The Great History Of Animation

By carter.guthrie

  • Edwin Porter Uses Stop Motion In A Film

    Edwin Porter Uses Stop Motion In A Film
    In a film mainly comprised of people in costumes, there is one bit where he features some clay bears. It was crude and experimental, but showed people the possibilities of stop motion.

  • Otto Messmer Creates "Feline Follies"

    Otto Messmer Creates "Feline Follies"
    This was a major step in animation, using text and effects to their fullest effect. Messmer also created Felix the cat, who was the first merchandised animation.

  • Disney's "Steamboat Willie" was released

    Disney's "Steamboat Willie" was released
    This was the breakout film for Disney and led the company o do great things. The film featured fully synchronized sound.

  • Warner Brothers Was Founded

    Warner Brothers Was Founded
    Warner Brothers is a similar movie/art studio just like Disney. They created Looney Toons and The Merrie Melodies sires.

  • First Television Series was made

    First Television Series was made
    Jay Ward created "Crusader Rabbit" and led the way for generations of amazing cartoons/animated TV series.

  • First Widescreen Animiation

    First Widescreen Animiation
    "Lady in the Tramp" became the first widescreen animation. This movie was made by Disney. Now, it is nothing special to create in widescreen.

  • "The Flintstones"

    "The Flintstones"
    "The Flintstones" was the most successful animated show before the Simpsons. The show became a cultural icon and is still showing as reruns today.

  • The First R-Rated Animated Film

    The First R-Rated Animated Film
    "Fritz The Cat" was the first adult animated film. It was widely successful grossing over 90 million worldwide.

  • Studio Ghibli was Founded

    Studio Ghibli was Founded
    Founded by Hayao Miyazaki, the company has made many household classics. They have won awards and have gotten worldwide praise.

  • "Toy Story"

    "Toy Story"
    "Toy Story" was the first G-Rated fully CGI film. The film is widely known today, as a household name. It grossed over 350 million in box office.

  • "Spirited Away"

    "Spirited Away"
    "Spirited Away" is the 12th animated film for Studio Ghibli. It is currently the highest grossing movie in all of Japan. It is the only non-english film to have won the academy award for best animated film. It is widely regarded as the best animated film.

  • King of The Hill Ends

    King of The Hill Ends
    The beloved adult animated tv series King of the Hill ends in 2010. It all started in 1997 with Mike Judge going to Fox with a small trailer. This led it to be an extremely successful tv show that focused on social issues without being in your face. King of The Hill will go down in history as one of the best shows ever created.