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What was the name of Disney's computer animation system?
What was the first film to use Disney's CAPS system?
What does the phrase 'started with a big hurrah' mean?
What does 'iconic' mean?
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What does a 'raft' of new animators mean?
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What does the word 'bringing back' mean in the context of the text?
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Why were popular characters 'moving from the bedroom to the television'?
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What is the name of the creator of The Simpsons?
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Which film mixed live action and animation?
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What is the evidence that The Simpsons has been and is still popular?
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Study Notes
The 1980s Animated Television Series
- The 1980s was a significant time for animated cartoons, with popular characters like He-Man, My Little Pony, and Transformers transitioning from toys to television shows.
- These shows were sometimes criticized for being advertisements for the toys, leading to children pestering their parents to buy them.
Emergence of New Animators and Filmmakers
- In the mid-1980s, a new wave of animators and filmmakers emerged from California, influencing cinema for decades to come.
- Notable examples include John Lasseter (Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Cars), Tim Burton (Tron, Black Cauldron, A Nightmare Before Christmas), and Michael Peraza (The Little Mermaid, Duck Tales).
Who Framed Roger Rabbit and its Impact
- The 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit revolutionized the industry by combining live-action film with excellent animation, winning several Oscars.
- The film's success is credited with reviving people's interest in animated films at the cinema.
Competition and Golden Age of Weekend Cartoons
- Don Bluth released An American Tail and The Land Before Time, which competed with Disney's dominance in the cinema.
- The late 1980s and early 1990s saw a "golden age" of weekend cartoons on television, with classics like Garfield, The Smurfs, ThunderCats, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The Simpsons and Computer Animation
- Matt Groening created The Simpsons in 1987, which became the longest-running animated series.
- In 1989, Disney introduced the Computer Animation Production System (CAPS), allowing for faster and cheaper animation production, starting with The Little Mermaid.
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Take a trip back to the 1980s when popular toys like He-Man, My Little Pony, and Transformers made their way to television screens. This quiz explores the world of 80s cartoons and their connection to toy franchises. Test your knowledge of these iconic shows!
