Oscars 2023's best-animated short is Apple's "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse."
Braved the movie theater for the Oscar nominated animated shorts this evening, and "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" is comfortably the worst 35 minutes I've experienced in a theater in years. Just inspirational refrigerator magnet platitudes for 35 minutes straight pic.twitter.com/NqpuqK8MDx
— the notional colleague (@thatsameslouch) March 4, 2023
This fable animated short is written by Charlie Mackesy and directed by Peter Baynton.
The production companies behind it are Apple Studios, Bad Robot Productions, and NoneMore Productions.
For those who haven't watched it yet, this winning short film stars many popular Hollywood actors; Tom Hollander, Jude Coward Nicoll, Gabriel Byrne, etc.
Oscars 2023: Apple's 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse' is Best Animated Short!
According to MacRumors' latest report, "The Boy, the Fox, and the Horse" is Oscars 2023's best animated short.
(Photo : Screenshot from Twitter post of @RealGDT)
Oscars 2023: Apple's 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse' as Best Animated Short! Where to Watch, Other Details
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022, Baynton, Mackesy) is a heart-warming thing of beauty. A Haiku done with superb artistic and technical skill. Look for it, please!! pic.twitter.com/dO70CkkVsb
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) January 27, 2023
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Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulated the team behind the movie because it was the only film that allowed Apple to receive an Academy Award this 2023.
"Your beautiful short tells an enduring story about the meaning of kindness, acceptance, and hope," said Cook via his official Twitter post.
Apple's Worldwide Video Head, Zack Van Amburg, also shared his excitement.
Multiwinners list for The Annie Awards:
— ToonHive (@ToonHive) February 26, 2023
Guillermo’s Del Toro’s Pinocchio - 5 wins
The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse - 4 wins
Love Death + Robots - 4 wins
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On - 3 wins
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish - 2 wins
Oni: Thunder Gods Tale - 2 wins pic.twitter.com/7LJfFew89h
He said that his proud of Charlie Mackesy, as well as the team behind the animated short. Amburg also thanked the Academy for the recognition.
As of writing, Apple already has over 340 wins and more than 1,420 award nominations.
The giant tech firm is expected to increase these numbers as it releases more amazing animated shorts, movies, and TV shows in the future.
About 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse'
Apple's Newsroom blog post explained that "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse" is about discovering connections in unexpected places.
It focuses on the unlikely friendship between a boy, a mole, a fox, and a horse. The moral story of this animated short is love for yourself and others.
It also explains that a home is not always a fixed place.
If you want to watch "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse," you can view this amazing animated short via Apple TV+.
It can also be streamed via BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the United Kingdom. If you want to learn more details about this winning animated short, all you need to do is click this link.
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