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This device allowed people to view an illusion that made it seem like it was moving.
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Invented by Thomas Edison, projected 50ft length of film in about 13 seconds.
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Stuart Blackton made the first animated film which he called "Humorous phases of funny faces."
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First paper cutout animation by Émile Cohl was made. It was called En Route.
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Felix the Cat becomes the most popular character during this time. This led the way for other animated chracters to become popular after him.
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Walt and Roy Disney founded Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio.
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First successful sound animated film. Made Mickey an easily recognizable character.
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The first Warner Bros. short was made. It was called Sinking in the Bathtub
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The character Betty Boop was introduced.
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Warner Bros. Cartoons was made.
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Introduced Daffy Duck.
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First animated short in the Tom and Jerry series.
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The first "true" Bugs Bunny Cartoon.
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Xerography process invented, used in multiple films such as One Hundred and One Dalmatians.
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Animation is becoming more common in commercials.
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Thanks to the publicity towards animation and Disney, Disneyland opened.
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Hanna Barbera studios started.
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Hanna-Barbera produced The Flintstones. It became the most financially successful network animated franchise for three decades.
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Warner Bros. Animation closes.
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The Simpsons started, and became one of the most popular animations on TV.
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Beauty and the Beast was the first animated feature to be nominated for the Academy Award as Best Picture.
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Toy Story was the first first full-length 3D CG feature film.
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Shrek won the Academy Award for Best Animation.
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All time highest profiting animation of all time.
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The Simpsons becomes the longest running television comedy series ever made.
