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CG (Computer Generated) animation movies?

is there a web site or blog that discusses CG (Computer Generated) animation movies?
Not japanese animation. but big screen movies.
I think it all started with toy story. right?
this year there has been a ton of them out:

For starters, check out http://www.animated-news.com/. It is by far the best animation news blog on the web. It covers everything animation. I have a few more, but they aren’t as inclusive as animated news.

http://www.animated-movies.net/ has a comprehensive list on lots of other movie and animiation sites.

I hope this helps!

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