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Humorous Phases of Funny Faces
J. Stuart Blackton created this silent film using drawing made on a chalkboard. -
Song Car Tunes
Steamboat Willie? Ha! That wasn't the first cartoon with synchronized sound. This unknown film was made by the Fleshier brothers, aka the creators of Betty Boop. -
Disney and Oswald
You think Mickey started it all? Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks created this lovable character for Universal Studios. Trolley Troubles was his first debut. -
Mickey Mouse
Walt Disney decided to move on and produce his own animations. Universal Studios, however, wouldn't allow him to use Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Because of this, Disney had to make a new character. Mickey's original name was going to be Mortimer, but Lillian Disney, Walt Disney's wife, suggested to change it to Mickey. Thus, Mickey Mouse was born! -
Disney Princesses
We all know about these well-known girls of animation royalty. Disney Studios took the eerie stories by the Grim Brothers and twisted them to make it family friendly. The first Disney Princess to shine was Snow White. -
3D Animation
Of course, technology advances, as well as every studio. Disney and Pixar decided to collaborate to make the first 3D feature-film. Toy Story was loved by millions, making 3D animation the next new thing.
