For "The Croods, " a new DreamWorks Animation film about a family of cavemen which Fox is releasing Friday, Mr. Young collaborated on yet another song, called "Shine Your Way, " featuring the additional vocals of the Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna.

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The Oscars ceremony on 24 February will be hosted from Hollywood by Seth MacFarlane, the creator of hit US TV comedy animation series Family Guy.

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"Ice Age is the only animated series outside of DreamWorks Animation and Disney that has had any success tapping into the lucrative family audience, " says Jeff Bock of Exhibitor Relations.

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The series will join the network's Sunday-night animation slate, which currently houses American Dad, King of the Hill, The Simpsons and Family Guy.

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There you go, dear readers, my list of the top ten best Christmas movies featuring animation or puppets for your entire family to enjoy together.

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