Today we look at Best Animated Feature Film, which is surprisingly competitive this year, especially compared to most years. With our annual Oscar Prediction contest underway, now is the best time to look at the nominees and try and figure out who the favorites are and which films should just feel honored to be nominated. November 13th, 2012 by Buena Vista Home Entertainmentģ-D, Royalty, Arranged Marriage, Curses, Prologue, Voiceover/Narration, Animals Gone Bad, Paralysis / Loss of a Limb, Coming of Age, 3-D - Shot in 3-D, Set in Scotland Merida struggles with the unpredictable forces of nature, magic and a dark, ancient curse to set things right. A clash of wills with her mother compels Merida to make a reckless choice, which unleashes unintended peril on her father's kingdom and her mother's life. The impetuous, tangle-haired Merida, though a daughter of royalty, would prefer to make her mark as a great archer. A rugged and mythic Scotland is the setting for this action-adventure.