Animation has had a long and rich history.
Most of all,Shrekconfirmed that CGI films were the way of the future.
Indeed, within the next few years, hand-drawn animation was slowly phased out of American cinema.
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The quality of their films is staggering, from minute character movements to gorgeous backgrounds and profound themes.
Co-founderHayao Miyazakihas directed most of their best films, andSpirited Awayis considered his magnum opus.
However, the world got a wake-up call in 1988 whenAkirashowed the world the power of Japanese artists.
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Still, Walt stuck to his guns and wowed his animators by acting out the entire film for them.
The rest, as they say, is history.
It even had a reach overseas and inspiredOsamu Tezuka,the creator ofAstro Boyand the godfather of anime.
WithoutSnow White, there would be no modern landscape of animated films.
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