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A new history of animation / Maureen Furniss

Part 1. Origins of animation -- Chapter 1. Setting the scene for animation. Early innovations in simulating movement ; The printing press and comic strips ; The impact of photography on studies of ...
The Fader

The 100 best needle drops in film and television history

A needle drop acts as a highlighter. When a song is played at a specific moment in a movie or TV show, it draws big, bold colors around the scene, giving it outsized importance in the production’s ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Mickey Mouse and Mao Feature in Dadaist Animation ‘The Great History of Western Philosophy’

With echoes of Monty Python, the first feature from public domain fan and Mexican creative Aria Covamonas world premieres at Rotterdam: "There was no script for this movie but a method." By Georg ...
Smithsonian Magazine

On This Day in 1993, Production Began on This Groundbreaking Movie That Transformed Hollywood Forever

With a “To infinity … and beyond!” Toy Story captured the hearts of kids and adults alike when it reached theaters in 1995. But when the movie began production on January 19, 1993, its makers didn’t ...
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It's Time to Face It — Disney and Pixar’s Animation Styles Just Don't Work Anymore

Disney and Pixar have long been known for their innovations in the realm of animated movies, and their success speaks for itself. Over the years, each has made incredible films. Though not technically ...