The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

PR maven Matthew Freud and fellow Brit and collaborator Charlie Mackesy apologized for winning an Oscar for The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse.

The streaming service recently became the home of A Charlie Brown Christmas, which for decades had aired every year on broadcast TV. Taking the mic from Freud, Mackesy recounted a conversation with a woman from his hometown who was helping him with his outfit for Oscar night. Along with Freud, the film’s producers include Cara Speller, Hannah Minghella and JJ Abrams, and the BBC aired it as a holiday special in the UK. Freud closed by quipping that he was “also really sorry to my children, my girlfriend and my colleagues at [PR firm] Freuds for basically being absent over the last two years.” “I’ve never made a film before, so this is bewildering,” Freud said in accepting the trophy. The Boy came into Oscar night as a heavy favorite in the category.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes Apple Original film that honors the strength of our shared humanity.

Directed by Peter Baynton (The Tiger Who Came to Tea) and Mackesy, the film is adapted from the original book in collaboration with Jon Croker (Paddington 2). CODA was also the first motion picture starring a predominantly Deaf cast in leading roles to win Best Picture; Troy Kotsur, the first Deaf male actor to win Best Supporting Actor; and writer-director Siân Heder landed her first-ever Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The acclaimed film was also recently honored with a BAFTA Film Award win, four Annie Awards including Best Special Production, and an NAACP Image Awards nomination for Outstanding Short Form (Animated) film.

The 2023 Academy Awards have come and gone, and Apple TV+ has come out on top in the Best Animated Short Film category with 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and ...

'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse' is a film that can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages. Congratulations to Charlie Mackesy, Matthew Freud, and the entire team behind the film on their well-deserved Oscar win. The 2023 Academy Awards have come and gone, and Apple TV+ has come out on top in the Best Animated Short Film category with ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.’ The film, directed by Charlie Mackesy and Matthew Freud, follows the unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox, and a horse as they search for a home. Through beautiful animation and poignant storytelling, the film shows that even the most unlikely of companions can find common ground and support one another through life's ups and downs. But it wasn't just Abrams' name that drew attention – the But what is it about this heartwarming tale that captured the hearts of voters?

Charlie Mackesy says that people's reactions to his book The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse and its film adaptation were “a greater award” than his ...

[Matthew Freud](/topic/matthew-freud) said: “We have never made a film before so this is bewildering beyond. After its publication in 2019, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse was named book of the year by Waterstones and was shortlisted for the British Book Awards’ non-fiction lifestyle book of the year. Charlie Mackesy says that people’s reactions to his book The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse and its film adaptation were “a greater award” than his newly-won Oscar.

Directed by Charlie Mackesy and Peter Baynton, the film also marks Apple's first Academy Award for an animated short. Released in December last year, the ...

It is said to be a “story of kindness, friendship, courage and hope for viewers of all ages”. In 2022, Apple Original Films acquired the movie and released it on Apple TV+ on Christmas Day. Directed by Charlie Mackesy and Peter Baynton, the film also marks Apple’s first Academy Award for an animated short.

Apple TV+ and BBC Christmas hit "The Boy..." caps a series of awards by taking home another trophy at the Academy Awards.

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The BBC's adaptation of his book won the Academy Award for best animated short film on Sunday. The illustrated book explores the friendship between the four ...

After its publication in 2019, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse was named book of the year by Waterstones and was shortlisted for the British Book Awards’ non-fiction lifestyle book of the year. Producer Matthew Freud said: “We have never made a film before so this is bewildering beyond. The illustrated book explores the friendship between the four titular characters as they journey together in search of a home and features voice acting.

The animated adaptation of Charlie Mackesy's The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse was awarded the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the Academy ...

The film is now streaming on Apple TV+. BBC chief content officer Charlotte Moore commissioned the film. ’The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse’ captivated audiences on the BBC at Christmas.”