Fantasmagorie, created by Émile Cohl in 1908, is widely regarded as the first animated film.

Winsor McCay, known for his comic strip 'Little Nemo in Slumberland', is often credited as the 'Father of Animation' for his pioneering work in the field.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937, was the first full-length animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Productions.

Crusader Rabbit, created by Alex Anderson and produced by Jay Ward, was the first animated television series, airing in 1950.

Toy Story, released in 1995, was the first animated film to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, a category introduced that year.

Anime is a Japanese animation style known for its vibrant colors, exaggerated features, and dynamic storytelling.

Osamu Tezuka, known for his works such as 'Astro Boy' and 'Black Jack', is often referred to as the 'Godfather of Anime' for his significant contributions to the genre.

Beauty and the Beast, released in 1991, was the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

Cel animation is an animation technique that involves creating the illusion of movement by rapidly displaying a sequence of slightly different images, typically drawn on transparent sheets called cels.

Toy Story, released in 1995, was the first feature-length film to be entirely computer-animated.

Stop-motion animation is an animation technique that involves moving physical objects frame by frame to create the illusion of movement.

The Adventures of Prince Achmed, released in 1926, was the first animated film to use the technique of rotoscoping, which involves tracing over live-action footage to create animated characters.

Direct animation is an animation technique that involves drawing directly onto film, without the use of cels or other intermediary materials.

Tron, released in 1982, was the first feature-length film to be produced using computer-generated imagery (CGI).

Puppet animation is an animation technique that involves using puppets to create the illusion of movement.