Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Music in a Feature Production explained

Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Music in a Feature Production
Awarded For:Excellence in music for animated feature productions
Presenter:ASIFA-Hollywood
Country:United States
Year:1995
Holder:Daniel Pemberton, Metro Boomin (2023)

The Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Music in a Feature Production (or Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature Production) is an Annie Award given annually to the best music in an animated feature film, theatrical or direct-to-video. It began in 1997 as the Annie Award for "Best Individual Achievement: Music in a Feature/Home Video Production". Throughout the following years, the title was renamed "Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature Production", "Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music Score in an Animated Feature Production", and "Outstanding Music in an Animated Feature Production" before changing to its current title in 2005. It was retitled "Best Music in an Animated Feature Production" in 2006 for three years before being reverted to "Music in an Animated Feature Production" in 2009.

Winners and nominees

†=Non-feature nominee₳=Non-theatrical feature nominee

1990s

YearFilmStudios
1995
(23rd)
[1]
PocahontasAlan Menken (composer), Stephen Schwartz (lyricist)
AnimaniacsRichard Stone
Batman: the Animated SeriesShirley Walker
Dr. Seuss’ Daisy May MayziePhillip Appleby (composer), Theodore Geisel (lyricist, posthumously)
A Goofy Movie (Songs: "I 2 I" and "Stand Out")Patrick DeRemier, Roy Freeland (songwriters)
1996
(24th)
[2]
Toy StoryRandy Newman
AnimaniacsRichard Stone, Steven Bernstein, Julie Bernstein
GargoylesCarl Johnson
James and the Giant Peach
The Hunchback of Notre DameAlan Menken (composer), Stephen Schwartz (lyricist)
1997
(25th)
[3]
Cats Don't DanceRandy Newman
Aladdin and the King of ThievesMark Watters, Carl Johnson
Cats Don't DanceSteve Goldstein
Leslie Bricusse
This Land Is Your Land: The Animated Kids' Songs of Woody Guthrie † Woody Guthrie, Frank Fuchs
1998
(26th)
[4]
Mulan Matthew Wilder and David Zippel (songs), Jerry Goldsmith (score)
Anastasia Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (songs), David Newman (score)
(Song: "As Long As There's Christmas") ₳ Rachel Portman, music; Don Black
Michele Brourman and Amanda McBroom (songs), Joseph LoDuca (score)
Carl Johnson
1999
(27th)
[5]
The Iron Giant Michael Kamen
Antz Harry Gregson-Williams, John Powell
(Song: "We Are One") ₳ Tom Snow (composer), Marty Panzer, Jack Feldman (lyricists)
(Song: "My Lullaby") ₳ Scott Warrender (composer), Joss Whedon (lyricist)
Tarzan (Song: "Two Worlds") Phil Collins (composed and lyricist)

2000s

YearFilmStudios
2000
(28th)
[6]
Toy Story 2 Randy Newman (composer, songs and music)
Dinosaur James Newton Howard (music)
The Road to El Dorado Elton John, Tim Rice, Hans Zimmer, John Powell (music)
The Tigger Movie (Song: "Round My Family Tree") Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman (music and lyrics)
Wakko's Wish Richard Stone, Steven Bernstein, Julie Bernstein, Gordon L. Goodwin, Timothy Kelly (composers)
2001
(29th)
[7]
Shrek John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams
James Newton Howard
The Emperor's New Groove John Debney
Danny Troob
Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders Louis Febre
2002
(30th)
[8]
Spirited Away Joe Hisaishi
Ice Age David Newman
Lilo & Stitch Alan Silvestri, Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu
Monsters, Inc. Randy Newman
Return to Never Land Joel McNeely (score), Jonatha Brooke (Song: "I'll Try"), They Might Be Giants (Song: "So to Be One of Us")
2003
(31st)
[9]
Finding Nemo Thomas Newman
Brother Bear
Harry Gregson-Williams
2004
(32nd)
[10]
The Incredibles Michael Giacchino
Kenji Kawai
The Lion King 1½Don Harper, Lebo M, Johnny Clegg, Martin Erskene, Seth Friedman
Shrek 2 Harry Gregson-Williams
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Gregor Narholz
2005
(33rd)
[11] [12]
Julian Nott
Madagascar Hans Zimmer
2006
(34th)
[13]
Cars Randy Newman
The Ant Bully John Debney
Bah Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas Gordon Goodwin
John Powell
A Monkey's Tale Laura Karpman
2007
(35th)
[14]
Ratatouille Michael Giacchino
Bee Movie Rupert Gregson-Williams
Amy Powers, Russ DeSalvo, Jeff Danna
Meet the Robinsons Danny Elfman, Rufus Wainwright, Rob Thomas
Persepolis Olivier Bernet
2008
(36th)
[15]
Kung Fu Panda Hans Zimmer and John Powell
Kevin Manthei
Horton Hears a Who! John Powell
The Tale of Despereaux William Ross
Waltz with Bashir Max Richter
2009
(37th)
[16]
Coraline Bruno Coulais
John Powell
Ponyo Joe Hisaishi
Up Michael Giacchino

2010s

YearFilmStudios
2010
(38th)
[17]
How to Train Your Dragon John Powell
Despicable Me Heitor Pereira
The Illusionist Sylvain Chomet
David Hirschfelder
Shrek Forever After Harry Gregson-Williams
2011
(39th)
[18] [19]
The Adventures of Tintin John Williams
Puss in Boots Henry Jackman
Rio Mikael Mutti, Siedah Garrett, Carlinhos Brown, Sergio Mendes, John Powell
Winnie the Pooh Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Zooey Deschanel, Henry Jackman
2012
(40th)
[20]
Wreck-It Ralph Henry Jackman, Skrillex, Adam Young, Matthew Thiessen, Jamie Houston, Yasushi Akimoto
Adventures in Zambezia Bruce Retief
Brave Patrick Doyle, Mark Andrews, Alex Mandel
Hotel Transylvania Mark Mothersbaugh
The Lorax John Powell, Cinco Paul
John Powell, Adam Schlesinger, Ester Dean
Rise of the Guardians Alexandre Desplat
Secret of the Wings Joel McNeely, Brendan Milburn, Valerie Vigoda
2013
(41st)
[21]
Frozen Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Christophe Beck
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Mark Mothersbaugh
The Croods Alan Silvestri
Despicable Me 2 Heitor Pereira, Pharrell Williams
Epic Danny Elfman
Free Birds Dominic Lewis
Monsters University Randy Newman
Turbo Henry Jackman
2014
(42nd)
[22]
How to Train Your Dragon 2 John Powell, Jónsi
Cheatin' Nicole Renaud
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Song of the Sea
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
2015
(43rd)
[23] [24]
Inside Out Michael Giacchino
Anomalisa Carter Burwell
Kevin Riepl
Boy and the World Ruben Feffer, Gustavo Kurlat
The Good Dinosaur Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna
2016
(44th)
[25] [26]
The Little Prince Hans Zimmer, Richard Harvey, and Camille
Kristopher Carter, Lolita Ritmanis and Michael McCuistion
Sing Joby Talbot
The Red Turtle Laurent Perez del Mar
The Secret Life of Pets Alexandre Desplat
2017
(45th)
[27] [28]
Coco Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Germaine Franco, Adrian Molina, Michael Giacchino
Theodore Shapiro
Loving Vincent Clint Mansell
Olaf's Frozen Adventure Kate Anderson, Elyssa Samsel, Christophe Beck, Jeff Morrow
The Breadwinner Jeff Danna, Mychael Danna
2018
(46th)
[29] [30]
Incredibles 2 Michael Giacchino
Danny Elfman, Tyler, the Creator
Harry Gregson-Williams, Tom Howe
Ralph Breaks the Internet Henry Jackman, Tom MacDougall, Dan Reynolds, Alan Menken, Phil Johnston
Smallfoot Heitor Pereira, Karey Kirkpatrick, Wayne Kirkpatrick
2019
(47th)
[31] [32]
I Lost My Body Dan Levy
Away Gints Zilbalodis
Frozen 2 Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Frode Fjellheim, Christophe Beck
Spies in Disguise Theodore Shapiro, Mark Ronson
Toy Story 4 Randy Newman

2020s

YearFilmStudios
2020
(48th)
[33] [34]
SoulTrent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Jon Batiste
OnwardMychael Danna, Jeff Danna
Over the MoonSteven Price, Christopher Curtis, Marjorie Duffield, Helen Park
The WilloughbysMark Mothersbaugh, Alessia Cara, Jon Levine, Colton Fisher
WolfwalkersBruno Coulais, Kíla
2021
(49th)
[35] [36]
EncantoGermaine Franco, Lin-Manuel Miranda
LucaDan Romer
Poupelle of Chimney TownYouki Kojima, Yuta Bandoh
Raya and the Last Dragon
Vivo
2022
(50th)
[37]
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Alexandre Desplat, Roeban Katz, Guillermo del Toro, Patrick McHale
Turning Red Ludwig Göransson, Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell
Mad God Dan Wool
The Bad Guys Daniel Pemberton
The Sea Beast Mark Mancina, Nell Benjamin, Laurence O'Keefe
2023
(51st)
[38] [39]
Daniel Pemberton, Metro Boomin
The Boy and the Heron Joe Hisaishi
Elemental Thomas Newman, Lauv
Suzume Kazuma Jinnouchi, RADWIMPS
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross

Award Records

Multiple Wins

5 wins

4 wins

2 wins

Multiple Nominations

12 nominations

8 nominations

6 nominations

5 nominations

4 nominations

3 nominations

2 nominations

See also

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 24th Annual Annie Awards. Annie Awards.org. September 14, 2021.
  3. Web site: 25th Annual Annie Awards. Annie Awards.org. September 14, 2021.
  4. Web site: 26th Annual Annie Awards. Annie Awards.org. September 14, 2021.
  5. Web site: 27th Annual Annie Awards. Annie Awards.org. September 14, 2021.
  6. Web site: 'Toy Story 2,' 'Fantasia' top Annie winners. Variety. Greg. Reifsteck. November 12, 2000. September 14, 2021.
  7. Web site: Shrek Wins Big At 2001 Annie Awards. Animation World Network. Heather. Kenyon. January 16, 2002. September 14, 2021.
  8. Web site: 'Lilo' leads Annie noms with 10. Variety. Denise. Martin. January 5, 2003. September 14, 2021.
  9. Web site: 'Finding Nemo' nets top animation prize. Today. February 8, 2004. September 14, 2021.
  10. Web site: The Incredibles & Brad Bird Soar at Annie Awards. Animation World Network. Sarah. Balsley. January 30, 2005. September 14, 2021.
  11. Web site: Wallace & Gromit Leads Annie Nominations. Animation World Network. Rick. DeMott. December 5, 2005. September 14, 2021.
  12. Web site: Gromit Sweeps Annie Awards. Animation Magazine. Ryan. Ball. February 5, 2006. September 14, 2021.
  13. Web site: 'Cars' best film at Annie Awards. The Hollywood Reporter. Gregg. Kilday. February 12, 2007. September 14, 2021.
  14. Web site: 'Ratatouille' nearly sweeps Annies. Variety. Peter. Debruge. February 8, 2008. September 14, 2021.
  15. Web site: 'Kung Fu Panda' rules Annie Awards. Variety. Peter. Debruge. January 30, 2009. September 14, 2021.
  16. Web site: Up Wins the Annie. Vulture. Adam K.. Raymond. February 7, 2010. September 14, 2021.
  17. Web site: 38th Annual Annie Animation Awards: DWA's 'How To Train Your Dragon' Wins (After Disney Boycotts). Deadline Hollywood. Nikki. Finke. February 5, 2011. September 14, 2021.
  18. Web site: 'Kung Fu Panda 2' Leads Annie Award Nominations. The Hollywood Reporter. Rebecca. Ford. December 5, 2011. September 14, 2021.
  19. Web site: Annie Awards: 'Rango' Best Feature, 'The Simpsons' Best TV Series. Deadline Hollywood. February 4, 2012. September 14, 2021.
  20. Web site: Annie Awards: 'Wreck-It-Ralph' Wins 5 Including Feature, Robot Chicken 'DC Comics Special' TV, 'Paperman' Best Short. Deadline Hollywood. Dominic. Patten. February 2, 2013. September 14, 2021.
  21. Web site: 'Frozen' Takes Top Prize at Annie Awards. Variety. Terry. Flores. February 1, 2014. September 14, 2021.
  22. Web site: 'How To Train Your Dragon 2′ Wins Annie Awards' Top Honor. Deadline Hollywood. Erik. Pedersen. January 31, 2015. September 14, 2021.
  23. Web site: Annie Awards Noms: 'Inside Out', 'Anomalisa', 'Shaun The Sheep', 'Good Dinosaur' & 'Peanuts ' Up For Best Feature. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. December 1, 2015. September 14, 2021.
  24. Annie Awards 2016 winners list: Inside Out takes top prizes. Entertainment Weekly. Devan. Coggan. February 7, 2016. September 14, 2021.
  25. Web site: 'Zootopia' Leads Annie Awards Nominations. Deadline Hollywood. Patrick. Hipes. November 28, 2016. September 14, 2021.
  26. Web site: Annie Awards: 'Zootopia' Takes Best Animated Feature & 5 Others: Complete Winners List. Deadline Hollywood. Dominic. Patten. Erik. Pedersen. February 4, 2017. September 14, 2021.
  27. Web site: 'Coco' Tops 2018 Annie Awards Nominations With 13. Variety. Terry. Flores. December 4, 2017. September 14, 2021.
  28. Web site: 'Coco' Takes Annie Award for Best Animated Feature. TheWrap. Matt. Donnelly. Steve. Pond. February 3, 2018. September 14, 2021.
  29. Web site: Annie Awards: 'Incredibles 2,' 'Ralph' Lead Feature Nominees; 'Mary Poppins Returns' Also Nominated. The Hollywood Reporter. Carolyn. Giardina. December 3, 2018. September 14, 2021.
  30. Web site: 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' Sweeps With Seven Wins at Annie Awards. TheWrap. Steve. Pond. Jeremy. Fuster. February 2, 2019. September 14, 2021.
  31. Web site: Annie Awards: 'Frozen 2,' 'Missing Link' Lead Year of Surprises and Snubs. The Hollywood Reporter. Carolyn. Giardina. December 2, 2019. September 14, 2021.
  32. Web site: 'Klaus' and Netflix Dominate at the Annie Awards. TheWrap. Steve. Pond. January 25, 2020. September 14, 2021.
  33. Web site: 'Soul' and 'Wolfwalkers' Lead 48th Annie Awards with 10 Nominations. IndieWire. Bill. Desowitz. March 3, 2021. September 14, 2021.
  34. Web site: 'Soul' Edges 'Wolfwalkers' For Most Trophies At Annie Awards; Three For TV's 'Hilda' Leads Field – Winners List. Deadline Hollywood. Erik. Pedersen. April 16, 2021. September 14, 2021.
  35. Web site: 'Raya And The Last Dragon' and 'Belle' among Annie nominees. Screen Daily International. John. Hazelton. December 22, 2021. December 22, 2021.
  36. Web site: Annie Awards: 'The Mitchells Vs. The Machines', 'Arcane' Dominate; 'Flee' Takes Best Indie Film – Full Winners List. Deadline Hollywood. Patrick. Hipes. March 12, 2022. March 12, 2022.
  37. Web site: Annie Awards Nominations: 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio' & 'Marcel The Shell' Lead Field. Deadline. Erik. Pedersen. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023.
  38. Web site: Flores . Terry . 'Nimona' Leads Annie Awards Animated Feature Competition' 'Wish' Snubbed . January 11, 2024 . January 11, 2024 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  39. Web site: Annie Awards: 'Spider-Man: Across the ‘Spider Verse' Leads With 7 Wins, Including Best Feature. The Hollywood Reporter. Hilary. Lewis. February 17, 2024. February 18, 2024.