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

by SodaHead Slideshows Posted 2012/07/02 19:00:00

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"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.

"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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.”
“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.
“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.
“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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	“Ted”
	“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy
	“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”
	“Casper”
	“Revenge of the Sith”
	“King Kong”
	“Transformers”
	“Stuart Little”

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	“Ted”	145 votes	14%
	“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy	291 votes	28%
	“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”	279 votes	27%
	“Casper”	57 votes	5%
	“Revenge of the Sith”	65 votes	6%
	“King Kong”	47 votes	5%
	“Transformers”	109 votes	11%
	“Stuart Little”	45 votes	4%

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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skyebrand 2012/07/03 04:46:21

“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

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Where is WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT???????????????????????...
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Lenny to skyebrand 2012/07/03 12:43:00
Rob Wil... to skyebrand 2012/07/03 15:44:23

+1
Took the words right out of my mouth!

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mae to skyebrand 2012/07/06 08:31:33

Cartoons don't fit the criteria of Live action movie with a CG star...so I've been told, after i said I liked anything from Pixar. Critics. Always critical.

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KelciLynDiNatale 2012/07/03 04:37:01

“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

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Even though I have a hard time sitting through the whole movie I would say it is the best out of the choices by far.

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Dave The Canuck 2012/07/03 04:29:26

“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

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They did an amazing job of Gollum.

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BElM 2012/07/03 04:24:00

“Ted”

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Ted wins. Hands down. Period.

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Lyana 2012/07/03 04:10:21

“Casper”

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You can never go wrong with a friendly ghost! XD hahaha Casper is old school! ^_^

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Party Boy [A7X Bat] 2012/07/03 04:08:16

“Ted”

+3
It's my new favorite movie! :D

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Randomchick85023 2012/07/03 03:47:01

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”

+1
YES!

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MIRANDDAAA :) 2012/07/03 03:29:41

“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

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The Lord of the Rings were pretty epic, and it's tough to beat them. Harry Potter was a close second for me.

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edlie 2012/07/03 02:30:29

“Transformers”

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i find it hard to choose coz they are of different CG characters and they are all done well..i just voted for transformers since they are only those who transforms! xD

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burningsnowman 2012/07/03 02:29:37

“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

+1
Slim pickings.

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~HopelessRomanticM17~ 2012/07/03 02:24:43

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”

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Harry Potter, Star Wars, and the Lord of the Rings are amazing movies with great quality!! I've never seen Ted, but I think it looks good!

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M.C 2012/07/03 02:04:03

“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

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but i must say you are missing one.

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flyingseaturtle BN 2012/07/03 01:51:13

“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

+3

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Joyce Brand 2012/07/03 01:31:13

“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

+3
The best movie and by far the best CG character.

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Michelle 2012/07/03 01:25:43

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”

+2
"Dobby did not mean to kill. Only maim or seriously injure."

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Lolita666 2012/07/03 00:39:55
Justin Teufel Hunden 2012/07/03 00:33:15

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”

+3
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

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xxx 2012/07/02 23:42:29

“Casper”

+1
Death Note

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Skywalker 2012/07/02 23:41:39

“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

+3
I love lord of the rings.

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ellomotto to Skywalker 2012/07/03 05:34:11

+1
Oh my gosh that picture made me crack up!

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Skywalker to ellomotto 2012/09/29 23:32:29

bahahhaa

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YeahISa... to Skywalker 2012/07/03 06:20:55

+1
XD

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dekecds 2012/07/02 23:14:38

“Transformers”

I had to put Transformers in for first place even though there are better movies in this list. My thought process was that CG, rather than CE, was the only way to have done this movie at all. The only other one that really needed CG to get the job done was Casper. The others could have used CE and done just as well I believe, especially LOTR since most of it wasn't even CE or CG, it was high quality costumes and great directing.

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Laoz496 2012/07/02 23:11:49

“Transformers”

I love this movie way more than the other ones. Also, you should add Avengers if you did it would be that one.

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White Raven 2012/07/02 23:03:41 (edited)

“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

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Very few CG characters will match the complex, psychotic, unearving, compeling and ultimetly pitiful, creature that is Gollum. All the others are good honorable mentions, but Gollum is the One CG character to rule them all!

P.S: Looking forward to Aandy Serkis's preformence in "The Hobbit."

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Stryder to White R... 2012/07/03 03:55:01

+1
The trolls are pretty cool, too.

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the fuze 2012/07/02 22:26:17

“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

+1
Peter Jackson actually gave CG character.

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sally 2012/07/02 21:29:12

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”

Just an overall great movie.

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caius madison 2012/07/02 21:26:19

“Ted”

Way funny.

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Joker~RWAC/CFM-THE REAL POTL 2012/07/02 21:22:15

“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

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Did you guys seriously put Ted and LOTR in the same sentence?

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mwf122090 2012/07/02 21:06:52

“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy

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It's a hard choice, but Lord of the Rings is just so massive and epic it's hard to compare with other movies.

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sandra.hemmes 2012/07/02 20:52:17

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”

I am a Harry Potter fan, starting with the first movie, and going all the way through to the next and the next.

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Rubyking 2012/07/02 20:45:09

“King Kong”

+1
awesomeness

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Red_Horse to ģhøṡτ øώl 2012/07/02 20:46:03
Anonymouse BN-0 ~bibbityboo~ 2012/07/02 20:10:33

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows — Part I”

Toy Story :/

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xRat a ... to Anonymo... 2012/07/02 20:14:20

+2
There was no live action in Toy Story....

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Anonymo... to xRat a ... 2012/07/02 20:16:16

+1
There was more action in Toy Story than Stuart Little...

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