This highest growing anime film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki is put in a perspective of a ten-year-old girl named Chihiro. Chihiro was sent off with her parents to start a new life in a brand-new town. The family stumbles across upon a seemingly abandoned village, Chihiro warns her parents of an uneasy presence, but they didnât budge. After her parents were turned into pigs, the town awakens by the stroke of midnight. As Chihiro attempts to follow her past footstep...
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The movie âSpirited Awayâ was conducted by Hayao Miyazaki and released in 2001 in Japan by Studio Ghibli (Milligan). Then, it went viral thanks to the attractiveness of the character, and the messages hidden in the film. It drew the hardships and the adventure that the girl character, Chihiro experienced in the unknown world where there are no people. In the world, she faces the situation that she has to work in order not to get disappeared and to help...
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âCocoâ is an animated movie about a young boy name Miguel; young Miguel has a highly ambitious to be one of his idols that is Ernesto de la Cruz. Miguel is a 12-year-old boy who lives in a small Mexican town. Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the magnificent and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming scam named Hector the two new friends board on an extraordinary...
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Throughout the history of animation, there has been a lot of famous figures. Many of which can come peopleâs mind when talking about the entertainment medium such as Winsor McCay, Walt Disney, Chuck Jones, Max Flesicher, Ray Harryhausen, and Hayao Miyazaki. But there is one animator that is also well-known but has push the envelope with the techniques in traditional animation. His name is Richard Williams. Richard Williams is a Canadian born Animator, who worked on famous projects such as...
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Chihiro is a 10-year-old Japanese girl who is not content with her parent’s decision to move to the country away from their hometown. On the way to their new home, Chihiro’s father turns off the GPS, facing the consequence of taking a wrong turn. They drive on a dirt road that leads them to an abandoned amusement park that is the âSpirit Cityâ. Chihiro’s parents want to look around, on the other hand, Chihiro refuses to do so, however eventually...
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In the beginning of the movie, Chihiroâs father takes a shortcut in the way to their new place, which has been found as very far away from the center and somehow remoted, as Chihiroâs mother claims that she would have to go shopping in another city. This means that the tunnel is much likely to be located in the middle of nowhere where few people have reached. The shortcut is also suspicious, as the car constantly shakes on the drive...
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This movie is about a Chinese maidens country that is in danger and her frail father is chosen to serve in the army to fight, to save their country. So after she failed the test with the matchmaker and disappointed her family, she asks herself âWhy is my reflection someone I don’t knowâ. Knowing that her father wonât survive, sheâs determined to disguise herself as her father’s son and take his place to show her family that she can do...
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A green ogre with a big heart, a hilarious talking donkey and a karate chopping princess creates the magnificent animation, âShrekâ. This remarkable film was directed by Andrew Adamson, released in 2001, has genres of fantasy, comedy and adventure. The tremendously talented voice actors include Mike Murphy (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), Cameron Diaz (Princess), and John Lithgow (Lord Farquaad). âShrekâ is the tale of an ogre who lives in a swamp in complete serenity, but when fairy tale characters are...
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In literature, a quest is a mission the protagonist goes on to achieve a stated goal while he unknowingly completes another desired task. The five elements of a quest are: âa quester, a place to go, a stated reason to go there, challenges and trials en route, and a real reason to go thereâ (Foster). The quest is one of the most commonly recurring archetypes in literature, as Foster states, âEvery trip is a quest (except when itâs not)â (Foster)....
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The movie âShrekâ directed by Andrew Adamson and Vickey Jenson, is an exceptional movie that follows the âHeroâs Journeyâ while simultaneously subverting it. The main theme of the movie is âDonât judge a book by its coverâ. This moral also makes you reflect on some judgements that you may have made about a person throughout your life. The key stages include Shrek (Hero archetype) meeting Donkey (Shapeshifter – Trickster, Mentor and Ally – archetype) on his way home. Shrek being...
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Within the last ten to fifteen years, shows like South Park, Family Guy, Futurama, and American Dad have been creating huge crowds of followers. These shows are unique in that they are animated, and animation allows for greater freedom of expression and more watering down[footnoteRef:10] of what may seem offensive when real actors are used â things like violence, bodily functions, and even stereotypes are depicted with less grit[footnoteRef:11] than would be in real life. [10: Watering down: to make...
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Love it for the humor and adventure it packs or hate it for its dark humor and profane language, South Park is one of the longest-running animated sitcoms that have ever graced our screens. Since it came on the air in August 1997, the show has garnered a huge following and has become infamous for being very inappropriate for the younger audience even though it is a cartoon. This notwithstanding, the show has received numerous nominations and awards and has...
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The Academy Award-winning movie âToy Storyâ is Disney/Pixarâs best animation as it fosters the importance of love and friendship. The theme of the importance of friendship has been clear throughout the series. There are so many reasons as to why âToy Storyâ is the best movie as it prevails friendship, true love, and determination. âToy Storyâ demonstrates how two characters, both extremely different, work together to reach a common goal. This movie fosters how important it is to love one...
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Stop-motion is a form of animation in which figures are made, positioned, and photographed to build up frames individually to complete a film from the resulting images. I question the relevancy of stop-motion animation regarding its effectiveness in comparison to the digital advancements that has led to digital animation becoming, arguably, the mainstream form of animation. Typically, it is an old style of animating where audiences may reflect on Ray Harryhausenâs films or Jan Svankmajer, where they have the vintage...
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As far back as the foundation of photography individuals discovered that if pictures of moving items were taken in a speedy arrangement and flipped through in progression to make the bogus impression of a moving picture. Stoneware is a standout amongst the best instances of early craftsmanship still around today. One of the absolute first endeavors at making an interpretation of the unmoving picture into a moving picture is found on such bit of earthenware. About 5000 BC a piece...
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In a modern world where everything is now digital, what does this mean for the future of 2D animation? This essay discusses the differences between 2D to 3D animation and examines the widely debated question, ‘Is traditional animation a dying art form?’. The History of 2D Animation From âDespicable Meâ to âFrozenâ and âFinding Doryâ, the bulk of contemporary animated films are created using CGI or computer-generated imagery. This is a stark difference from the popular animated films throughout 20th...
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I think that the use of 3D animation films has grown tremendously over the last few years. The first 3D animated series began with âVeggieTalesâ. It was created in 1993 and basically set the stage for other 3D animated films to come after. The first totally animated movie was âToy Storyâ. Other films before it had used 3D animation to make bits and pieces but this was the first film that used it entirely. Another thing that made 3D animation...
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âVibrantâ can be defined in a few different ways, one can describe vibrant as âpulsating with life, vigor, or activityâ (Marriam Webster, 2021), whilst anotherâs definition of the word is an adjective of âsounds that are strong and resonating or colors that are bright and strikingâ (Cambridge Dictionary, 2021). This essay will be focusing on the latter definition for the word. I will delve into the comparison of 1960s animation from animators such as Ryan Larkin, Norman McLaren and Walt...
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Computer animations are gaining popularity in movies and television. Traditional animation will undoubtedly continue to play a significant part in animation for many years to come. Apart from being faster and more cost efficient, computer animation offers several additional advantages. Because it is software-based, this streamlines the animation toolkit. Traditional animation is time-consuming and labor-intensive. The finished product involves many people and is fully handmade. In comparison to traditional animation, where errors are common and can have a substantial influence...
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The silent film of the âgolden eraâ was the classic entertainment during 20th and early 21st century, this made the world to astonished by moving image in the screen using the innovative technology. Silent films were ones in which the scenes and other aspects of the film take precedence over the dialogue between the characters and where the music is exceptionally particular, slow, moving, and nearly always playing in the background. Classical music like popular song would put into the...
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The word âanimationâ is not one a lot of us are unfamiliar with. Most of us have heard the word from someone or read about it somewhere. A lot of people from my generation have grown up watching cartoons like âSwat Katsâ, âRecessâ, âScooby Dooâ, âPokemonâ, âDigimonâ, âDragon Ballâ, âThe Flintstonesâ and many more. Some of these stories were set in our then present world, some were set in a different magical world and some were straight up bizarre. However,...
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John Musker and Ron Clements partner up yet again to make another astonishing film. Disney’s hit movie âMoanaâ is a sensational film created to fascinate its viewers. Featuring lead actors Auliâi Cravalho as Moana, and Dwayne âThe Rockâ Johnson as Maui. Taking place in the large island and village of Motunui is very beautiful, as well as it is filled with life and love. This movie ages back to two thousand years ago and earned a 5 out of 5...
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My absolute favorite movie growing up was âThe Lion Kingâ. I had this movie engrained in my mind because I watched it often, every night my parents read it to me before bed and I listened to a cassette tape of it while I slept. The young lion cub Simba is tricked by his uncle Scar into thinking he murdered his family is exiled from the kingdom. In his adulthood he learns his identity and his right to the throne...
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âFrozenâ is a movie like no other in the Disney industry because it has not one but two female protagonists. This story is about two sisters, Elsa, and Anna, who have this unconditional love and care for each other even when they were far away from each other. They show the power of sisterhood, contradict the belief that âtrue loveâ comes from being in love with a prince, and show the importance of self-acceptance. Frozen offers the ethics of family...
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Many novels and films often reflect challenges and longings found in the present world. These literary works reveal pieces of humanity that should either be changed or preserved. For me, one of the most well-known animated films by Disney/Pixar entitled âCocoâ is no exception. The story revolves around a 12-year-old boy named Miguel who is fueled by his dreams to become a musician despite his familyâs generations-old ban on music. During his musical pursuit, he is accidentally transported to the...
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âThe Secret Life of Petsâ is an animation created by Illumination and distributed by Universal Studio under the instruction of director Chris Renaud. This is an adventure with a hint of comedy animation that earned a total of more than 800 million dollars up till now. And with all the factors sated above. The animation is considered a successful one. The movie is about Max, a Jack Russell Terrier who was adopted by his owner Katie in Manhattan, New York....
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Nature has been of little interest to publishers of children’s books. In fact, there haven’t been a lot of featured stories about environmental issues to transmit values like ecology to the youngest. However children’s literature is meant for future generations, it has incredible power to shape the world of tomorrow, particularly in regard to the environment. My interest in this particular theme has been put aside which is the reason why, through this essay, we are going to focus on...
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Animation, which can be defined as âa way of making a movie by using a series of drawings, computer graphics, or photographs of objects (such as puppets or models) that are slightly different from one another and that when viewed quickly one after another create the appearance of movementâ, according to Merriam Webster. Such an example of animation, as we know it today, are animated movies, cartoons and television shows that utilize different animation, photo, and editing techniques to create...
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When it comes to propaganda, the creator of it wants the audience to agree and support their cause and their views. Propaganda can be anything from commercials, magazines, posters, movies, cartoons, and more. Although, a majority of the time propaganda is biased and full of fallacies. Only depicting what they want the audience to see and how they want it to be seen. For example, if there is a war between two countries, each one is going to create propaganda...
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Abstract The aim of this research is to investigate the student’s weaker areas in spoken English and improve the speaking skills of the students through the short animated films at the elementary school level. ESL learners face many difficulties in expressing the ideas and thoughts. They lose their confidence when they are supposed to speak in the target language. Sometimes students remain silent in fear of making mistakes, and this job leads them away from learning. Animated films are great...
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