2001 – The computer animated movie “Shrek” hits theatres. The 90-minute movie was produced on a $60 million budget and although it’s first weekend only saw $42 million, the overall theatrical run brought in $487 million. Shrek was the first computer-animated film to win an Academy Award (Best Animated Feature).
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