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Walt Disney, born Walter Elias Disney, was an animator and entertainment producer who turned his passion for fantasy-based, family entertainment into businesses that produced cartoons, movies, television shows, consumer products and theme parks, including Central Florida's Walt Disney World.
Born in 1901 in Chicago, the son of an itinerant contractor, Disney grew up in several Midwestern cities and towns. After serving as an ambulance driver in World War I, he became an illustrator in Kansas City, then moved to California in 1923 to produce animated shorts. In 1928 he and a partner developed the Mickey Mouse character that helped establish his business and his reputation as a leadi...
Born in 1901 in Chicago, the son of an itinerant contractor, Disney grew up in several Midwestern cities and towns. After serving as an ambulance driver in World War I, he became an illustrator in Kansas City, then moved to California in 1923 to produce animated shorts. In 1928 he and a partner developed the Mickey Mouse character that helped establish his business and his reputation as a leadi...
Walt Disney, born Walter Elias Disney, was an animator and entertainment producer who turned his passion for fantasy-based, family entertainment into businesses that produced cartoons, movies, television shows, consumer products and theme parks, including Central Florida's Walt Disney World.
Born in 1901 in Chicago, the son of an itinerant contractor, Disney grew up in several Midwestern cities and towns. After serving as an ambulance driver in World War I, he became an illustrator in Kansas City, then moved to California in 1923 to produce animated shorts. In 1928 he and a partner developed the Mickey Mouse character that helped establish his business and his reputation as a leading-edge animator. Under his leadership (together with his brother Roy Disney), the company (now the publicly-traded corporation known as The Walt Disney Co.) remained an industry leader for decades as it moved into movies with the world's first full-length animated feature film (Snow White, 1937), television production and other entertainment.
By the early 1950s Walt Disney focused on building a themed amusement park and opened Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., in the 1960s he planned an eastern theme park, and a utopian community called Epcot, which were to be built together in Florida. Disney died in 1966 before either was started. His vision, however, led to the modern, four-theme park Walt Disney World resort.
Born in 1901 in Chicago, the son of an itinerant contractor, Disney grew up in several Midwestern cities and towns. After serving as an ambulance driver in World War I, he became an illustrator in Kansas City, then moved to California in 1923 to produce animated shorts. In 1928 he and a partner developed the Mickey Mouse character that helped establish his business and his reputation as a leading-edge animator. Under his leadership (together with his brother Roy Disney), the company (now the publicly-traded corporation known as The Walt Disney Co.) remained an industry leader for decades as it moved into movies with the world's first full-length animated feature film (Snow White, 1937), television production and other entertainment.
By the early 1950s Walt Disney focused on building a themed amusement park and opened Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., in the 1960s he planned an eastern theme park, and a utopian community called Epcot, which were to be built together in Florida. Disney died in 1966 before either was started. His vision, however, led to the modern, four-theme park Walt Disney World resort.
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Disney strikes deal to distribute movies to Chinese cable viewers
Company TownThe Walt Disney Co. has reached an agreement that would bring Pixar Animation Studios' "Cars 2," Disney's "The Muppets" and other approved films to Chinese cable television viewers, broadening the Burbank entertainment giant's access in the world's most... -
Paramount animation chief David Stainton resigns
Company TownDavid Stainton has abruptly resigned as head of Paramount Pictures' fledgling animation unit, the studio announced Wednesday. The Viacom Inc.-owned studio said David Stainton had left his job for "personal reasons,"... -
The Morning Fix: Comcast goes after Netflix.
Company TownComcast to go after Netflix. Disney's "John Carter" has issues.... -
Paramount Pictures' animation chief abruptly resigns
Four months after he was hired, David Stainton has abruptly resigned as head of Paramount Pictures' fledgling animation unit, the studio announced Wednesday.
The Viacom Inc.-owned studio said Stainton had left his job for "personal reasons" and...Tags: Peter Jackson, DreamWorks Animation SKG Incorporated, Academy Awards, Johnny Depp, Pixar Animation
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Box office: 'Safe House' surprises, 'Ghost Rider' disappoints
Company TownDenzel Washington's "Safe House" that took No. 1, rising to the prime spot after debuting in the runner-up position last weekend. The action thriller grossed an impressive $28.4 million over the four-day President's Day holiday, bringing its 11-day... -
Review: Ryan Adams at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Pop & HissRyan Adams performed the first of two sold out nights at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Times pop music critic Randall Roberts was there to review it.... -
Perspective: Hollywood doesn't like itself -- just look at Oscars
This is the Oscars' year of nostalgia — or at least that has been the pronouncement among observers. There is, of course, "The Artist," a silent film set in the silent film era. There is Martin Scorsese's "Hugo," which is the story of the...Tags: MGM Inc., The Descendants (movie), Academy Awards, Artists, Midnight in Paris (movie)
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U.S. and China reach deal to allow more movies into China
Company TownChina and US agreement to increase number of foreign films into growing Chinese film marketplace.... -
Box office: 'The Vow' leads strong weekend with $41.7 million [Updated]
Company TownWeekend box office: It was a record-breaking non-holiday weekend at the box office, as four new films all debuted with well over $20 million in domestic ticket sales. "The Vow," starring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams, collected an impressive $41.7... -
Caracas diary: A sweet Mahler's Fourth and Dudamel-mania
Culture MonsterMark Swed reports on Gustavo Dudamel's performance of Mahler's Fourth Symphony with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Monday night in Caracas, Venezuela.... -
Andrew Stanton tweets on 'John Carter' marketing and more
Company TownAndrew Stanton tweeted Friday about his upcoming "John Carter."...
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