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Walt Disney Co. is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Oct. 16. Here's a timeline of key events in the Burbank company's history.
Year Events Notable film releases 1923 In Los Angeles, Walt Disney sells his short live-action cartoon reel titled "Alice's Wonderland", produced by Laugh-O-Gram. [1] Soon after, Walt and his brother Roy sign a contract to make 6 more such films, called Alice Comedies, which New York-based Margaret J. Winkler would distribute at $1,500 per reel.
In 2023, Disney began its "100 Years of Wonder" campaign in celebration of the centennial anniversary of the company's founding. This included a new animated centennial logo intro for the Walt Disney Pictures division, a touring exhibition, events at the parks and a commemorative commercial that aired during Super Bowl LVII. [422] [423]
Disney arrived in the desert in 1936 to play polo. He would settle in Smoke Tree Ranch and that's where his Palm Springs story begins. History: As Disney celebrates 100 years, a look at its ...
[1] [2] The Walt Disney Archives was the first corporate archive for a major entertainment company. "Roy [Disney] was greatly interested in the work of the Archives, even asking me to compile the Disney family history for him," Smith said. "I was thrilled to work alongside Roy for two years before his untimely passing in 1971." [2]
Over 100 years ago, Walt Disney and his brother Roy O. launched a small company that would go on to create some of the most beloved and iconic animated films of all time.
The Disney Films. New York: Disney Editions. ISBN 978-0-7868-8527-5. Smith, Dave (2006). Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia (3rd ed.). New York: Disney Editions. ISBN 978-0-7868-4919-2. "A Complete List of Disney Films". The Walt Disney Company. Archived from the original on August 25, 2011
In celebration of Disney’s centennial, the Mouse House is touring a 20,000-foot exhibition showcasing the company’s history and innovation. “Disney 100: The Exhibition” recently rolled ...