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Oswald the Lucky Rabbit (also known as Oswald the Rabbit, Oswald Rabbit, and Ozzie [8] [9] [10]) is an animated cartoon character created in 1927 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks for Universal Pictures. He starred in several animated short films released to theaters from 1927 to 1938.
The following year, Universal took Oswald from Mintz and awarded the Oswald contract to Walter Lantz. Mintz then focused on the Krazy Kat series, which was the output of a Winkler-distributed property. The Winkler Studio became known as the Mintz Studio after he took over in 1929. From 1930 to 1931, Mintz produced 12 Toby the Pup cartoons for RKO.
The studio loses the contract of the Oswald series. Several animators leave for Winkler Pictures where the series continues production. Walt Disney comes up with an idea for a new character to replace Oswald: Mickey Mouse, who became Disney's first cartoon star. [5] Walt wanted to call him Mortimer Mouse, but his wife suggested Mickey instead.
The series is set in Big City, a colorful world populated by anthropomorphic animals, mythological creatures and humanoid beings. Each episode follows the daily experiences of an anthropomorphic blue octopus named Oswald (voiced by Fred Savage), accompanied by his beloved hot dog-shaped dog, Weenie, and their life in the cheerful and whimsically-designed community of Big City.
Ubbe Ert Iwerks (March 24, 1901 – July 7, 1971), known as Ub Iwerks (/ ˈ ʌ b ˈ aɪ w ɜːr k s / UB EYE-wurks), was an American animator, cartoonist, character designer, inventor, and special effects technician, known for his work with Walt Disney Animation Studios in general, and for having worked on the development of the design of the character of Mickey Mouse, among others.
Poster for Trolley Troubles, Oswald's first appearance. The following is a complete list of cartoons, films, video games, etc. featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit created or licensed by either Universal Pictures (owner of the character's trademark before 2006) or The Walt Disney Company (owner of the character's trademark after 2006).
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Disney refused and, as Universal owned the rights to Oswald rather than Disney, Mintz set up his own animation studio to produce Oswald cartoons. Most of Disney's staff was hired away by Mintz to move over once Disney's Oswald contract expired in mid-1928. [23] Mickey Mouse in Plane Crazy, the first short film produced with the character as ...