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Details on animated films including cast lists, trailers, movie reviews, photo galleries and interviews. And fans of animated movies will want to check out the timeline tracking the history of the art form as well as other insight into this genre of film.

2013 Animated Movie Preview
There's a lot to like - hopefully - among the 2013 animated movie offerings.

The Best Animated Films of 2010
2010 was, in retrospect, a better-than-average year for the animation genre. Though there were certainly a few clunkers, 2010 saw the release of masterworks from all three of the major animation studios ( Pixar , Disney, and DreamWorks Animation ).

Top 5 3-D Animated Films That Should Have Been in 2-D
A top 5 list covering 3-D animated films that should have been made in 2-D, including "Toy Story 3," "Shrek Forever After," and "Rio."

Top 5 Worst Animated Sequels
The worst animated sequels ever include "Hoodwinked Too: Hood vs. Evil" and "Cars 2."

Top 5 DreamWorks Animation Duos
Like Pixar, DreamWorks Animation has featured a number of memorable duos over the past several years – with the following five standing out as the most indelible.

2011 Animated Movie Preview
Much like 2010, 2011 promises to be a banner year for the world of animation – as the release schedule includes an almost equal mix of highly-anticipated sequels and buzzed-about originals. Check out this list of the year’s theatrical animation releases.

DreamWorks Animation Revealed Their Release Slate from 2011 Through 2014
DreamWorks Animation film releases from 2011 through 2014 include "Kung Fu Panda 2," "How to Train Your Dragon 2," and "Puss in Boots."

Top 5 DreamWorks Action Sequences
>Over the years, DreamWorks Animation has upheld one of the animation genre’s most beloved traditions by peppering their movies with exciting, jaw-dropping action sequences. The following stand as the studio’s five best such moments.

Animated Film Timeline
A year-by-year examination of the major touchstones in animated film history, from the very first cartoon right through to the rise of computer-generated special effects.

5 Memorable Friendships in Pixar Animated Movies
In keeping with an animation tradition that dates back decades, Pixar has managed to pepper many of their movies with fully-realized friendships that have become indelible within the genre.href="http://movies.about.com/od/animatedmovies/tp/animated-couples.htm">WALL-E and Eve. That said, here are the top five Pixar duos.

Top 5 Spinoff Ready Pixar Characters
A best of list covering the top 5 characters that deserve their own spinoff film in the Pixar animated movie legacy.

Character Bios for Disney Princesses
Profiles of Disney Princesses including Jasmine, Ariel, Snow White, Cinderella and Belle.

Behind the Scenes of "Alpha and Omega"
A look at the making of Lionsgate's big-screen, computer-animated film "Alpha and Omega."

Top 5 Original Pixar Songs
A best of list covering the most memorable and indelible original songs within the Pixar animated movie legacy.

Top 5 DreamWorks Animation Movies
Despite a rather rocky start, DreamWorks Animation has established itself as Disney Pixar s only true competitor within the world of feature-length animation. It s gotten to a point where DreamWorks can be consistently relied on to crank out above-average product, which ensures that attempting to compile a list of their five best films is easier said than done.

Top 5 Worst Disney Animated Adaptations
A top 5 list covering the worst adaptations released by Walt Disney Pictures.

Top 5 Disney Animated Adaptations
"Tangled" tops this best of list.

Top 5 Spinoff Ready DreamWorks Animation Characters
These characters really deserve their own films.

Top 5 DreamWorks Animation Scene Stealers

A scene stealer is defined as a character that makes the most out of their limited screen time, to the extent that the viewer misses them when they’re not around. DreamWorks Animation has certainly been responsible for their fair share of scene stealers, with the following five standing as their most memorable:

"The Lorax," "Frankenweenie," and sequels to "Ice Age" and "Madagascar" are among the animated movies heading to theaters in 2012.

The Best Animated Films of 2011
The best animated movies of 2011 is topped by Winnie the Pooh and includes releases from Disney, 20th Century Fox, and DreamWorks Animation.

5 Actors Who Haven't Worked in Animation (But Really Should)
Hollywood's big names have done it so why haven't these actors?

The Worst Animated Films of 2011
A list of the five worst animated films released in 2011. The list includes releases from Pixar and Disney.

Behind the Scenes of "The Illusionist"
A look at the making of Sony Pictures Classics' big-screen, traditionally-animated film "The Illusionist."

Top 5 Evil DreamWorks Animation Sidekicks
An evil sidekicks best of list covering the most memorable, funny, and indelible evil sidekicks within the DreamWorks Animation movie legacy.

Top 10 Animated Couples
We love these couples and even though they're animated, we feel for them when something happens to shake up their relationships.

5 Most Memorable Lines in Pixar's Films
The animation world has always been a particularly fertile spawning ground for memorable lines of dialogue, and Pixar, being the current rulers of the genre, have certainly churned out their share of indelible quotes over the years. The following stand as the studio's five most unforgettable lines.

The 10 Best Animated Movies of the 2000s
The best of the decade includes "WALL-E" and "Spirited Away."

The Evolution of the Disney Princess
A detailed analysis of the history of the Princesses, and how they've evolved over the years.

Top 5 Animated Films for Grown Ups
Everybody has that one friend who simply refuses to watch animated films, with the refrain “they’re just for kids” usually the first thing out of their mouths when questioned. Since making their debut in 1995 with Toy Story, Pixar has managed to craft films that hold just as much appeal for grown ups as they do for kids – with the following five standing out as Pixar’s most adult-oriented efforts.

Top 10 Disney Animated Sidekicks
There's been a long history of memorable sidekicks throughout cinematic history, and it's certainly not surprising to note that the canon of Disney animated films is rife with memorable sidekicks of all shapes, sizes, and even species.

Top 5 Animated Science Fiction Films
A best of list covering the best animated science fiction films ever made.

Top 5 Speechless Pixar Characters
The 5 most memorable, funny, and indelible speechless characters within the Pixar animated movie legacy.

Top 10 Disney Villains
You may root for the hero, but the most interesting and compelling characters in Disney animated movies are usually the villains. The Mouse House has always made a point of emphasizing bad guys that you just can t help but love to hate, with the following 10 people standing head and shoulders above their villainous counterparts.

Top 5 Animated Christmas Movies
Isn't it strange that there haven't been more animated Christmas theatrical films?

Top 5 Animated Films Based on Fairy Tales
These five stand out from the fairy tale pack.

"The Lion King" Trivia
A list of five things you probably never knew about Walt Disney Pictures' animated hit The Lion King. Includes trivia and pictures.

"Hoodwinked" Blu-ray Review
"Hoodwinked!" arrives on Blu-ray for the first time in history.

Conrad Vernon Biography
Conrad Vernon is an animation filmmaker who has worked on "Monsters vs Aliens" and "Shrek 2."

"Fantasia/Fantasia 2000" Blu-ray Review
Review of Walt Disney Pictures' "Fantasia/Fantasia 4-Disc Special Edition Blu-Ray," storyline, and bonus features.

Kelly Asbury Biography
Kelly Asbury is an award-winning animation filmmaker who has worked on movies like "Shrek 2" and "Gnomeo and Juliet."

Top 5 Disney Duos
We just love, love, love these couples.

Top 5 Disney Quotes
Over the years, Disney has been responsible for some of the most memorable and indelible chunks of dialogue within the animation genre. And although it would be easy enough to list just the unforgettable lines from the studio's various songs - including "Cinderella's" "A dream is a wish your heart makes" - this list ranks only the best and most memorable instances of dialogue in Disney's animated motion pictures.

Carlos Saldanha Biography
Carlos Saldanha is an animation filmmaker who has worked on "Ice Age," "Rio," and "Robots."

DreamWorks Animation Trivia
We take you behind the scenes of DreamWorks Animation to discover little known secrets.

Top 5 Speechless Disney Characters
A top five list covering the most memorable, funny, and indelible speechless characters within the Disney animated movie legacy.

Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About Pixar
As one of the most successful animation studios in film history, Pixar has certainly come a long way in the years since it launched its very first full-length feature film (1995's "Toy Story"). Read on for a few interesting facts you may not have known about the company.

Top 5 Speechless DreamWorks Animation Characters
A top five list covering the most memorable, funny, and indelible speechless characters within the DreamWorks Animation movie legacy.

Mike Mitchell Biography
Inside the career of filmmaker Mike Mitchell.

"Bambi" Blu-ray Review
"Bambi" finally arrives on Blu-ray for the first time in history.

Jennifer Yuh Bio
Jennifer Yuh is an award-winning animation filmmaker who has worked on "Madagascar," "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron," and "Kung Fu Panda 2."

John Ratzenberger's Roles in Pixar Films
It wouldn't be a Pixar movie if it didn't have John Ratzenberger providing a voice.

Sylvain Chomet Biography
Sylvain Chomet is an Oscar-nominated animation filmmaker who has worked on movies like "The Triplets of Belleville" and "The Illusionist."

Top 5 Live Action/Animation Hybrid Movies
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" tops this list of movies that mix live-action animation.

Mike Disa Bio
Miksa Disa is an animation filmmaker who has worked on "Tarzan," "The Tigger Movie," and "Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil."

Top 5 Pixar Action Scenes
Even animated movies can have memorable action scenes.

Top 5 Pixar Directors
Pixar knows how to pick them, knows how to let them do their thing, and gives them great stories to work with.

The Best Animated Films for Adults
Animated movies aren't just for kids and this list points out 10 adults should check out.

"Alice in Wonderland" Blu-ray Review
Review of "Alice in Wonderland" on Blu-ray and DVD, storyline, and bonus features.

"The Lion King" Review
Review of the re-release of "The Lion King" in theaters - in 3D.

"The Illusionist" Movie Review
Review of "The Illusionist," the traditionally animated film directed by Sylvain Chomet.

"Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" Blu-ray Review
"Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" arrives on Blu-ray for the first time in history.

Top 5 Pixar Sidekicks
Dory from "Finding Nemo" is one of the best sidekicks around, and not just in the animated movie universe.

Top 5 Pixar Scene Stealers
5 of the the best supporting players who steal the show.

Top 10 Animated Films of the 1990s
It was a good decade for the genre.

Top 5 Shocking Moments in DreamWorks Animation Films
5 scenes that stand out from within the studio's impressive body of work.

Worst Animated Films of 2010
Yes, there were five that stood out from the pack.

Brad Lewis Biography
Biography of director Brad Lewis including film credits.

Top 5 Worst Live Action/Animation Hybrid Movies
"Hop" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks" make this 'Worst of' list.

Top 5 Animated Sequels
A top 5 list covering the best animated sequels ever made, including Toy Story 3, Kung Fu Panda 2, and An American Tail: Fievel Goes West.

"The Illusionist" Blu-ray Review
Details on the "The Illusionist" Blu-Ray/DVD release including a review of the extra material.

Top 5 Animated Horror Films for Kids
Sometimes things that go bump in the night are scary, even when they're animated.

Don Hall Bio
Don Hall is an award-nominated animation filmmaker who has worked on "Meet the Robinsons" and "Winnie the Pooh."

Stephen J. Anderson Bio
Biography of director Stephen J. Anderson including film credits.

"Waking Sleeping Beauty" DVD Review
Review of "Waking Sleeping Beauty" on DVD, storyline, and bonus features.

"The Fox and the Hound" Films on Blu-ray
Details on the "The Fox and the Hound" and "The Fox and the Hound 2" Blu-Ray release including a review of the extra material.

Best Animated Movies in 3-D
It was difficult to narrow this list down to just five. See if you agree with our choices.

Top 5 Catchiest Songs in Animated Disney Films
Some of these will be stuck in our minds forever - whether we like them or not!

Evil Stepmothers
Let's take a look at five animated women you'd never want to call mom.

Top 5 Evil Pixar Sidekicks in Animated Movies
It's so good to be bad, isn't it, especially if you're one of these characters.

Top 5 Spinoff Ready Disney Characters
A best of list covering the top 5 animated characters who deserve their own spinoff film in Disney's animated movie legacy.

Top 5 Evil Disney Sidekicks in Animated Movies
Disney's family-friendly films contain some of the best bad guys ever to hit the big screen outside of R-rated movies.

Top 5 Pixar Shorts
Animated shorts can be just as good as feature films...sometimes even better.

Top 5 Pixar Movies
"Up" earned the top spot, but it was a hard-fought battle to get there.

Top 5 Underrated Animated Films
"Atlantis" tops this list of overlooked and underappreciated films.

The Funniest Animated Movies
It was tough narrowing this list down to just 5 funny animated films, but we think we've nailed it.

Stop-Motion Animated Films
It's a time-consuming process but when done well, there's absolutely nothing else like it.

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