I LOVE ANIMATION. HOW ABOUT YOU?

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I love animated films. 

 

The limitless world of the imagination is a siren call to me.

One of the best things about animated movies is that there are simply no limits.

Creators of animated movies can have incredibly vast imaginations and that is reflected in the content of animated movies where anything can speak and live like humans.

Today was HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON day to take my mind off things that threaten to ruin my life -- and which I can do nothing about.

 I have bought both seasons of DRAGON riders of Berk -- a series based on the movie found on CARTOON NETWORK -- with all of the voice actors but Gerard Butler and animation on par with the movie.

 

Why is animation so popular?  I mean, even less than stellar animated films pull in large box office sales.

 

One  reason may be people are attracted to the art of animation no matter what age they are.

 

This is because animation provides a physical manifestation of the imagination. It allows people to escape their normal lives and to explore a world where anything and everything is possible.

 

Animated movies that are designed for kids are big earners.

 

Even lower budget animated films and animated features that are produced specifically for DVD releases, rake in huge profits. This is because parents spend money on these films because their kids love to watch them over and over.

 

While animated movies are generally made for kids, there are some animated films and franchises that are developed with an older audience in mind.

Many animation companies try to include elements that will entertain older viewers so that they can expand their market. Some, on the other hand, focus solely on audiences that are older than 13.

Animated movies that are attractive to older audiences are going to have specific characteristics.

First of all they can feature nostalgic cartoon characters, such as Scooby Doo, Transformers or Looney Tunes characters. Secondly they feature more adult themes, such as romance or hard core action.

I believe animation lets us become children in our hearts again.

The world can be so harsh that a little breeze of a more innocent time can be healing and liberating.

Why do you like animated films and TV series?  What are some of your favorites?  Which ones are you looking forward to?

Here is a short one I loved: