Walt Disney was able to create a world in which fairytales and cartoons would be loved for decades. He was a creative genius. Walt Disney deserves to be honored because of all the joy he has brought so many of us. He started the company that brought us so many wonderful movies, TV shows, and amusement parks. He was the original voice of Mickey Mouse, perhaps the most successful cartoon character of all time.
Jose Munguia Professor Hartmann English 152-03 1 December 2013 Success of the Wizard of Oz through Television The Wizard of Oz was a spectacular movie. The decade around Oz paved the way for many other amazing movies, which created new genres and set new standards for what a movie should be like. Some of the amazing movies that also came out during 1939 were: Gone with the Wind, Stagecoach, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Of Mice and Men, Love Affair, The Hunchback to Notre Dame, and many other great award winning movies (Films101). Each of these movies have been awarded for their amazing directors, story, actors and visual effects. However, out of all of these movies there has only been one that has been called the most popular movie
COMM 1 MW 5pm Informative Speech 2 General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform about the history of Disneyland Thesis: Disneyland is a unique theme park, and had made a huge impact on history and the world. Introduction: Everyone in this room has heard of Disneyland. Many of you have even been there, or want to go there. I myself have been, and I must say that it is indeed fulfilling in a magical sense. But how many people actually have general knowledge about the history of Disneyland?
RSM392 Case Write-up #2 Key Success Factors for Disney during the Walt Disney Era For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Company has maintained a comfortable and lasting position in the marketplace due to a strong commitment to its core values. Walt Disney moved to Hollywood in 1923 where he founded a small studio with his brother, which eventually grew and became the most successful and well-known entertainment company in the world. Below are the key factors which account for Disney’s success during the Walt Disney era. Creativity & Innovation Mickey Mouse was Disney’s first hit, an animated character with synchronize sound—something that had never been attempted in cartoon before. In order to solve its liquidity problem, Disney licensed Mickey Mouse for the cover of a pencil tablet—the first of many such licensing agreements.
Finch further stated “he was expected to behave properly at all times… Eventually he would be pressured into the role of straight man.” (279-280) By Gould using factual information of the measurements as well as drawn out examples of the evolution of Mickey Mouse’s being, Gould progressively demonstrates how each transforming character throughout the years have proven to appear juvenile. By comparing the appearances of Disney’s original “Steamboat Willie” to present day Mickey Mouse, the transformation has proven to be astoundingly obvious when
Any classic film contains many of the following aspects; an outstanding cast, great use of color and music, and an unforgettable story line. In 1964, such a film was released by Walt Disney Productions. As any child would agree, “there really is only one word to describe Mary Poppins, and that is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”1 The story line of this classic movie is truly impeccable. “Mary Poppins combines live action with interludes of animation, and became the biggest commercial success that the studio would enjoy during Walt Disney’s lifetime.”2 Its use of live action with interludes of animation are what make it so creative and cutting edge. “Mary Poppins is a film rich in detail, but its universal appeal is due to the fact that it blends so many elements together.”3 This movie “became an instant, blockbuster hit, with thirteen Academy Award nominations.”4 Such awards were Best Actress Oscar, Best Film Editing Oscar, Best Music Scoring Oscar, Best Song Oscar, and Best Special Visual Effects Oscar.
Walt Disney: building options for Mickey Mouse Walt Disney: building options for Mickey Mouse Lisbon, 13th October 2011 Lisbon, 13th October 2011 Introduction The Walt Disney Company has a prestigious history started on October 16, 1923 as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, a joint venture between Walt Disney and his brother, Roy. Three years later the company had produced two movies and purchased a studio in Hollywood. By 1932, the Disney Company won its first Academy Award for Best Cartoon, for the Silly Symphony. The year of 1934 was marked by the production of Disney's first full-length feature film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, which released in 1937 and became the highest grossing film of its time. But afterwards, the expenses of production caused difficulties with the next few animated films.
Strategic Initiatives - Disney Walt Disney is known for innovative ideas and excellence in the entertainment industry. Planning long-term success that Disney has endured takes creativity and drive to be the best. Disney's determination and planning for success is evident in their strategic and financial planning. From their exponential growth from the 1920s to the massive organization they are today it is obvious that they focus time and resources into planning and risk taking. For even though planning is a priority with every new adventure there is risk.
Jake Martin Disney Case Analysis International Marketing 9/26/2013 History Until 1992, the Walt Disney Company had experienced nothing but success in the theme park business. It’s first park, Disneyland, opened in Anaheim, California, in 1955. The Disney characters that everyone knew from the cartoons and comic books were on hand to shepherd the guests and to direct them to the Mickey Mouse watches and Little Mermaid records. The Anaheim Park was an instant success. In the 1970s, the triumph was repeated in Florida, and in 1983, Disney proved the Japanese also have an affinity for Mickey Mouse with the successful opening of Tokyo Disneyland.
The Magic of Disney “Children are always reaching” (Walt Disney). Children are the most impressionable people in our society. They believe almost everything they hear or see and their personalities are greatly affected by everything they are exposed to. Everyday children are surrounded by many messages, some from company advertisements, and others from the shows they watch on TV. “Disney is the largest and media and entertainment conglomerate in the world” (Cinema: Man and Mouse, Time).