2002 in animation
Events in 2002 in animation. Events January January 5: The first episode of Mr. Bean: The Animated Series airs, an animated TV series based on Rowan Atkinson's Mr. Bean. January 19: The first episode of Teamo Supremo airs. January 21: The first episode of Cyberchase airs. Daria ends with Is It College Yet?, which served as the series finale. February February 19: Balto II: Wolf Quest, the direct-to-video sequel to Balto, was released after being delayed for two years due to Mary Kay Bergman’s suicide in 1999. March March 15: Blue Sky Studios releases Ice Age, directed by Chris Wedge, which becomes a surprise hit. March 16: Larryboy: The Cartoon Adventures is released on direct-to-video. March 22: The first episode of ChalkZone airs. March 24: 74th Academy Awards: The first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature is awarded. The winner is Shrek, produced by DreamWorks Animation. For the Birds, directed by Ralph Eggleston and produced by Pixar, wins the Academy Award for Best Animated Short. "If I Didn't Have You" from Monsters, Inc. by Randy Newman wins the Academy Award for Best Original Song. March 31: The Simpsons episode "Blame It on Lisa" premieres, wherein the family travels to Brazil,