KUALA LUMPUR: Popular local animated duo Upin & Ipin has a chance at Oscar glory. The beloved twins’ blockbuster 2019 film, “Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal”, has been included in the longlist for nominees for Best Animated Film at the 2020 Academy Awards. News of Upin & Ipin’s inclusion in the Oscars longlist was announced by local production company Les’ Copaque Production via its official Instagram and Twitter accounts. “’Keris Siamang Tunggal’ is listed together with 32 international animation films for 2020 Oscar nomination. “Keris Siamang Tunggal” was awarded the Best Film Story at the 2019 International Animation Film Festival (Animaze) in Montreal, Canada.

Source: New Strait Times October 18, 2019 02:48 UTC