"Lion King" was the same. This wildebeest stampede was digitally simulated in 3D, but Simba was in 2D. [Simba gasps] And animators are continuing to push 2.5D further, because there are still some ...

2. Stampede scene The wildebeest stampede scene is considered one of the most iconic in animation history. But the six-minute scene took three years to make. Not only did the CG department have to ...