Fighting off stiff competition, Collingwood O'Hare Ent.'s THE SECRET SHOW made off with two awards at the BAFTA Children's Awards last night at the Hilton, Park Lane, London. The high-action comedy/adventure series for seven- to 12-year-olds received the coveted award for best Animation, as well as the Interactive award for its innovative website. The other winners were:
* Channel of the Year: CBeebies* Feature Film: HAPPY FEET* Independent Production Company: Aardman Animations* International: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS* Pre-School Animation: CHARLIE AND LOLA* Video Game: BUZZ! JUNIOR: JUNGLE PARTY (PS2)* Writer: Bridget Hurst, CHARLIE AND LOLA* BAFTA Kids' Vote in Association with Electronic Arts: THE SIMPSONS MOVIE
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is the U.K.'s leading organization dedicated to the recognition and promotion of excellence in the fields of the moving image.