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Year: 2011 (84th) Academy Awards
Category: Animated Feature Film
Film Title: Rango
Winner: Gore Verbinski
Presenter: Chris Rock
Date & Venue: February 26, 2012; Hollywood & Highland Center
GORE VERBINSKI:
Thank you so much. This is crazy. Someone asked me if this film was for kids and, I don't know, but it was certainly created by a bunch of grownups acting like children, and we just had the best time. I want to thank the real-world chameleon, Mr. Johnny Depp, and the entire cast for coming out and playing. To the artists, "Crash" McCreery, Jim Byrkit, Hal Hickel, Tim Alexander, John Knoll, everybody at Blind Wink and ILM who put so much passion into every frame. And to the early believers, John Logan, Graham King, Brad Grey, and everyone at Paramount who really let us try something different. And to my beautiful wife and my family, who inspire me every day with their smiles and laughter. It doesn't get any better than this. Thank you.
© Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
[Note: All winners are present except where noted; NOT all winners may have spoken.]
