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Zeotrope
The Zoetrope was created in 1834 by William Horner. The Zoetrope was one of the pre-film animation devices used to create motion through a sequence of pictures or drawings. This is a cylinder with vertical slits around the sides and as the cylinder spins it portrays a moving picture. Information and Image: "Zoetrope." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
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Praxinoscope
An animation device invented in France in 1877 by Charles-Émile Reynaud. This device had the same idea as the zoetrope by using strips of pictures inside of a spinning cylinder but improved upon the zoetrope by narrowing its slits. These improvements lead to a brighter and less distorted moving picture. Information and Image: "Praxinoscope." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK_K_Hvf-24 -
Pauvre Pierrot
This French short film was created in 1892 by Charles-Émile Reynaud. Pauvre Pierrot, Poor Pete, was one of the first animated films ever made. It lasts about 15 minutes and consists of 500 painted images. This film was also the first known film using film perforations. Information and Picture: "Pauvre Pierrot." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 14 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib3xjIWiYZY -
Fantasmagorie
This French animated film was released August 7, 1908 by Émile Cohl. This was one of the first examples of hand-drawn animation. This film mainly pictures a stick figure that encounters objects that morph and move as the animation continues. The film was created by hand-drawing each scene and then picturing it in negative film. Information and Image: "Fantasmagorie (1908 Film)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 14 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEAObel8yIE -
Gertie the Dinosaur
Gertie the Dinosaur was a 1914 animated short film created by Winsor McCay. This was the first film to feature a dinosaur. McCay began to make the sequel "Gertie on Tour" but abandoned the film after just a minute of footage. This film consists of the childish and funny character Gertie doing tricks for his master. Information and Picture: "Gertie the Dinosaur." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGXC8gXOPoU -
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
Oswald was Disney's first character to appear in their own series in 1927. There were 26 animated one-reelers featuring Oswald. The character was created by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney and then the comedic films were distributed by Universal Pictures. Then in 2006 Disney president, Bob Igler brought Oswald back to Disney in a video game. Information and Image:"Oswald the Lucky Rabbit." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
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Steamboat Willie
Steamboat Willie was an animation created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. Though Mickey Mouse and Minnie had been featured in other films, Steamboat Willie is considered their debut. This film was known for being the first Disney film that had synchronized sound. Image and Information:"Steamboat Willie." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016. Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBgghnQF6E4 -
Looney Toons
This animation created by four artists, Tex Avery, Chuck Jones, Friz Freling, and Robert McKimson was created in 1933. This was responsible for the creation of famous characters such as Daffy Duck, the Tasmanian Devil, and Bugs Bunny. Information: "10 Landmark Moments in Animation History." Mental Floss. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
This American animated musical film was created in 1937 by Walt Disney. This film was based on a fairy tale that is widely known throughout Europe. Snow White was the first female character to be honored in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Snow White was originally voiced by Adriana Caselotti but has been voiced by many more since then. Information and Image: "Snow White." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
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Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit was the first animated series that was produced for television specifically. The show was test marketed in 1948 but did not air officially until 1949. This animation was created by Alexander Anderson who worked for Terrytoons Studio. 195 episodes were produced of this show. Information and Image: "Crusader Rabbit." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3hHQvkUhJo -
The Flintstones
These shows were broadcasted from September 30th, 1960 to April 1, 1966. This was the first animated prime time American television series. This show was popular for so long because it showed everyones concerns but in the setting of the stone age. This animation was created by Hannah Barbera and aired on ABC. Information and Image: "The Flintstones." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9pVTWLEL2M -
Toy Story
Toy Story was a film created by John Lasseter in 1995. The film was created by Pixar Studios, the studio went on to create Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3 also. Though the film was produced by Pixar it was released by Disney. This animation was the top grossing film of its time on opening weekend. Information and Image: "Toy Story." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgoiKLFBA3Q -
Frozen
This film was created in 2013 and was Disney's 53rd featured film. The screenplay to this film was written by Jennifer Lee but the film was directed by Lee with the help of Chris Buck. This movie was the most grossing animated film. This film is about sisters Anna and Elsa and their journey through dealing with Elsa's powers. Information and Image: "Frozen (2013 Film)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0MK7qz13bU -
Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo, a film published in 2003 by Andrew Stanton. The film was produced by Pixar but was released by Disney. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated feature, and was also the best selling DVD, selling 40 million copies by 2006. The film is about a worried and protective clownfish father who travels across the ocean to find his son. Information and Image:"Finding Nemo." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk3ZxmptZy8 -
The Moxy Show
The Moxy Show began running December 5th, 1993. It began running as The Moxy Pirate Show. The animation Featured Moxy the dog and Flea the flea. The animation was produced by by Colassal Pictures for Cartoon Network. It ran from 1993 until April 3rd, 2000. Information and Image: "The Moxy Show." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVvypQCTq6Y
