MUMBAI: The 39th Annual Annie Awards has announced the name of ten films that have received Best Animated Feature nominations this year.

The ten films that were nominated are: A Cat in Paris, Arthur Christmas, Arrugas, Cars 2, Chico & Rita, Kung Fu Panda 2, Puss In Boots, Rango, Rio and The Adventures of Tintin.

"We are really excited about the expanded list of nominations this year...in all 28 categories. All of the major animation studios are represented, as are some of the independent productions from Europe and South America. This certainly is a testament to the wide reach and appeal of animation and the people who create it," said ASIFA-Hollywood president Frank Gladstone in a statement.

The Annie Awards produced by the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood cover 28 categories that include Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Special Production, Commercials, Short Subjects and Outstanding Individual Achievements.