Miyazaki's 'Spirited Away' wins Annie Awards in 4 categories

LOS ANGELES, United States - The critically acclaimed film by Japanese animation genius Hayao Miyazaki (file photo) titled ''Spirited Away'' (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi) won in four categories of the Annie Awards on Feb. 1, giving a boost to its Oscar prospects. The International Animated Film Society named the Japanese film the year's best animated theatrical feature, also heaping the highest praise on the film's directing, writing and music. (Kyodo)

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