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Robots (2005) is an American animated sci-fi adventure comedy film set in a world inhabited by sentient beings made of metal. The story follows the journey of Rodney Copperbottom, a young and ambitious inventor who looks up to Bigweld – a renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Bigweld Industries. The company not only employs other inventors but also provides spare parts for robots in need. Inspired by Bigweld’s motto of ‘seeing a need and filling it’, Rodney creates his own flying robot named Wonderbot to help his father Herb, who works as a dishwasher at a local restaurant. However, when Herb’s boss catches them in the act, ...

The Pixar short film One Man Band (2005) was a hit at the 29th Annecy International Animated Film Festival in France and took home the Platinum Grand Prize at the Future Film Festival in Italy. Bass, a skilled street performer, played his wind and percussion instruments in an abandoned Italian village square, hoping for a tip in his rusty iron cup. His routine was interrupted when he noticed Tippy, a peasant girl with a gold coin, about to make a wish by tossing it into the plaza fountain. Immediately seizing the opportunity, Bass played an impromptu piece that caught Tippy’s attention. However, just as she was about to give him her coin, another performer ...

Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005) is an animated film set in the Family Guy universe. It follows Stewie’s journey to find his real father after a near-death experience, leading him to San Francisco where he discovers it is himself from the future. Along with commentaries and a sneak peek of American Dad! Volume 1, the DVD was released on September 27, 2005. Fox later aired the film as three separate episodes for the finale of Family Guy season 4 on May 21, 2006. Some scenes were edited or removed by Fox to fit into a 66-minute time slot. Stewie B. Goode. While at the Quahog ...

Corpse Bride (2005) is a stop-motion animated musical fantasy film directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by John August, Caroline Thompson, and Pamela Pettler. It is based on characters created by Burton and Carlos Grangel. Set in an unnamed Victorian era town, the story follows the arranged marriage preparations of Victor Van Dort, son of nouveau riche fish merchants, and ...

The American animated short film, The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (2005), was produced by DreamWorks Animation. It features the adventures of the Madagascar penguins before their first film. On Christmas Eve, Private, the youngest member of the group, leaves the zoo to find a gift for lonely polar bear Ted. However, he gets captured by Nana, who mistakes him for a chew toy for her dog Mr Chew. Skipper, Kowalski, and Rico come to Private’s rescue from Nana’s apartment. While Nana was engrossed in a football game, the penguins caused chaos for Mr. Chew by detonating the door with a stick of dynamite ...

Madagascar (2005) is an animated film from DreamWorks, with production by DreamWorks Animation SKG and PDI/Dreamworks, and distribution by DreamWorks Pictures. In bustling New York City, Alex the lion resides in the Central Park Zoo as a popular attraction known as ‘King of New York’. He shares his days with his close-knit group of friends: Melman the giraffe, Gloria the hippopotamus, and Marty the zebra, who is Alex’s best pal. However, Marty becomes restless with his mundane routine and yearns for a taste of adventure. On his tenth birthday, despite attempts from his friends to cheer him up, Marty learns that the zoo’s penguins – ...

Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster (2004) is a direct-to-video animated comedy mystery that follows the usual format of the popular Saturday morning cartoons. The beloved Mystery, Inc. crew embarks on a journey to Scotland’s Loch Ness to visit Daphne Blake’s ancestral home, Blake Castle, alongside her cousin Shannon. As luck would have it, their arrival coincides with the annual Highland games held on the castle grounds and featuring various traditional Scottish sports. However, Shannon reveals that the castle has been plagued by sightings of the infamous Loch Ness Monster. Her claims are backed by Del Chillman, a self-proclaimed monster enthusiast and ...

The Incredibles (2004), an American animated superhero film from Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures, follows Bob Parr (also known as Mr. Incredible) on the day of his wedding to Helen Truax (aka Elastigirl). In an act of heroism, Bob stops a man from jumping off a building and then uncovers a robbery by supervillain Bomb Voyage. However, he is interrupted by Buddy Pine, an eager fan who wishes to be his sidekick. Bob turns down Buddy’s offer and manages to remove a bomb that Voyage planted on his cape. Unfortunately, this results in the destruction of an elevated train track and forces Bob to quickly stop an incoming train. Following their wedding, ...

The film adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved children’s book, The Polar Express (2004), was directed by Robert Zemeckis and co-written by William Broyles Jr. On Christmas Eve, a passenger train called the Polar Express stops outside a young boy’s house. Feeling doubtful about Santa Claus, the boy boards the train after being invited by the conductor. He meets two other children on board – a spirited girl and a know-it-all boy. The conductor then stops to pick up another boy named Billy, who ...

The American live-action/animated adventure comedy film, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004), is based on the popular animated television series of the same name. In Bikini Bottom, our beloved protagonist SpongeBob SquarePants eagerly anticipates his promotion to manager at the new Krusty Krab 2, located next to the original restaurant. However, much to his disappointment, his co-worker Squidward Tentacles is given the title instead. Mr. Krabs explains that Squidward is more mature and better suited for the role, leaving SpongeBob feeling upset and discouraged. Meanwhile, Plankton’s numerous failed attempts to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula and conquer ...

Shark Tale (2004) is an amusing animated film created by DreamWorks Animation Productions for DreamWorks Pictures. In the Southside Reef resides Oscar, a bluestreak cleaner wrasse who longed to work at the Whale Wash like his late father Earl, despite being teased by his peers. Oscar dreams of fame and fortune but finds himself owing money to his boss, Sykes, who owns the Whale Wash and happens to be a pufferfish. Luckily, his best friend Angie offers him a pearl from her grandmother as collateral to settle his debt. At the same time, Don Lino, head of a shark mob consisting of orcas, sailfish, and octopuses (among others), is displeased with his son Lenny’s ...

Far Far Away Idol (2004), a six-minute interactive short with various endings, was included as a bonus on the Shrek 2 DVD and VHS on November 5, 2004. Following the conclusion of Shrek 2, fan-favorite characters participate in a singing competition judged by none other than Simon Cowell himself. Experience the comical antics of your beloved Shrek characters as they belt out tunes all night long in this side-splitting parody. Laugh along with Fiona, Puss in Boots, Donkey and the rest of the Far Far Away Kingdom as they compete in a musical showdown.

In 2004, an American animated comedy film was released called Shrek 2 (2004). It was loosely based on a children’s picture book from 1990 by William Steig also titled Shrek!. The story follows the main characters, newlyweds Shrek and Princess Fiona, who return from their honeymoon to receive an invitation from Fiona’s parents to attend a royal ball in honor of their marriage. Despite initial hesitation, Fiona convinces Shrek to attend and together they journey to the kingdom of Far Far Away with their companion Donkey. Upon arrival, they are met with surprise and disapproval from Fiona’s ...

Mulan II (2004) is an American direct-to-video animated musical adventure film from Disneytoon Studios’ Japanese division. After defeating the Huns, Mushu regains his position as a guardian spirit, much to the ancestors’ chagrin. General Shang proposes to Mulan, who accepts wholeheartedly. However, Mushu’s excitement is short-lived as the ancestors warn him that if Mulan marries Shang, they will become her guardians and he will lose his job. The Emperor summons Mulan and Shang and informs them of the Mongols’ threat to China. To strengthen their defenses, he plans to form an alliance with Qui Gong by marrying his three daughters, Princesses ...

Chase Me (2003) is an animated short film, based on the series The New Batman Adventures. It was included as a bonus feature on the DVD for Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman and was produced by Warner Bros. Animation. During a party at Wayne Enterprises, Bruce Wayne takes a break from gazing out the window to join three lovely ladies on the dance floor. But his butler Alfred quickly rescues him and Bruce escapes to his office via elevator. Much to his surprise, he finds Catwoman robbing his safe. In a rush, she pins him against the wall before making her getaway. However, Bruce manages to free himself and transforms into Batman to pursue her across the ...

In an animated film Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003), produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Batman and Robin are faced with a new mystery. A mysterious female hero known as Batwoman has appeared in their city, and her true identity is unknown. Despite her claims to fight for justice, Batwoman goes against Batman’s moral code by using lethal force. As Penguin and Rupert Thorne attempt to sell illegal weapons to Kasnia, they enlist Carlton Duquesne for protection. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne develops a romantic relationship with Kathy Duquesne, the daughter of the crime boss. As Batman tries to uncover Batwoman’s true identity and prevent her from making ...

Scooby-Doo and the Monster of Mexico (2003) is an animated adventure film, the sixth in a series based on the popular Saturday morning cartoon. Fred’s pen-pal, Alejo Otero, invites him and the gang to visit his family in Veracruz, Mexico. Despite some initial hesitation, Mystery Inc. ultimately decides to take up Alejo’s offer. However, their plans are disrupted when a mysterious creature begins terrorizing the town and is nicknamed ‘El Chupacabra’ by the locals. Meanwhile, Alejo introduces them to his family, including his wife Sofia, mother Doña Dolores, brother Luis, and Luis’s fiancée Charlene from the US. As they enjoy a meal ...

Scooby-Doo and the Legend of the Vampire (2003) is an American direct-to-video animated adventure film, and the fifth installment in a series of movies based on the classic Scooby-Doo cartoons. The Mystery Inc. gang find themselves aboard a cruise ship headed to Australia for a much-needed vacation. After exploring Sydney and its famous Bondi Beach, they stumble upon a flyer advertising a music festival at Vampire Rock. Intrigued, they decide to venture into the outback to check it out. Along their journey, they encounter various native animals and learn about the legend of the Yowie Yahoo, an Australian vampire said to inhabit Vampire Rock. As they approach the ...

Boundin’ (2003) is an American computer-animated short film that was screened in theaters prior to the feature-length superhero flick, The Incredibles. It tells the tale of a lamb whose confidence is shattered after being sheared, through music and narration by Pixar animator Bud Luckey. Notably, this was also the first Pixar short to feature vocal performances with words, such as Bobby McFerrin’s acapella piece for Knick Knack. Previously, only music and sound effects were used in their films. In the American ...

Finding Nemo (2003) is a heartwarming and humorous adventure from Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. Marlin, a clownfish living in the Great Barrier Reef with his wife Coral, anxiously awaits the arrival of their eggs. However, their joyful anticipation is cut short when they are attacked by a barracuda, leaving Marlin as the sole protector of their only surviving egg. Fast forward six years and Marlin’s overprotective nature has only grown as he sends his son Nemo off to school. But Nemo’s rebellious streak leads to him getting captured by scuba divers. Desperate to find his son, Marlin meets Dory, a blue tang with a forgetful memory who ...