Animation in US cinema has changed so much since the day it was born. From the days of hand-drawn cartoons to today's highly sophisticated CGI, animation has evolved time and again to engage its ...

Animated animals in US cinema have come a long way, from the early hand-drawn figures to today's sophisticated CGI ...

It was a bold move, the most expensive CGI film ever produced at the time, with a budget of $127.5 million. Despite mixed reviews, Dinosaur turned a profit, grossing nearly $350 million worldwide.

Disney tried to revive 2D animation with The Princess and the Frog, but CGI films continued to outperform, and they haven't released another 2D since 2011's Winnie the Pooh.

The CGI gives cyberspace a bright, high-energy aesthetic with smooth gradients and clean geometric shapes. Meanwhile, the real world is animated traditionally with 2D graphics for a stark contrast.