People the world over have been raised with the Disney company, comprising shows on television, cinema films, worn branded clothes and longed for the toys, creating demand at Christmas that has made history. Everyone is their own Disney expert, with valid opinions, detailed knowledge and feel-good memories.
Disney is a super-brand reaching all corners of the earth. They have their fingers in many pies including TV and movie production, merchandising and retail, entertainment and amusement parks. It would be an unusual person indeed who had not come across Disney at least once in their lives.
Since the start of the twenty-first century Disney as a brand has sky-rocketed, opening numerous amusement parks and stores. Additionally the Muppets, the virtual world for kids, Club Penguin, Pixar Animation and Lucas Film and the Stars Wars brand have all been acquired by the Disney company. There is also a Disney cruise line with two ships, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy making their first journeys in 2011 and 2012 respectively.
Although most die-hard Disney fans will know that Mortimer who was later to be Mickey Mouse, appeared in Steamboat Willie alongside Minnie Mouse in 1928 they may not know that the then, Disney Brothers Studio, had in fact worked on animation since their first contract in 1923. Mickey Mouse was treated like a celebrity and had a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. He was the first animated character to be honoured in this way.
In 1934 a grumpy duck, Donald was included in the Disney repertoire. A few months later in 1935 Mickey had his debut in colour. The studio possessed the patent for Technicolor for a short amount of time and therefore was the only studio producing colour cartoons. In the Karnival Kid in 1929, Mickey did another 'first', and that was to talk saying the important words 'Hot Dog!'.
These tried and tested characters (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Pluto) were popular for decades, and even started making 'guest appearances' in other movies. For fans who care to look closely, in the opening scenes of the Little Mermaid, Goofy, Mickey and Donald Duck can be seen in the background crowd. I'll wait while you go and look.
Hidden messages are also considered common in Disney films although not all are admitted to. The Rescuers (made in 1977) contained in the background a picture of a naked lady. This necessitated withdrawing over 3 million copies of the film. In the pet shop window in 101 Dalmatians can be seen a number of characters from Lady and the Tramp.
Walt E. Disney, the founder of the studio and all round fun guy also makes celebrity appearances in some of the films. Just a little more subtly. The sorcerer in the 1940s classic, Fantasia was named Yen Sid. If you have the inclination read it backwards. In 2008, an entire movie was named after the big boss albeit in the disguise of an adorable garbage collector, Wall-E.
Throughout his lifetime, Walt Disney won 53 awards, including the largest number of Academy Awards, at twenty-six won. He was also given an Oscar with seven dwarf Oscars for Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (1938). This history of award winning animation will only continue as the studios continue to grow.
Disney is a super-brand reaching all corners of the earth. They have their fingers in many pies including TV and movie production, merchandising and retail, entertainment and amusement parks. It would be an unusual person indeed who had not come across Disney at least once in their lives.
Since the start of the twenty-first century Disney as a brand has sky-rocketed, opening numerous amusement parks and stores. Additionally the Muppets, the virtual world for kids, Club Penguin, Pixar Animation and Lucas Film and the Stars Wars brand have all been acquired by the Disney company. There is also a Disney cruise line with two ships, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy making their first journeys in 2011 and 2012 respectively.
Although most die-hard Disney fans will know that Mortimer who was later to be Mickey Mouse, appeared in Steamboat Willie alongside Minnie Mouse in 1928 they may not know that the then, Disney Brothers Studio, had in fact worked on animation since their first contract in 1923. Mickey Mouse was treated like a celebrity and had a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. He was the first animated character to be honoured in this way.
In 1934 a grumpy duck, Donald was included in the Disney repertoire. A few months later in 1935 Mickey had his debut in colour. The studio possessed the patent for Technicolor for a short amount of time and therefore was the only studio producing colour cartoons. In the Karnival Kid in 1929, Mickey did another 'first', and that was to talk saying the important words 'Hot Dog!'.
These tried and tested characters (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Pluto) were popular for decades, and even started making 'guest appearances' in other movies. For fans who care to look closely, in the opening scenes of the Little Mermaid, Goofy, Mickey and Donald Duck can be seen in the background crowd. I'll wait while you go and look.
Hidden messages are also considered common in Disney films although not all are admitted to. The Rescuers (made in 1977) contained in the background a picture of a naked lady. This necessitated withdrawing over 3 million copies of the film. In the pet shop window in 101 Dalmatians can be seen a number of characters from Lady and the Tramp.
Walt E. Disney, the founder of the studio and all round fun guy also makes celebrity appearances in some of the films. Just a little more subtly. The sorcerer in the 1940s classic, Fantasia was named Yen Sid. If you have the inclination read it backwards. In 2008, an entire movie was named after the big boss albeit in the disguise of an adorable garbage collector, Wall-E.
Throughout his lifetime, Walt Disney won 53 awards, including the largest number of Academy Awards, at twenty-six won. He was also given an Oscar with seven dwarf Oscars for Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (1938). This history of award winning animation will only continue as the studios continue to grow.
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