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.
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
Dr Seuss: How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
7.2/10
Director: Chuck Jones
Starring: Horton, Grinch
The grouchy Grinch tries to stop Christmas from comming in this whimsical, animated fantasy. Both hilarious and heartwarming, this offbeat classic del... Read more
Peanuts: Charlie Brown Collection (1965)
7.8/10
Director: Bill Melendez
Starring: Charlie Brown, Snoopy
Since 1950 the world's most loved beagle, Snoopy, and his troupe of irrepressible friends have been a staple of the back pages of newspapers everywher... 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 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
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
Roger Ramjet: Hero of Our Nation (1965)
7.1/10
Starring: Roger Ramjet
Combing the straight-faced patriotism of the 1920s radio serials with the political commentary that came with the escalation of the Vietnam War, Roger... Read more
Thunderbirds: Volume 1 (1965)
4.2/10
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: Volume 2 (1965)
4.2/10
Director: Gerry Anderson
In a future where puppets rule the world all five Tracy sons were named after famous pioneering astronauts - Scott Carpenter, Virgil Grissom, Alan She... Read more
Thunderbirds: Volume 4 (1965)
4.2/10
Director: Gerry Anderson
This futuristic puppet show was the only time Rolls Royce officially sanctioned the use of their famous vertical grille and the spirit of ecstacy - fo... Read more