Japanese animator Takahata wins Winsor McCay Award

Undated photo shows Japanese animated film director Isao Takahata, known for his 2013 film "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya." The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations for its 43rd annual Annie Awards on Dec. 1, 2015, naming Takahata among three recipients of the Winsor McCay Award, one of the juried awards in recognition of career contributions to the art of animation. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo