2008 in anime Internationally, "La Maison en Petits Cubes" won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film and "Le Cristal d'Annecy" at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. "Sword of the Stranger" was nominated for the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Animated Feature Film. "Ponyo" and "The Sky Crawlers" were in competition for the Golden Lion at the 65th Venice International Film Festival. A list of anime that debuted in theaters between January 1 and December 31, 2008. A list of anime television series that debuted between January 1 and December 31, 2008. A list of original net animations that debuted
In the City (South African festival) In the City (South African festival) In The City is a South African, one day music festival that takes place annually in Johannesburg at the Mary Fitzgerald Square. In The City was started in 2012 by "Seed Experiences", the same company responsible for the Cape Town festival "Rocking The Daisies". As such, both of the festivals have shared headlining acts since In The City's inception in 2012 and the first year's edition hosted Bloc Party as its international headlining act. In The City 2012 was considered a huge success as it sold out all of its tickets. The festival is