Top 15 Animation Movies Picks from 2008

To everyone's surprise, including his own, Po, an overweight, clumsy panda, is chosen as protector of the Valley of Peace. His suitability will soon be tested as the valley's arch-enemy is on his way. Find out about Kung Fu Panda / IMDB / YouTube

The Madagascar animals fly back to New York City, but crash-land on an African nature reserve in Kenya, where they meet others of their own kind, and Alex especially discovers his royal heritage as prince of a lion pride. Details on Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa / IMDB / YouTube

The canine star of a fictional sci-fi/action show that believes his powers are real embarks on a cross country trek to save his co-star from a threat he believes is just as real. Look into Bolt / IMDB / YouTube

Horton the Elephant struggles to protect a microscopic community from his neighbors who refuse to believe it exists. Details on Horton Hears a Who! / IMDB / YouTube

A precocious and outspoken Iranian girl grows up during the Islamic Revolution. Details on Persepolis / IMDB / YouTube

As the Clone Wars sweep the galaxy, Anakin Skywalker and his new Padawan, Ahsoka Tano, embark on a mission to rescue the kidnapped son of Jabba the Hutt. The renegade Count Dooku, however, is determined to ensure that they fail. Check out Star Wars: The Clone Wars / IMDB / YouTube

An Israeli film director interviews fellow veterans of the 1982 invasion of Lebanon to reconstruct his own memories of his term of service in that conflict. Learn about Waltz with Bashir / IMDB / YouTube

An unusually brave mouse helps to restore happiness to a forlorn kingdom after making friends with a gentleman rat. Find out about The Tale of Despereaux / IMDB / YouTube

Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield must battle a rogue warrior seeking revenge after unleashing the deadly G-Virus, whilst a mutated monster goes on a rampage. Check out Resident Evil: Degeneration / IMDB / YouTube

A collection of key events mark Bruce Wayne's life as he journeys from beginner to Dark Knight. Check out Batman: Gotham Knight / IMDB / YouTube

After falling head over hooves in love with Giselle, Elliot's road to the altar takes a slight detour when Mr. Weenie is 'kidnapped' by his human owners. A rescue mission starts. Oh, and there's also a group of pampered pets. Get info on Open Season 2 / IMDB / YouTube

A stage magician's rabbit gets into a magical onstage brawl against his neglectful guardian with two magic hats. Check out Presto / IMDB / YouTube

The Planet Express crew discovers a tentacle-covered, planet-sized alien that wishes to copulate with it all the inhabitants of Earth. Read about Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs / IMDB / YouTube

An evil scientist's assistant aspires to become a scientist himself, much to the displeasure of the rest of the evil science community. Get info on Igor / IMDB / YouTube

The Planet Express crew get trapped in a fantasy world. Read about Futurama: Bender's Game / IMDB / YouTube