26th Annie Awards



26th
Annie Awards


November 13, 1998

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Best Feature Film:
Mulan
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Best Primetime Television Program:
The Simpsons
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Best Daytime Television Program:
The New Batman/Superman Adventures
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Best Home Video Production:
Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero
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Best Short Subject:
Geri's Game

The 26th Annie Awards were given by the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA-Hollywood to honor outstanding achievements in the field of animation in 1998. Mulan almost swept all film awards, winning 10 awards from its 12 nominations, including Outstanding Animated Theatrical Feature. The Simpsons won its seventh consecutive award on Outstanding Animated Television Program.

Production categories

The Outstanding Animated Television Program was split into two competitive categories: Outstanding Animated Primetime or Late Night Television Program and Outstanding Animated Daytime Television Program. The award Outstanding Animated Television Commercial was awarded for the first time since 21st Annie Awards ceremony.
Winners are listed first, highlighted in bold.
MulanWalt Disney Feature Animation
The SimpsonsGracie Films in association with 20th Century Fox Television
  • * Dexter's LaboratoryHanna-Barbera Cartoons
  • * King of the Hill20th Century Fox Television, Deedle-Dee Productions, Judgemental Films, 3 Arts Entertainment
  • * South ParkComedy Central
  • * Steven Spielberg Presents A Pinky & The Brain HalloweenWarner Bros. Television Animation
  • Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZeroWarner Bros. Animation
  • * Belle's Magical WorldWalt Disney Television Animation
  • * FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue – Wild Brain, Inc.
  • * Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher RobinWalt Disney Television Animation
  • * Spunky's Camping Adventure – Global Television Syndication in association with CBN International
  • The New Batman/Superman AdventuresWarner Bros. Television Animation
  • * The Angry BeaversNickelodeon Animation Studio
  • * Oh Yeah! CartoonsNickelodeon Animation Studio
  • * Steven Spielberg Presents AnimaniacsWarner Bros. Television Animation
  • * Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky and the BrainWarner Bros. Television Animation
  • Geri's GamePixar
  • * Redux Riding HoodWalt Disney Television Animation
  • * Three Little PigsWalt Disney Television Animation
  • * TiteyJ.J. Sedelmaier Productions, Inc.
  • * T.R.A.N.S.I.TThe Illuminated Film Company in association with Picture Start
  • Flares/Big Pockets – Old Navy, Spümcø, Inc.
  • * G-Police – Wong Doody, Acme Filmworks
  • * Lizards IICircle-K Stores, Pacific Data Images
  • * Old FriendsAmerican Express, Warner Bros. Classic Animation
  • * Willy Wonka's Wild Ride Campaign: Shock TartsNestlé Corporation, Wild Brain, Inc.
  • The Curse of Monkey IslandLucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
  • * Eggs of SteelRhythm and Hues Studios
  • * Flying Saucer – Wild Brain, Inc.
  • Late Night Black and WhiteCartoon Network, Ink Biscuits
  • * Genie's Great Minds: Ben FranklinWalt Disney Television Animation
  • * Canada OpenCartoon Network, Wild Brain, Inc.
  • * Retromotion OpenLocomotion Channel, Wild Brain, Inc.
  • * The Wonderful Ice Cream SuitWalt Disney Company, Acme Filmworks
  • Outstanding individual achievements in Film

    Barry Cook and Tony BancroftMulan
    Pam Coats – Mulan
  • * Don Bluth and Gary GoldmanAnastasia
  • * Brian Rosen, Richard Harper, Jeffrey Kahan, and Jeff Fino – FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue
  • David Tidgwell – Mulan
  • * Jerome ChenGodzilla
  • * Michel GagnéQuest for Camelot
  • * Peter Matheson – Anastasia
  • Ruben AquinoMulan for the character Shang
  • * Tom Bancroft – Mulan for the character Mushu
  • * Mark HennMulan for the character Mulan
  • * T. Woody Yocum – Genie's Great Minds
  • Hank Azaria as Bartok – Anastasia
  • * Tim Curry as Forte – Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
  • * Jerry Orbach as Lumiere – Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
  • * Christopher Plummer as Barnaby Crooked Man – Babes in Toyland
  • * Paul Winchell as TiggerPooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin
  • Ming-Na Wen as MulanMulan
  • * Catherine Cavadini as Mary – Babes in Toyland
  • * Angela Lansbury as Marie – Anastasia
  • * Paige O'Hara as BelleBelle's Magical World
  • * Meg Ryan as AnastasiaAnastasia
  • Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, Jerry GoldsmithMulan
  • * Michele Brourman and Amanda McBroom, Joseph LoDucaHercules and Xena: The Battle for Mount Olympus
  • * Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, David NewmanAnastasia
  • * Carl JohnsonPooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin
  • * Rachel Portman and Don BlackBeauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas for the song "As Long As There is Christmas"
  • Rita Hsiao, Chris Sanders, Philip LaZebnik, Raymond Singer and Eugenia Bostwick-Singer – Mulan
  • * Karl Geurs and Carter Crocker – Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin
  • * Flip Kobler, Cindy Marcus, Bill Motz, and Bob RothBeauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
  • * Eric Tudhman, Susan Gauthire, Bruce Graham, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White – Anastasia
  • * Richard Tulloch – FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue
  • Hans Bacher – Mulan Chris SandersMulan
  • * Li Hong – FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue
  • Outstanding individual achievements in Television

    Jim ReardonThe Simpsons for the episode "Trash of the Titans"
    Vincent Davis – Cow and Chicken
  • * Gary Katona and Ed Wexler – Genie's Great Minds
  • * John W. Lynn, Jr. – Celebrity Deathmatch
  • * Rob RenzettiOh Yeah! Cartoons for the episode "F-Tales"
  • Maurice LaMarche as The Brain – Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky & The Brain
  • * Nandor Nevai as Delivery Man, Sniz & FondueKaBlam!
  • * Rob Paulsen as Pinky – Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky & The Brain
  • * David Warner as Doctor Vic Frankenstein – Steven Spielberg Presents Toonsylvania
  • * Robin Williams as Genie – Genie's Great Minds
  • June Foray as GrannyThe Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries
  • * Christine Cavanaugh as Dexter – Dexter's Laboratory
  • * Kathy Najimy as Peggy Hill – King of the Hill
  • * Bebe Neuwirth as Belladonna – All Dogs Go to Heaven
  • * April Winchell as Cruella DeVilleDisney's 101 Dalmatians: The Series
  • Alf Clausen and Ken KeelerThe Simpsons for the episode "The City of New York Vs. Homer Simpson" for the song "You're Checkin' In"
  • * Bill Burnett and Guy MoonCow and Chicken for the episode "The Ugliest Weenie, Part 2"
  • * Lino Sound for the song "Suave-O-Matic" – KaBlam! for the episode"The Off-Beats"
  • * Randy Petersen and Kevin QuinnDisney's 101 Dalmatians: The Series for the episode "Dalmatian Vacation, Part 2" for the song "Surf Puppies 101"
  • * David Smith, Thomas Chase and Steve RuckerDexter's Laboratory for the episode LABretto
  • Charles M. Howell IV, Earl Kress and John Ludin – Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky & The Brain for the episode "The Family That Poits Together Narfs Together"
  • * Cydne Clark and Steve Granat – Disney's 101 Dalmatians: The Series for the episode "Swine Song"
  • * Derek Drymon, Robert Porter and Peter HannanCatDog for the episode "DogGone"
  • * Steve MarmelJohnny Bravo for the episode "The Perfect Gift"
  • * Mark McCorkle and Robert SchooleyGenie's Great Minds
  • Carlos RamosOh Yeah! Cartoons for the episode "ChalkZone"
  • * Dan Chessher – The Angry Beavers for the episode "The Mighty Knothead"
  • * Dale Hendrickson – Silver Surfer for the episode Antibody
  • * Mike Lowery – The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries for the episode "Fair's Fair"
  • * Pascal Morelli – The Legend of Calamity Jane for the episodes "An Army of Rogues"
  • Barry Caldwell – Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky & The Brain for the episode "Brain Acres"
  • * Maxwell Atoms (Adam Burton)Cow and Chicken for the episode "Karate Chick"
  • * Linda MillerDisney's 101 Dalmatians: The Series for the episode "Bad to the Bone"
  • * Cynthia Petrovic – Disney's 101 Dalmatians: The Series for the episode "Home Is Where the Bark Is"
  • * Carlos Ramos – Oh Yeah! Cartoons for the episode "ChalkZone"
  • Juried Awards

    Winsor McCay Award
    Recognition for career contributions to the art of animation
    Known today for his fine art paintings, Earle worked for the Walt Disney Studios as background artist, color stylist and production designer for such classic films as Lady and the Tramp and Sleeping Beauty and later created art films of his own.
    One of the world's most influential animation filmmakers, Miyazaki is the director of many Japanese features, including My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, and Princess Mononoke, the highest-grossing film ever released in Japan.
    A veteran animation teacher, director and producer of both theatrical shorts (including the Oscar-winning The Critic) and commercials, Pintoff helped to define a new look for animation in the 1950s through his work at UPA and Terrytoons.
    June Foray Award
    Recognition of benevolent/charitable impact on the art and industry of animation
    • Antran Manoogian
    Certificate of Merit
    Recognition for service to the art, craft and industry of animation

    Multiple wins and nominations

    The following twenty productions received multiple nominations:
    NominationsProduction
    12Mulan
    9Anastasia
    7Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky & The Brain
    5Disney's 101 Dalmatians: The Series
    5Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
    5Oh Yeah! Cartoons
    5Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin
    4FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue
    4Genie's Great Mind
    3Cow and Chicken
    3Dexter's Laboratory
    3The Simpsons
    2The Angry Beavers
    2Babes in Toyland
    2Belle's Magical World
    2KaBlam!
    2King of the Hill
    2The Legend of Calamity Jane
    2Quest for Camelot
    2The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries

    The following three productions received multiple awards:
    AwardsProduction
    10Mulan
    3Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky & The Brain
    3The Simpsons