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animatronics

[ an-uh-muh-tron-iks ]

noun

  1. (used with a singular verb) the technology connected with the use of electronics to animate puppets or other figures, as for motion pictures.


animatronics

/ ˌæɪəˈٰɒɪ /

noun

  1. functioning as singular a branch of film and theatre technology that combines traditional puppetry techniques with electronics to create lifelike animated effects
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • i··ٰDzi adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of animatronics1

1975–80; blend of animate and electronics
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of animatronics1

C20: from anima ( tion ) + ( elec ) tronics
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It’s swifter, the animatronics are generally closer to us, and the slightly shorter ride time ensures there’s no elongated scenes without some critter action.

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"The public is rightly outraged, especially knowing that today, anything is possible with CGI, AI and animatronics," the statement said.

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“It’s not the animatronics - it’s us. At least respect us enough to pay us a decent wage.”

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Tiana’s features all new animatronics — 19 original critters and 48 animatronics in total, according to Disney.

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Like Splash Mountain, expect more than a dozen animatronics.

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