up with Pacific Data Images (now known as PDI/DreamWorks) in 1996 to create some of highest-grossing animated hits of all time, such as Antz (1998), Shrek (2001), Shrek 2 (2004), and Madagascar (2005). 1994 – WALTER LANTZ DIES: Walter Lantz (1900–1994) was a pioneer in animation. He was head of the