operation that is now considered a key player on the animation world stage.<\/p>\n
His latest film, Wolfwalkers, has been nominated for a best animation Oscar alongside the likes of Pixar’s Soul.<\/p>\n
Covid-19 travel restrictions means the Cartoon Saloon team will be attending Sunday’s ceremony remotely.<\/p>\n
Tomm Moore said: “The Oscars are coming to Kilkenny, they’re setting up an outside broadcast for us in front of Kilkenny Castle, so we’ll be standing there from about 2am onwards.<\/p>\n
“It’s always exciting to be part of such a big event, the trick is to take it reasonably lightly and enjoy it rather than take it too seriously.”<\/p>\n
He added: “Its always to hard to beat Disney and Pixar, but I don’t mind being the underdog.”<\/p>\n
Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Video journalist: Niall McCracken<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n