Our “Road to the Oscars” series is in full swing, ready to help you with your Oscar pools. This week, we looked at some of the more obscure categories like Best Live Action Short and Best Foreign Film, as well as the more mainstream Best Animated Film category. Adam Spunberg takes a look back.

The deepest field of Best Animated Film nominees ever is headlined by Pixar’s “Up.” Many experts think “Up” is a lock for this category, but Wes Anderson’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox” is among a feisty group of challengers hoping to pull an upset. Nate Freiberg reports in our “Road to the Oscars” series.

Wes Anderson’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox” is nothing short of fantastic, says Seth Keim is his review of the movie. The film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel just might have what it takes to challenge perceived favorite “Up” for Best Animated Film at the Oscars.

For years, Best Animated Film has seen just 3 nominees. But with the success of films like Up, Ponyo, and Coraline joining upcoming titles like The Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Princess and the Frog, it’s possible we could see 5 nominees. Sasha Stone of Awards Daily reports.