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Animated FilmsAnimated Films

Animated FilmsAnimated Films （动画片）（动画片）Definition of Animated Films:Definition of Animated Films:Animated Films are ones in which individual drawings Animated Films are ones in which individual drawings are photographed frame by frame. Usually, each framare photographed frame by frame. Usually, each frame differs slightly from the one preceding it, giving the ie differs slightly from the one preceding it, giving the illusion of movement when frames are projected in rallusion of movement when frames are projected in rapid succession. pid succession.

Animated films are often directed to, or appeal most tAnimated films are often directed to, or appeal most to children, but can be enjoyed by all. Animation, fairy o children, but can be enjoyed by all. Animation, fairy tales, stop-motion films (tales, stop-motion films ( 模型定格拍摄，静帧动画模型定格拍摄，静帧动画 ), a), and adventures that appeal to children are included in nd adventures that appeal to children are included in this genre category.this genre category.

The earliest animated films that most people The earliest animated films that most people remember seeing are Disney films which contain remember seeing are Disney films which contain exquisite details, flowing movements, gorgeous exquisite details, flowing movements, gorgeous and rich color, enchanting characters, lovely and rich color, enchanting characters, lovely musical songs and tunes, and stories drawn with musical songs and tunes, and stories drawn with magical or mythological plots. magical or mythological plots.

The first, full-length animated film was the classic The first, full-length animated film was the classic Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), other (1937), other classic Disney tales include the story of a wooden classic Disney tales include the story of a wooden puppet that comes alive in puppet that comes alive in PinocchioPinocchio (1940), and (1940), and the storybook tales of the storybook tales of CinderellaCinderella (1950), (1950), Alice inAlice in WonderlandWonderland (1951), and (1951), and Sleeping BeautySleeping Beauty (1959). (1959). Another timeless fantasy enjoyed perennially is the Another timeless fantasy enjoyed perennially is the tale of a journey to Oz in tale of a journey to Oz in The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz (1939). (1939).

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Disney Studios returned to the quality of its heyday Disney Studios returned to the quality of its heyday of animation from the 30s and 40s with of animation from the 30s and 40s with The Little The Little MermaidMermaid (1989), (1989), Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast (1991) — (1991) — nominated for a well-deserved Best Picture nominated for a well-deserved Best Picture Academy Award, Academy Award, AladdinAladdin (1992),and (1992),and The Lion The Lion KingKing (1994). Another exceptional film is (1994). Another exceptional film is Who Who Framed Roger RabbitFramed Roger Rabbit (1988), a remarkable blend (1988), a remarkable blend of animated imagery and live-action human of animated imagery and live-action human characters.characters.

Pixar Studios created the first completely Pixar Studios created the first completely computer-generated animated feature film with the computer-generated animated feature film with the landmark landmark Toy StoryToy Story (1995). The visuals were (1995). The visuals were entirely generated from computers. entirely generated from computers.

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Animated FilmsAnimated Films （动画片）（动画片）A List of Renowned Animated Cartoons:A List of Renowned Animated Cartoons: The Lion KingThe Lion King《狮子王》（《狮子王》（ 19941994）） Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs 《白雪公主》（《白雪公主》（ 19371937）） Sleeping BeautySleeping Beauty 《睡美人》（《睡美人》（ 19381938）） Toy StoryToy Story《玩具总动员》（《玩具总动员》（ 19951995）） Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast 《美女与野兽》（《美女与野兽》（ 19911991）） Tom and JerryTom and Jerry《汤姆与杰瑞》（《汤姆与杰瑞》（ 19911991）） AladdinAladdin《阿拉丁》（《阿拉丁》（ 19961996）） Steamboat WillieSteamboat Willie 《“威利”号轮船》（《“威利”号轮船》（ 19281928）） The Hunchback of Notre-DameThe Hunchback of Notre-Dame 《钟楼怪客》（《钟楼怪客》（ 19961996））

The Lion KingThe Lion King, released by Walt Disney Picture in 1994, wa, released by Walt Disney Picture in 1994, was one of the top blockbusters in the past ten years in the US.s one of the top blockbusters in the past ten years in the US.

In 1995, In 1995, The Lion KingThe Lion King, won the Oscar for the Best Music, , won the Oscar for the Best Music, Original ScoreOriginal Score （最佳音乐 （最佳音乐 - - 最佳原创音乐）最佳原创音乐） by Hans Zimby Hans Zimmer. Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (Lyrics) won the Oscmer. Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (Lyrics) won the Oscar for the Best Songar for the Best Song （最佳歌曲）（最佳歌曲） : Can You Feel the Love : Can You Feel the Love Tonight. Their song “Hakuna Matata” was nominated Oscar Tonight. Their song “Hakuna Matata” was nominated Oscar Best Music.Best Music. （最佳音乐歌曲提名）（最佳音乐歌曲提名）

There are at least two reasons for its popularityThere are at least two reasons for its popularity.. One is One is the charm of Shakespeare’s theme: Hamlet, and the other ithe charm of Shakespeare’s theme: Hamlet, and the other is the attraction of African scenery. Just as some of the revis the attraction of African scenery. Just as some of the reviewers said, “Hamlet meets The Jungle Book — that’s what ewers said, “Hamlet meets The Jungle Book — that’s what The Lion KingThe Lion King is.” is.”

The Lion KingThe Lion King 《狮子王》《狮子王》