The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has announced the 12 animated films that will be vying for a nomination for the Best Animated Feature category at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Both The Secret World of Arrietty and From Up on Poppy Hill are among the 12 films on the shortlist for a Golden Globe nomination.

The HFPA can choose up to five films for the final nominee list; the official slate of nominees will be announced on December 13, 2012. The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards will be held on January 13, 2013.

The Golden Globe nominees have been announced. Unfortunately, neither The Secret World of Arrietty or From Up on Poppy Hill were nominated for Best Animated Feature.