Kung Fu Panda 2 was recognised in the animated film category, along with A Cat In Paris, Chico And Rita, Puss In Boots and Rango.

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Inspired by classic film noir pictures, "A Cat in Paris" tells the story of Dino, a house cat by day and a burglar's accomplice by night.

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And the category for Best Animated Film excluded A Cat In Paris and Ice Age: Continental Drift, which no doubt raised a few eyebrows.

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Which bring us to a story about a lost cat in Paris.

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The stylish and sultry piece follows the actress from her bed to a fashion studio, driving a beige motorbike through empty Paris streets in a fitted cat suit.

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