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History of Walt DIsney Animation

By beauh44

  • The founding

    The founding
    Walt and Roy Disney create the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Burbank, CA. By Restoring the Historic New Amsterdam Theatre on 42nd Street, Disney Became the Catalyst for a Successful Makeover of the Famous Times Square Area. A Musical Version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame Opened in Berlin, Germany. "Disney History - D23." D23. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Sept. 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGAHX1Mctps

  • Name Change

    Name Change
    The studio moves to a new location and takes on the name Walt Disney Animation Studios. @nyfa. "A Quick History of Animation." Student Resources. N.p., 09 Mar. 2015. Web. 14 Sept. 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGAHX1Mctps

  • Steam Boat Willie

    Steam Boat Willie
    Disney releases its first sound-synchronized cartoon titled "Steam Boat Willie". "Steamboat Willie." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBgghnQF6E4

  • First Feature Film

    First Feature Film
    Disney releases his first full length feature film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" "Reincorporation." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQZ6zzLpoNQ

  • Disney On Strike

    Disney On Strike
    A Union strike began in May 1941 and ended in August of the same year. Led to the mass exodus of many animation professionals from the company. By Tom Sito | Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 12:00am. "The Disney Strike of 1941: How It Changed Animation & Comics." Animation World Network. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb_aUb0VI2I

  • World War II Progaganda

    World War II Progaganda
    Throughout WWII Disney Animation created series of short films for the military to increase support for the war. "Walt Disney's World War II Propaganda Production." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWAf3dQxAfQ

  • Disney Returns

    Disney Returns
    In 1950 Disney released "Cinderella" for its debut back to the big screen. The movie became the biggest Disney hit since Snow White (1937). "Cinderella (1950 Film)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fr-Hw52XHI

  • Layoffs

    Layoffs
    In 1960 Disney Animation reported its first annual loss in company history. This led to mass layoffs throughout the company. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016

  • Disney Dies

    Disney Dies
    In December of 1966, Walt Disney died. This came 10 months before the release of jungle book, the 4th highest grossing movie that year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp4VrjvSW_k "On This Day In 1966 We Lost Walter Elias Disney." The Main Street Mouse Best Disney Fan Site. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2016.

  • New Take Over

    New Take Over
    After a series of attempts, Roy Disney took over Disney Animation in 1984. This led to the resurgence of Disney in the animated movie industry. "Michael Eisner Takeover, Restructuring, Return to Prominence." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3D497NjRiU&edufilter=4hd5xGOD87deUi2asytBSw&safe=active