The document discusses trends in animation across various media over time. It describes how animation expanded from early films from Disney and Warner Brothers to mainstream popularity. It explores animation in television, film, video games, theme parks and other forms of digital and interactive media. Recent trends discussed include the growth of 3D animation, motion capture, international influence, and fan participation through remixing, mashups and user-generated content. The document emphasizes how animation has become integrated across many types of media and engaged audiences through cross-media storytelling.