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'Ted' Tops Weekend Box Office: What’s the Best Live Action Movie With a CG Character?

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Seth MacFarlane took the top box office spot by delivering raunchy humor through a cuddly teddy bear in “Ted.” The Mark Wahlberg film might be the best live-action film with a CG character ever.
  1. "Ted"

    "Ted"

    Seth MacFarlane took the top box office spot by delivering raunchy humor through a cuddly teddy bear in “Ted.” The Mark Wahlberg film might be the best live-action film with a CG character ever.

  2. “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

    “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

    Considered by some to be the greatest CG character of all time, the “precious” Gollum steals the show in the “Lord of the Rings” movies.

  3. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”

    “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”

    Dobby made his debut in “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” But it was his moving farewell in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I,” that secured his position as one of the great CG characters.

  4. “Casper”

    “Casper”

    The friendly ghost did what few CG characters before him had been able to achieve: he successfully transitioned from a 2-D drawing to a fully realized 3-D costar.

  5. “Revenge of the Sith”

    “Revenge of the Sith”

    Although purists will always prefer the Henson puppet from “The Empire Strikes Back,” there’s no denying that it was sheer joy to see a CG Yoda wielding a lightsaber in “Revenge of the Sith.”

  6. “King Kong”

    “King Kong”

    It’s not easy to outshine actors like Naomi Watts and Jack Black, but Peter Jackson’s digital adaptation of King Kong stole the show in his 2005 version of the classic.

  7. “Transformers”

    “Transformers”

    Many have tried to turn real toys into hit movies, but Michael Bay is one of the few directors to do it successfully. All the thanks can go to the flawless effects that brought Bumble Bee and Optimus Prime to life.

  8. “Stuart Little”

    “Stuart Little”

    The classic children’s book captured the hearts of kids everywhere, who fell for the little mouse in khakis and kicks. And it wasn’t easy for a CG character to be cuter than Jonathan Lipnicki.

'Ted' Tops Weekend Box Office: What’s the Best Live Action Movie With a CG Character?
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This weekend “Ted,” the fuzzy little teddy bear with the foul mouth, dominated the box office. Many people assumed that Matthew McConaughey and Channing Tatum’s male stripper movie “Magic Mike” would be the victor this past weekend. But it seems that audiences would rather watch a wise-cracking plush toy than a bunch of hard-bodied studs.

The raunchy buddy comedy between a man (played by Mark Wahlberg) and his childhood stuffed animal pulled in $54.1 million. Apparently, “Ted” creator Seth MacFarlane of “Family Guy” fame knows something that “Magic Mike” director Steven Soderbergh hasn’t figured out yet — movie fans love a movie with a good CG character in it.

While “Ted” captured audiences this weekend, only time will tell if the flick will join the ranks of the best live action movies with CG characters. Will the teddy bear's career endure like that of Yoda from the “Star Wars” franchise or Gollum from “Lord of the Rings”? Will he go down in film history books alongside Stuart Little and Dobby the House Elf?
One thing is for sure, none of these films would have been as good without the digitally created costars. Click through our slideshow and let us know: What do you think is the best live-action movie featuring a CG character?
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  • ComaAlpha15 2012/07/18 15:10:53
  • mm61675 2012/07/10 04:05:16
    “Revenge of the Sith”
    mm61675
    I saw Ted, and it actually wasn't that bad. I was laughing a lot
    reply
  • utkrisht singh 2012/07/08 06:26:24
    “Transformers”
    utkrisht singh
    +1
    I don't other people do like or do not like transformers. But it is one of my favourites because of its game
    reply
  • Holmes 2012/07/08 02:59:37
    “Transformers”
    Holmes
    I love Bumblebee.
    Also Stuart Little, Revenge of the Sith and Lord of the Rings.
    reply
  • eminemfan 2012/07/06 15:55:10
    “Ted”
    eminemfan
    +1
    what about paul? paul movie
    reply
  • mae 2012/07/06 07:10:44 (edited)
    “Transformers”
    mae
    +1
    What about "Jumanji" or" Zathera", or" Paul"? I loved all three....and anything by Pixar.
    reply
  • Happy_E... mae 2012/07/06 07:32:34
    Happy_Evil_Dude
    +1
    Except you can't call Pixar movies "Live Action Movies With a CG Character"
    reply
  • mae Happy_E... 2012/07/06 07:50:46
    mae
    +1
    True.
    reply
  • realist 2012/07/06 00:55:24
    “Transformers”
    realist
    Optimus Prime baby.
    reply
  • Super_Doodles 2012/07/05 22:25:27
    “Revenge of the Sith”
    Super_Doodles
    No real reason for picking this. I'm one of the other pollees, Roger Rabbit!
    reply
  • _Ganjaa 2012/07/05 17:54:51
    “Transformers”
    _Ganjaa
    <3
    reply
  • Christine 2012/07/05 17:44:08
    “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy
    Christine
    +1
    Of course Gollum. Gosh Andy Serkis did such a terrific job. Lord of the Rings is just so awesome.
    reply
  • mblythe95 2012/07/05 16:45:22
    “Transformers”
    mblythe95
    +2
    i'f actually say paul but you never put the choice up there
    reply
  • mae mblythe95 2012/07/06 07:19:20
    mae
    +1
    Yay "Paul"!
    reply
  • whateverbabynevermind 2012/07/05 14:20:23
    “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy
    whateverbabynevermind
    All brilliant though :) Except for Casper and Transformers... Never got into those.
    reply
  • Lord Emperor of Dune 2012/07/04 22:18:46
    “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy
    Lord Emperor of Dune
    Yes. We (and I mean not me) love a pot-smoking teddy bear. What is this world coming to?
    reply
  • MarinerFH 2012/07/04 21:08:12 (edited)
    “King Kong”
    MarinerFH
    +1
    Actually, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, but it's not a choice.


    who framed roger rabbit
    reply
  • Rebecca 2012/07/04 19:07:58 (edited)
    “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”
    Rebecca
    I <3 dobby! he's so awesome!!
    'you stupid elf! you could of killed me!!'
    'dobby never meant to KILL. dobby
    only meant to maim or seriously injure'
    hahah :)
    reply
  • Kitsune Touhou 2012/07/04 18:37:31
    “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy
    Kitsune Touhou
    where is KakuRenBo?? that's my favorite CG movie and shortfilm! :D
    kakurenbo
    reply
  • MorganRae 2012/07/04 15:08:17
    “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy
    MorganRae
    But they were all pretty amazing.
    reply
  • beach bum 2012/07/04 10:42:42
    “Ted”
    beach bum
    ted
    reply
  • VintageLys 2012/07/04 05:44:47
    “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”
    VintageLys
    lotr is good 2
    reply
  • Raphy 2012/07/04 05:44:18
    “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy
    Raphy
    I love Star Wars. But Lord of the Rings trilogy was some of the best movies to come out at the movie theaters
    reply
  • brian 2012/07/03 22:57:25
    “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy
    brian
    I read the books as a kid and the Trilogy was right on, but I'm afraid it's not finished.
    reply
  • Kingarthurup 2012/07/03 22:07:50
    “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy
    Kingarthurup
    +3
    You forgot to list Jar Jar Binks... I just love that dude!
    reply
  • glass_b... Kingart... 2012/07/04 01:39:35
    glass_butterfly ~YSU~
    +2
    you ve got to be kidding me GIF you ve got to be kidding me GIF you ve got to be kidding me GIF
    reply
  • DOriginalDonald 2012/07/03 21:57:50
    “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy
    DOriginalDonald
    A movie about a foul-mouthed Teddy Ruxpin is a hit????????
    reply
  • MrsB 2012/07/03 21:12:10
    “Transformers”
    MrsB
    LOVE Transformers. transformers
    reply
  • Logan50 2012/07/03 21:02:03
    “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy
    Logan50
    +1
    WTF? How is Who Framed Roger Rabbit not on this list?!?!
    reply
  • Kingart... Logan50 2012/07/03 22:08:35
    Kingarthurup
    +1
    Roger Rabbit was real.
    reply
  • Logan50 Kingart... 2012/07/04 17:55:27 (edited)
    Logan50
    Key word there being "was"

    Such a sad, sad fall from grace. Never could get over not being as popular as his cousin, Bugs.
    reply
  • I am th... Logan50 2012/07/06 16:34:27
    I am the Don Dada
    Roger Rabbit was fake... his wife on the other hand.. that was 100% woman!

    jessica rabbit
    reply
  • Logan50 I am th... 2012/07/12 05:23:45
    Logan50
    I've always preffered this particular pic to argue Jessica's realness
    Jessica Rabbit Untooned
    reply
  • merslix. 2012/07/03 20:48:49
    “Transformers”
    merslix.
    :--)
    reply
  • CaseyWelch 2012/07/03 20:32:27
    “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”
    CaseyWelch
    +1
    Of course it's Harry Potter!! But I like Transformers too :D
    reply
  • Kingart... CaseyWelch 2012/07/03 22:08:51
    Kingarthurup
    How old are you? 14?
    reply
  • CaseyWelch Kingart... 2012/07/08 15:28:39
    CaseyWelch
    No 16!
    reply
  • TorchwoodTrinity 2012/07/03 20:14:55
    “Revenge of the Sith”
    TorchwoodTrinity
    and John Carter of Mars aka The Princess of Mars.....
    reply
  • john.keenan.792 2012/07/03 19:51:58
    “Ted”
    john.keenan.792
    i can't wait to see this movie seen a clip on latenight with jimmy fallon, looks so danm good
    reply
  • mm61675 john.ke... 2012/07/10 04:06:06
    mm61675
    it was pretty good
    reply
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