CGI Animal Adventure Movies is a sub-category or nickname given to computer-animated films that incorporate plots or storylines featuring animals as the protagonists, antagonists, or simply as use a majority of animals.
History
Though many films animated or non-animated have used animals as characters, a vast majority of CGI films use menagerie as the main characters.
In 1998, Dreamworks Animation released the first full-length CGI motion picture with animals as the main subject entitled Antz. One month later after the release, Pixar to, went on the fun of using animals as main characters with its release A Bug's Life.
There was a lull in the production of these types of movies from 1999-2003, until in 2004, when it started to become fashionable and economically viable to produce all-CGI children's movies.
Then, after a successful year with these movies in 2005, an explosion of these films occurred in 2006, with 10+ in one year, and became a huge fad.
1990s
1998
*A Bug's Life -various insects and arachnids
*Antz -ants
2000s
2000
*Dinosaur-dinosaurs, lemurs
2001
*Shrek
2002
*Ice Age -sloths, mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and other prehistoric animals
2003
*Finding Nemo -fish, sharks, and various aquatic animals
2004
*Shark Tale-fish, sharks, and various aquatic animals
*Shrek 2 -wolves, pigs, etc.
2005
*Chicken Little -chickens, birds, pigs, and various animals
*Hoodwinked
*Madagascar-zoo animals, lemurs, penguins
*Valiant -birds and some mice
2006
*The Ant Bully
*Arthur and the Invisibles
*Barnyard-various farm animals
*Doogal-dogs
*Flushed Away-rats, amphibians
*Happy Feet-penguins
*Ice Age: The Meltdown- mammoths, sloths, saber-tooth tigers
*Khan Kluay - elephants
*Open Season -various forest animals
*Over the Hedge-various forest animals
*The Wild-various zoo animals
2007
*Bee Movie
*Fly Me to the Moon
*Happily N'Ever After
* Ratatouille
*Shrek the Third
*
*TMNT
History
Though many films animated or non-animated have used animals as characters, a vast majority of CGI films use menagerie as the main characters.
In 1998, Dreamworks Animation released the first full-length CGI motion picture with animals as the main subject entitled Antz. One month later after the release, Pixar to, went on the fun of using animals as main characters with its release A Bug's Life.
There was a lull in the production of these types of movies from 1999-2003, until in 2004, when it started to become fashionable and economically viable to produce all-CGI children's movies.
Then, after a successful year with these movies in 2005, an explosion of these films occurred in 2006, with 10+ in one year, and became a huge fad.
1990s
1998
*A Bug's Life -various insects and arachnids
*Antz -ants
2000s
2000
*Dinosaur-dinosaurs, lemurs
2001
*Shrek
2002
*Ice Age -sloths, mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and other prehistoric animals
2003
*Finding Nemo -fish, sharks, and various aquatic animals
2004
*Shark Tale-fish, sharks, and various aquatic animals
*Shrek 2 -wolves, pigs, etc.
2005
*Chicken Little -chickens, birds, pigs, and various animals
*Hoodwinked
*Madagascar-zoo animals, lemurs, penguins
*Valiant -birds and some mice
2006
*The Ant Bully
*Arthur and the Invisibles
*Barnyard-various farm animals
*Doogal-dogs
*Flushed Away-rats, amphibians
*Happy Feet-penguins
*Ice Age: The Meltdown- mammoths, sloths, saber-tooth tigers
*Khan Kluay - elephants
*Open Season -various forest animals
*Over the Hedge-various forest animals
*The Wild-various zoo animals
2007
*Bee Movie
*Fly Me to the Moon
*Happily N'Ever After
* Ratatouille
*Shrek the Third
*
*TMNT
Lakeshore Mall (previously known as both Edgelake Plaza and Edgewater Mall) is an enclosed regional shopping mall located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Detail
The mall originally opened in 1979. Original anchors included H.C. Prange Co. and Prange Way at its west and east ends respectively. A single wide concourse stretches between both of these anchor stores, with room for over 20 in-line spaces and several kiosks. It is a low, streamlined structure with typical mall design common in the late-1970s, with Low ceilings and diffused fluorescent lighting allowing the storefront lighting to take more emphasis.
It did not compete directly with Mid-Cities Mall (later retitlted Lakeview Plaza) its sister mall directly to the south. In fact, Edgewater Mall snatched up some of Mid-Cities' tenants who sought more space.
Today
While the first decade (from opening until 1990) went mostly unchanged, the mall would begin to see a steady decline in foot traffic, and businesses began to leave as the S. Calumet (U.S. 151) corridor at the southwest edge of Manitowoc started to become the retail center of the city.
As of October 2006 the mall has started to see some cleanup of old storefronts, possibly in preparation for new tenants. The current group running the mall is Lakeshore Mall LLC
The mall has since been renamed Lakeshore Mall
Timeline
*1979: Edgewater Mall opens. Original anchors are H.C. Prange Co. (Prange's) and Prange Way. There is room for over 20 shops.
*1980s: Mall retitled Edgewater Plaza
*1992: Prange's becomes Younkers Longtime tenants begin pulling out altogether or relocating to the U.S. 151 (S. Calumet Ave.) retail area.
*March 1996: Original east anchor Prange Way closes, and remains vacant to this day. Its closure is a huge blow to the mall, which was already half-empty by this point. Tenants continue to leave as leases expire or entire chains go out of business.
*1999: On Cue (Rebranded Sam Goody later) opens in former Deb Shops space.
*July 2000: Mall taken over by MLG Commercial from previous owners Reliastar Life Insurance Group.
*2003: Mall taken over by Expansion Commercial. A Sears Hometown Dealer store is opened. Exterior facelift and retitling to Edgelake Plaza are done.
*2005: Mall put up for sale again, but would not see new ownership for two years. Regis Hairstylists, Diva / Bella Diva Fashions, and Lynne's Apparel all shutter.
*2006: Sam Goody and Greentree Gifts close.
*2007: Mall renamed Lakeshore Mall upon being taken over by new ownership under the name Lakeshore Mall LLC. Future plans are unknown for the mall.
Former Tenants
Anchors:
*H.C. Prange Co.(Now Younkers)
*Prange Way(1979-1996)
*Sears Hometown Dealer (2003-Present)
Specialties (circa 1979) :
*Id 1
*Kinney Shoes1
*Deb Shops
*Kindy Optical
*The Fast Foot
*Regis Hairstylists
*Diane's Hallmark (Greeting cards / gifts)
*Brooks Fashions
*Zales Jewelers
*The Fitness Store
1: Relocated to Edgewater Mall from Mid-Cities Mall
Other Former Tenants post-Prange Way Closure
*On Cue/Sam Goody (now FYE)
*Greentree Gifts
*The Snackery
*Diva Fashions
*Bella Diva Fashions
*Lynne's Apparel
Detail
The mall originally opened in 1979. Original anchors included H.C. Prange Co. and Prange Way at its west and east ends respectively. A single wide concourse stretches between both of these anchor stores, with room for over 20 in-line spaces and several kiosks. It is a low, streamlined structure with typical mall design common in the late-1970s, with Low ceilings and diffused fluorescent lighting allowing the storefront lighting to take more emphasis.
It did not compete directly with Mid-Cities Mall (later retitlted Lakeview Plaza) its sister mall directly to the south. In fact, Edgewater Mall snatched up some of Mid-Cities' tenants who sought more space.
Today
While the first decade (from opening until 1990) went mostly unchanged, the mall would begin to see a steady decline in foot traffic, and businesses began to leave as the S. Calumet (U.S. 151) corridor at the southwest edge of Manitowoc started to become the retail center of the city.
As of October 2006 the mall has started to see some cleanup of old storefronts, possibly in preparation for new tenants. The current group running the mall is Lakeshore Mall LLC
The mall has since been renamed Lakeshore Mall
Timeline
*1979: Edgewater Mall opens. Original anchors are H.C. Prange Co. (Prange's) and Prange Way. There is room for over 20 shops.
*1980s: Mall retitled Edgewater Plaza
*1992: Prange's becomes Younkers Longtime tenants begin pulling out altogether or relocating to the U.S. 151 (S. Calumet Ave.) retail area.
*March 1996: Original east anchor Prange Way closes, and remains vacant to this day. Its closure is a huge blow to the mall, which was already half-empty by this point. Tenants continue to leave as leases expire or entire chains go out of business.
*1999: On Cue (Rebranded Sam Goody later) opens in former Deb Shops space.
*July 2000: Mall taken over by MLG Commercial from previous owners Reliastar Life Insurance Group.
*2003: Mall taken over by Expansion Commercial. A Sears Hometown Dealer store is opened. Exterior facelift and retitling to Edgelake Plaza are done.
*2005: Mall put up for sale again, but would not see new ownership for two years. Regis Hairstylists, Diva / Bella Diva Fashions, and Lynne's Apparel all shutter.
*2006: Sam Goody and Greentree Gifts close.
*2007: Mall renamed Lakeshore Mall upon being taken over by new ownership under the name Lakeshore Mall LLC. Future plans are unknown for the mall.
Former Tenants
Anchors:
*H.C. Prange Co.(Now Younkers)
*Prange Way(1979-1996)
*Sears Hometown Dealer (2003-Present)
Specialties (circa 1979) :
*Id 1
*Kinney Shoes1
*Deb Shops
*Kindy Optical
*The Fast Foot
*Regis Hairstylists
*Diane's Hallmark (Greeting cards / gifts)
*Brooks Fashions
*Zales Jewelers
*The Fitness Store
1: Relocated to Edgewater Mall from Mid-Cities Mall
Other Former Tenants post-Prange Way Closure
*On Cue/Sam Goody (now FYE)
*Greentree Gifts
*The Snackery
*Diva Fashions
*Bella Diva Fashions
*Lynne's Apparel
Matanuska Tundra (Also known as Alaskan Tundra and Alaskan Thunderfuck) is a strain of cannabis grown in the Matanuska Valley, Alaska.
Matanuska Tundra is a strain of marijuana that has been derived from the legendary and now extinct, Matanuska Thunderfuck. The two are often confused with one another. While Matanuska Thunderfuck originally grew and developed wild in the Alaskan Tundras, Matanuska Tundra does not. It is, however, a direct clone of its ancestor, and with the right lighting and soil conditions, can achieve nearly the same THC content as its predecessor. Much acclaim has been mistakenly attributed to Matanuska Tundra, almost to the point of making it legendary among smokers. It is grown during the summer time, when Alaska has much warmer weather and near 24 hour sunlight. It also appears in a variety of colors, from green, to purple, to white, to even bright blue. It also known for a chocolate like flavor.
Growing conditions: Alaskan Tundra is best grown during the long summers in Alaska but to achieve the high THC content, it must be left out during at least one frost. This is how the cannabis gets it's normal blue and white coloration. The pH content of the soil is best at a 7 which is slightly acidic and this will give the bud a slightly dank stick appearance
The high is very intense and comes on fast, often triggering five minutes after smoking. It is a very powerful strain of Cannabis Indica, and can last for extended periods of time.
Matanuska Tundra is a strain of marijuana that has been derived from the legendary and now extinct, Matanuska Thunderfuck. The two are often confused with one another. While Matanuska Thunderfuck originally grew and developed wild in the Alaskan Tundras, Matanuska Tundra does not. It is, however, a direct clone of its ancestor, and with the right lighting and soil conditions, can achieve nearly the same THC content as its predecessor. Much acclaim has been mistakenly attributed to Matanuska Tundra, almost to the point of making it legendary among smokers. It is grown during the summer time, when Alaska has much warmer weather and near 24 hour sunlight. It also appears in a variety of colors, from green, to purple, to white, to even bright blue. It also known for a chocolate like flavor.
Growing conditions: Alaskan Tundra is best grown during the long summers in Alaska but to achieve the high THC content, it must be left out during at least one frost. This is how the cannabis gets it's normal blue and white coloration. The pH content of the soil is best at a 7 which is slightly acidic and this will give the bud a slightly dank stick appearance
The high is very intense and comes on fast, often triggering five minutes after smoking. It is a very powerful strain of Cannabis Indica, and can last for extended periods of time.
The Millennium Dollar is a private currency indexed to inflation. It is based on the value of the USD on January 1, 2000. It uses TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities) as backing, since they're also indexed to inflation.
The Millennium Dollar is intended to be used as a store of value and also as a circulating currency. It can be bought from and redeemed to VirtualMoney, Inc.
Criticisms
While this currency is an interesting idea, the implementation has some flaws. One major flaw is that, according to the official website, notes that have been lost or stolen cannot be redeemed. This is a problem for someone who unknowingly accepts one of these notes, and only later finds out that it is worthless. The site also implies that the notes themselves are very susceptible to damage by water.
The Millennium Dollar is intended to be used as a store of value and also as a circulating currency. It can be bought from and redeemed to VirtualMoney, Inc.
Criticisms
While this currency is an interesting idea, the implementation has some flaws. One major flaw is that, according to the official website, notes that have been lost or stolen cannot be redeemed. This is a problem for someone who unknowingly accepts one of these notes, and only later finds out that it is worthless. The site also implies that the notes themselves are very susceptible to damage by water.