Chapter Four Animated Films

Animated Films（动画片） Definition of Animated Films: Animated Films are ones in which individual drawings are photographed frame by frame. Usually, each frame differs slightly from the one preceding it, giving the illusion of movement when frames are projected in rapid succession. Animated films are often directed to, or appeal most to children, but can be enjoyed by all. Animation, fairy tales, stop-motion films ( 模型定格拍摄，静帧动画 ), and adventures that appeal to children are included in this genre category.

The earliest animated films that most people remember seeing are Disney films which contain exquisite details, flowing movements, gorgeous and rich color, enchanting characters, lovely musical songs and tunes, and stories drawn with magical or mythological plots. The earliest animated films that most people remember seeing are Disney films which contain exquisite details, flowing movements, gorgeous and rich color, enchanting characters, lovely musical songs and tunes, and stories drawn with magical or mythological plots. The first, full-length animated film was the classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), other classic Disney tales include the story of a wooden puppet that comes alive in Pinocchio (1940), and the storybook tales of Cinderella (1950), Alice in Wonderland (1951), and Sleeping Beauty (1959). Another timeless fantasy enjoyed perennially is the tale of a journey to Oz in The Wizard of Oz (1939). The first, full-length animated film was the classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), other classic Disney tales include the story of a wooden puppet that comes alive in Pinocchio (1940), and the storybook tales of Cinderella (1950), Alice in Wonderland (1951), and Sleeping Beauty (1959). Another timeless fantasy enjoyed perennially is the tale of a journey to Oz in The Wizard of Oz (1939). Animated Films （动画片）

Disney Studios returned to the quality of its heyday of animation from the 30s and 40s with The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991) — nominated for a well-deserved Best Picture Academy Award, Aladdin (1992),and The Lion King (1994). Another exceptional film is Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), a remarkable blend of animated imagery and live-action human characters. Disney Studios returned to the quality of its heyday of animation from the 30s and 40s with The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991) — nominated for a well-deserved Best Picture Academy Award, Aladdin (1992),and The Lion King (1994). Another exceptional film is Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), a remarkable blend of animated imagery and live-action human characters. Pixar Studios created the first completely computer-generated animated feature film with the landmark Toy Story (1995). The visuals were entirely generated from computers. Pixar Studios created the first completely computer-generated animated feature film with the landmark Toy Story (1995). The visuals were entirely generated from computers. Animated Films （动画片）

A List of Renowned Animated Cartoons:  The Lion King 《狮子王》（ 1994 ）  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 《白雪公主》（ 1937 ）  Sleeping Beauty 《睡美人》（ 1938 ）  Toy Story 《玩具总动员》（ 1995 ）  Beauty and the Beast 《美女与野兽》（ 1991 ）  Tom and Jerry 《汤姆与杰瑞》（ 1991 ）  Aladdin 《阿拉丁》（ 1996 ）  Steamboat Willie 《 “ 威利 ” 号轮船》（ 1928 ）  The Hunchback of Notre-Dame 《钟楼怪客》（ 1996 ）

The Lion King, released by Walt Disney Picture in 1994, was one of the top blockbusters in the past ten years in the US. The Lion King, released by Walt Disney Picture in 1994, was one of the top blockbusters in the past ten years in the US. In 1995, The Lion King, won the Oscar for the Best Music, Original Score （最佳音乐 - 最佳原创音乐） by Hans Zimmer. Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (Lyrics) won the Oscar for the Best Song （最佳歌曲） : Can You Feel the Love Tonight. Their song “Hakuna Matata” was nominated Oscar Best Music. （最佳音乐歌曲提名） In 1995, The Lion King, won the Oscar for the Best Music, Original Score （最佳音乐 - 最佳原创音乐） by Hans Zimmer. Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (Lyrics) won the Oscar for the Best Song （最佳歌曲） : Can You Feel the Love Tonight. Their song “Hakuna Matata” was nominated Oscar Best Music. （最佳音乐歌曲提名） There are at least two reasons for its popularity. One is the charm of Shakespeare’s theme: Hamlet, and the other is the attraction of African scenery. Just as some of the reviewers said, “Hamlet meets The Jungle Book — that’s what The Lion King is.” There are at least two reasons for its popularity. One is the charm of Shakespeare’s theme: Hamlet, and the other is the attraction of African scenery. Just as some of the reviewers said, “Hamlet meets The Jungle Book — that’s what The Lion King is.” The Lion King 《狮子王》