Animation
Animation refers to the process in which each frame of a film or movie is produced individually, whether generated as a computer graphic, or by photographing a drawn image, or by repeatedly making small changes to a model, and then photographing the result. When the frames are strung together and the resulting film is viewed at a speed of 16 or more frames per second, there is an illusion of continuous movement (due to the persistence of vision). Generating such a film is very labour intensive and tedious, though the development of computer animation has greatly sped up the process.
Here Alice has assembled all the very best of this craft; scroll below alphabetically or search using the sub-categories in green on the left. 'Family Animation', 'Classic Animation', 'Cult Animation' or 'JapanAnime'.
Right: Nick Park's endearing Wallace and Gromit.
The Wombles: Volume 2 (1997)
7/10
Welcome to the wonderful world of the Wombles - where there's never a dull moment! Ever-curious and fun-loving, these furry creatures have a special k... Read more
The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection: Volume 1 (1965)
Starring: Woody Woodpecker
Created by renowned cartoonist Walter Lantz, these original theatrical cartoons have been digitally remastered and feature seven wacky animated advent... Read more
The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection: Volume 1 to 5 (1965)
7.6/10
Starring: Woody Woodpecker
Created by renowned cartoonist Walter Lantz, these original theatrical cartoons have been digitally remastered and feature seven wacky animated advent... Read more
The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection: Volume 2 (1965)
Starring: Woody Woodpecker
Created by renowned cartoonist Walter Lantz, these original theatrical cartoons (1940 - 1972) have been digitally remastered and feature seven wacky a... Read more
Thomas and Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine (1998)
5.7/10
Director: David Mitton
It's a peep peep and a chuff chuff for all the Thomas the Tank Engine fans with nine exciting all new adventures to enjoy! Plus, enjoy three sing-a-lo... Read more
Thunderbird 6 (1968)
6.4/10
Director: David Lane
Starring: Lady Penelope, Virgil
Stand by for another action-packed adventure from the amazing international rescue team! There's excitement, mystery and thrills as the world-famous e... Read more
Thunderbird 6 (1968)
6.4/10
Director: David Lane
Starring: Peter Dyneley, Sylvia Anderson
The International Rescue team is faced with one of its toughest challenges yet, as the revolutionary lighter-than-air craft Skyship One is hijacked wh... Read more
Thunderbirds Are Go (1966)
6.5/10
Director: David Lane
Starring: Lady Penelope, Virgil
Strap in with the incredible Tracy team and prepare for takeoff. All systems are go as the amazing electronic puppets, in the first feature-length sup... Read more
Thunderbirds: The Complete Series (Part 1) (1965)
7.6/10
Director: Gerry Anderson
Set 100 years in the future from when it was made this classic marionette series has become a cult favourite. All 32 episodes have been digitally rem... Read more
Thunderbirds: The Complete Series (Part 2) (1965)
7.6/10
Director: Gerry Anderson
Set 100 years in the future from when it was made this classic marionette series has become a cult favourite. All 32 episodes have been digitally rem... Read more