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Description: Shorts International will once again bring the Oscar® nominated short film program (live-action and animation) to theaters in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom beginning Feb. 19. The theatrical release of the Academy Award® nominated short films, which has met with enthusiastic audiences ever since its launch five years ago, will give people around the world an opportunity to see the nominated films prior to the 82 Academy Awards® ceremony on March 7.