The magic of movies not tied to using latest technology according to new research. In the nearly 60 years between the 1939 release of Hollywood's first animated movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and modern hits like Toy Story, Shrek and more, advances in animation technology have revolutionized not only animation techniques, but moviemaking as a whole. However, a new study found that employing the latest technology doesn't always ensure creative success for a film. Source 4j.