SANTA MONICA – Two Asian-made films have entered the race to win the Oscar for best animated feature.

Japanese crimer "Tekkonkinkreet" and the Hong Kong-made "TMNT" are among 12 movies that have been submitted to the Academy of Motion Pictures . These will be screened and the Academy announce nominations on Jan 22, 2008.

The Academy noted that three of the other pics -- " Alvin and the Chipmunks," "Beowulf" and " Persepolis " -- have not yet had their required Los Angeles qualifying run. The submitted features must fulfill the general release requirements and meet all of the category’s other qualifying rules before they can advance in the voting process.

The Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2007 will be presented on Sunday, February 24, 2008.

Full list of films submitted for 2007 best animated movie Oscar

" Alvin and the Chipmunks"

"Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters"

"Bee Movie"

"Beowulf"

"Meet the Robinsons"

" Persepolis "

"Ratatouille"

"Shrek the Third"

"The Simpsons Movie"

"Surf’s Up"

"Tekkonkinkreet"

"TMNT"

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