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History Of Animation

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    Time of Animation

  • Kinetoscope

    The Kinetoscope was invented by Thomas Edison and it was capable of showing a series of 50 images in about 13 seconds.
  • First Annimated Film

    J. Stuart Blackton created the first animated film "Humorous Phases of Funny Faces"
  • Animation in Movie Theaters

    "Gertie the Trained Dinosaur" was an animation created by Winsor McCay and was composed of about 10,000 drawings and was shown in movie theaters.
  • Felix the Cat

    Felix the Cat becomes the most popular animated charachter of the time period.
  • Disney Brothers

    Walt and Roy Disney created the Disney Brothers Cartoons studio.
  • Mickey Mouse

    The most iconic animated character is born and is the creation of Walt and Roy Disneys' Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio.
  • Warner Brothers

    Warner Brothers Cartoon Studio is Founded.
  • Donald Duck

    The voice of Donald Duck is introduced over NBC's radio airwaves.
  • Tom & Jerry

    Tom & Jerry makes it first animated appearance.
  • Bambi

    Disney Studios release Bambi the animated film.
  • Cinderella

    The iconic Cinderllea animated movie is released by Disney Brothers Studio.
  • Peter Pan

    Disney releases Peter Pan the animated film.
  • Flintstones

    The worlds first animated TV series the Flintstones is released and is aired during prime time.
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Dr. Suess' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" come to life on the animated movie screens.
  • Scooby-Doo

    Scooby Dooby- Doo makes his first and definitly not his last TV appearance.
  • The Beauty and the Beast

    Beauty and the Beast becomes the first animated film to be nominated for an academy award.
  • Toy Story

    First full- feature animated film that is shown in 3D.
  • Finding Nemo

    Finding Nemo becomes the highest ever grossing animated film to ever be released.