Nearly everyone in the entire world has grown up with Disney, watching cartoons on TV, movies in the cinema, characters on clothes and lunch-boxes and played with plushies and action figures. This means everyone is a Disney expert in their own right through their own experiences. All have opinions, specialist knowledge and fond memories.
The Disney brand is huge incorporating movie production, television channels, stores, specialised merchandise, performances, spectaculars and of course adventure resorts. It is likely that everyone has been in contact with the Disney brand at one time or another in their life.
Since 2000 the Disney brand has expanded even further buying out the Muppets, Pixar Animation Studios, Club Penguin and Lucas Film Ltd who were the production company responsible for the Stars Wars Franchise. They also launched cruise boat company; with two boats the Disney Dream whose maiden voyage was in 2011 and the Disney Fantasy, which made its maiden voyage in 2012.
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.
It was not until 1934 that Donald Duck, another favourite character was introduced to the family, with the first colour Mickey cartoon appearing the following year. At this time Disney held the patent on Technicolor meaning he was the only animator making colour films. Mickey was also the first cartoon character to talk, saying the profound words 'Hot Dog!', in 1929 in The Karnival Kid.
The original classic characters also appear in the background of more modern movies; almost like celebrity guests. In the opening shots of the Little Mermaid (1989) an eagle-eyed Disney aficionado may notice Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald in the king's court. I know, I had to go and check too.
In The Rescuers (1977) the production team had snuck a nude lady picture into the background meaning 2.4 million videos had to be recalled. There are theories of other hidden messages and oddities in the movies if you know where to look.Several dog characters from Lady and the Tramp also appear in a pet shop window in 101 Dalmatians which only die-hard fans would notice.
Walt Elias Disney, the big boss also appeared in their classic movies, such as Fantasia, one of the studios finest, which was made in 1940. The sorcerer's name was Yen Sid which when read backwards provides Disney's name. The rather adorable film entitled Wall-E, is another, rather obvious reference to the founder of the company.
Walt Disney received twenty six Academy Awards, which is the record for the most awards in history. He also won three Golden Globes and he was also presented with an honorary Oscar and seven tiny Oscars for Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (1938). In total in his lifetime he was awarded with over 50 awards for his animation contributions. The awards and recognition are likely to continue as the company goes from strength to strength.
The Disney brand is huge incorporating movie production, television channels, stores, specialised merchandise, performances, spectaculars and of course adventure resorts. It is likely that everyone has been in contact with the Disney brand at one time or another in their life.
Since 2000 the Disney brand has expanded even further buying out the Muppets, Pixar Animation Studios, Club Penguin and Lucas Film Ltd who were the production company responsible for the Stars Wars Franchise. They also launched cruise boat company; with two boats the Disney Dream whose maiden voyage was in 2011 and the Disney Fantasy, which made its maiden voyage in 2012.
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.
It was not until 1934 that Donald Duck, another favourite character was introduced to the family, with the first colour Mickey cartoon appearing the following year. At this time Disney held the patent on Technicolor meaning he was the only animator making colour films. Mickey was also the first cartoon character to talk, saying the profound words 'Hot Dog!', in 1929 in The Karnival Kid.
The original classic characters also appear in the background of more modern movies; almost like celebrity guests. In the opening shots of the Little Mermaid (1989) an eagle-eyed Disney aficionado may notice Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald in the king's court. I know, I had to go and check too.
In The Rescuers (1977) the production team had snuck a nude lady picture into the background meaning 2.4 million videos had to be recalled. There are theories of other hidden messages and oddities in the movies if you know where to look.Several dog characters from Lady and the Tramp also appear in a pet shop window in 101 Dalmatians which only die-hard fans would notice.
Walt Elias Disney, the big boss also appeared in their classic movies, such as Fantasia, one of the studios finest, which was made in 1940. The sorcerer's name was Yen Sid which when read backwards provides Disney's name. The rather adorable film entitled Wall-E, is another, rather obvious reference to the founder of the company.
Walt Disney received twenty six Academy Awards, which is the record for the most awards in history. He also won three Golden Globes and he was also presented with an honorary Oscar and seven tiny Oscars for Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (1938). In total in his lifetime he was awarded with over 50 awards for his animation contributions. The awards and recognition are likely to continue as the company goes from strength to strength.
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