Last night, The Los Angeles Film Critics Association gave hope to animators everywhere.

The organization named the WALL-E its Best Picture of 2008, the first time the society has ever tapped an animated movie for its top prize.

Here's a look at the major award winners from the evening:

• Film: WALL-E
• Director: Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire
• Actor: Sean Penn, Milk
• Actress: Sally Hawkins, Happy-Go-Lucky
• Screenplay: Mike Leigh, Happy-Go-Lucky
• Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
• Supporting Actress: Penélope Cruz, Elegy and Vicky Christina Barcelona