Name: Pixels
Genre: Animation, Short, Action
Released: 2010-04-08
Duration: 2 min
Rating: 7.4

This is a homage to classic video games like Space Invaders and Pacman. It implies that the world is made up of pixel and it not properly maintained everything could collapse in on itself, falling into tiny cubes. There is even a monster based on Pong.

Computer animation is a technique in which computers are used to generate animated sequences digitally. Unlike traditional hand-drawn animation, which involves creating individual frames by hand, computer animation relies on digital processes to generate scenery, character models, lighting, and movement.

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The disaster subgenre features narratives where characters must confront and survive catastrophic and often life-threatening events. These events can range from natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes to man-made disasters like terrorist attacks, nuclear accidents, and plane crashes.

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The supernatural fantasy subgenre features stories that blend fantastical elements with the supernatural, often involving interactions between the human world and realms inhabited by supernatural beings, spirits, or forces.

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The action genre features fast-paced, thrilling, and intense sequences of physical feats, combat, and excitement. The characters of these stories are involved in daring and often dangerous situations, requiring them to rely on their physical prowess, skills, and quick thinking to overcome challenges and adversaries.

Animation is a form of visual storytelling that involves creating visual art and motion through the use of various techniques and technologies. In animation, images are manipulated to create the illusion of movement, bringing characters, objects, and environments to life. Animation can encompass a wide range of styles, themes, and intended audiences, making it a diverse and versatile form of storytelling.

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The fantasy genre features imaginative and often magical worlds, characters, and events. It explores realms beyond the boundaries of reality, featuring elements such as magic, mythical creatures, supernatural powers, and fantastical settings. These stories can take place in entirely fictional worlds or blend fantastical elements with real-world settings.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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New York City is invaded by 8-bit creatures.

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Adam Sandler, Peter Dinklage, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, and Josh Gad in Pixels (2015)

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