Animation

ANIMATION

The law of universal metamorphism rules: Anything can become something else. It leans towards cartoon Farce (Bugs Bunny), High Adventure (The Sword in The Stone), Maturation Plots (The Lion King, The Little Mermaid).

Sub-genres: Anime, a form of animation originating from Japan. Anime gained popularity in East and Southeast Asia, before becoming popular throughout the world. This sub-genre can consist of both hand drawn or computer generated animation. These films are usually based on a successful television series or video games. Many fans consider Anime an art form, as it emphasizes stylized visual cues. The influence of Japanese painting and calligraphy can often be throughout these films. Examples: Ponyo, Spirited Away, Castle in the Sky.

Adult Animation: A sub-genre that uses animation to appeal to an older audience. The storyline of the film may be more sophisticated than a traditional animated film. It may be considered an Adult Animated film because of the portrayal of adult topics- such as drugs, sex, and violence. Adult Animation is usually considered cutting edge and risqué. Many of the more famous Adult Animated films are part animated and part live-action. Examples: Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters.

Animated Children: It caters to a young and specific age demographic. This sub-genre usually explores a fantastical world with vivid animation. The tone of these films is light and fun, and musical numbers are often incorporated into the plot. The story usually centers on a protagonist who must battle in a “good-over-evil” scenario. Examples: Aladdin, Fern Gully, Beauty and the Beast.

Animated Musical: It incorporates large musical numbers into the narrative. These films usually appeal to children and families. This sub-genre has been dominated by Disney productions, especially with the surge of Animated Disney Musicals in the 1950s and 1990s. Like children’s animation, these stories usually show the battle of good defeating evil with likable protagonists of moral fibre. Examples: Snow White, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast.

Animated Family: A sub-genre that has a large target audience. Many classic Animated Family films incorporate musical numbers to engage younger audiences, but more contemporary Animated Family films have developed a dual sided form of humor – appealing to children and adults. Examples: Toy Story, Despicable Me, Cars.

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What to Watch: Snow White and the Seven Dwarf (1937), Pinocchio (1940), Bambi (1942), Toy Story (1995), Chicken Run (2000), Shrek (2001) Spirited Away (2001), Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005), The Incredibles (2004); Beowulf (2007); Ratatouille (2007); Kung Fu Panda (2008), Wall-E (2008), The Legend of the Guardian: The Owls of Ga’Hoole (2010), Puss in Boots (2011) The Adventures of Tintin (2011), Frozen (2014)