Possible Titles:
1. The Magic Behind Disney Movies
2. Disney Movies Through the Ages
3. The Magical World of Disney Movies

From a time before we were born, Disney had already become a household name. Whether it is Walt Disney, Disneyland, or Disney World, families around the globe can enjoy the magical effects of Disney through its giant collection of short films and movies. The Walt Disney Company initiated in 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy Disney and today, it encompasses various companies ranging from Marvel Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios to television networks such as American Broadcasting Company (ABC). With over 555 Disney films, people have enjoyed Disney movies in the comforts of their own homes for years.

Beginning with the silent short series Alice Comedies, Walt Disney eventually led the era of sound films with the first sound short film with completely post-produced music and dialogue titled Steamboat Willie, starring the iconic character Mickey Mouse. It is only seven minutes long, but Steamboat Willie is one of the most recognized black and white cartoons to this day. However, a highlight of Disney’s career was the production of Snow White and Seven Dwarfs. Based on the old tale by the Brothers Grimm, this movie is the first in full-color and the first animated feature film in the United States. This movie marked many “firsts” but most importantly, it marked the first full-length, cel-animated (meaning that every frame was hand-drawn) film ever. The animators also used a technique called rotoscoping in which live-action footage is taken to help picture human actions more realistically. Rotoscoping is also used in animating Peter Pan and Beauty and the Beast. Animated films were continuously produced, but soon, Disney began incorporating live-action into their films.

In 1940, Fantasia, starring Mickey Mouse, is the first Disney film to incorporate live-action, although animation dominates most of the film. The renowned orchestra conductor Leopold Stokowski appears in this movie with his orchestra and conducts music pieces throughout the movie. Because of this film’s success, the sequel Fantasia 2000, was produced, and this time with music by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. However, the first completely live-action Disney film was Treasure Island in 1950. Based on Robert Lewis Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island, it follows the journey of a young boy named Jim Hawkins sets out to find buried treasure of Captain John Flint. In 2002, Disney adapted the novel again, but this time into an animated film called Treasure Planet with Joseph Gordon-Levitt voicing Jim Hawkins. Disney kept most of the original idea, but the story is set in an intergalactic surrounding. Treasure Planet uses a special technique of drawing 2D cel-animation with 3D computer animation laid on top. Other live-action Disney films include the Pirates of the Caribbean series and the 2010 version of Alice in Wonderland, both of which star Johnny Depp and incorporate computer animation to create the treacherous sea tides and whimsical fantasy worlds of each movie.

One of Disney’s most popular subsidiaries is Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar currently has a total of eleven movies and three more on the way, including the sequel Cars 2. The first Pixar movie Toy Story, following the adventure of a group of toys as their owner Andy grows up, was produced in Nov. 1995, and it has two sequels, with the recent release of Toy Story 3, which made over 1 billion dollars in gross revenue. Another beloved Pixar movie is Up, produced in 2009, which won the hearts of many within the first few minutes into the film. Pixar’s use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) has led the success of all eleven of their films and the popularity of their hilarious Pixar shorts.

In 2010, Disney produced its fiftieth animated feature film called Tangled, a modern interpretation of the Brother Grimm’s Rapunzel. Featuring the voices of Zachary Levi as the daredevil Flynn Rider and Mandy Moore as the curious Rapunzel, this musical film retells the fairy tale without the stereotypical damsel in distress. Though the Disney brothers started from their uncle’s garage, today Walt Disney Company is one of the biggest media conglomerates in the world. All in all, Disney’s success has proven that “All our dreams can come true— if we have the courage to pursue them.”

From a time before we were born, Disney had already become a household name. Whether it is Walt Disney, Disneyland, or Disney World, families around the globe can enjoy the magical effects of Disney through its giant collection of short films and movies. The Walt Disney Company initiated <was founded>in 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy Disney<comma> and today, it encompasses various companies ranging from Marvel Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios to television networks such as American Broadcasting Company (ABC). With over 555 Disney films, people have enjoyed Disney movies in the comforts of their own homes for years.

Beginning with the silent short <silent short film series?>series Alice Comedies, Walt Disney eventually led the era of sound films with the first sound short film with completely post-produced music and dialogue titled Steamboat Willie, starring the iconic character Mickey Mouse. It is only seven minutes long, but Steamboat Willie is one of the most recognized black and white cartoons to this day. However, a highlight of Disney’s career was the production of Snow White and Seven Dwarfs. Based on the old tale by the Brothers Grimm, this movie is the first in full-color and the first animated feature film in the United States. This movie marked many “firsts” but most importantly, it marked the first full-length, cel-animated (meaning that every frame was hand-drawn) film ever. The animators also used a technique called rotoscoping in which live-action footage is taken to help picture human actions more realistically. Rotoscoping is also used in animating Peter Pan and Beauty and the Beast. Animated films were continuously produced, but soon, Disney began incorporating live-action into their films.

In 1940, Fantasia, starring Mickey Mouse, is <was>the first Disney film to incorporate live-action, although animation dominates most of the film. The renowned orchestra conductor Leopold Stokowski appears in this movie with his orchestra and conducts music pieces throughout the movie. Because of this film’s success, the sequel Fantasia 2000, was produced, and this time with music by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. However, the first completely live-action Disney film was Treasure Island in 1950. Based on Robert Lewis Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island, it follows the journey of a young boy named Jim Hawkins sets out to find buried treasure of Captain John Flint<it's J. Flint, on wikipedia it says that his complete name isn't given>. In 2002, Disney adapted the novel again, but this time into an animated film called Treasure Planet with Joseph Gordon-Levitt voicing Jim Hawkins. Disney kept most of the original idea, but the story is set in an intergalactic surrounding. Treasure Planet uses a special technique of drawing 2D cel-animation with 3D computer animation laid on top. Other live-action Disney films include the Pirates of the Caribbean series and the 2010 version of Alice in Wonderland, both of which star Johnny Depp and incorporate computer animation to create the treacherous sea tides and whimsical fantasy worlds of each movie.

One of Disney’s most popular subsidiaries is Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar currently has a total of eleven movies and three more on the way, including the sequel Cars 2. The first Pixar movie Toy Story, following the adventure of a group of toys as their owner Andy grows up, was produced in Nov.<November> 1995, and it has two sequels, with the recent release of Toy Story 3, which made over 1 billion dollars<$1 billion> in gross revenue. Another beloved Pixar movie is Up, produced in 2009, which won the hearts of many within the first few minutes into the film. Pixar’s use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) has led the success of all eleven of their films and the popularity of their hilarious Pixar shorts.

In 2010, Disney produced its fiftieth animated feature film called Tangled, a modern interpretation of the Brother<Brothers> Grimm’s<apostrophe outside because it's plural> Rapunzel. Featuring the voices of Zachary Levi as the daredevil Flynn Rider and Mandy Moore as the curious Rapunzel, this musical film retells the fairy tale without the stereotypical damsel in distress. Though the Disney brothers started from their uncle’s garage, today Walt Disney Company is one of the biggest media conglomerates<word choice> in the world. All in all, Disney’s success has proven that “All our dreams can come true— if we have the courage to pursue them.”

From a time before we were born, Disney had already become a household name. Whether it is Walt Disney, Disneyland, or Disney World, families around the globe can enjoy the magical effects of Disney through its giant collection of short films and movies. The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy Disney, and today, it encompasses various companies ranging from Marvel Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios to television networks such as American Broadcasting Company (ABC). With over 555 Disney films, people have enjoyed Disney movies in the comforts of their own homes for years.

Beginning with the silent short film series Alice Comedies, Walt Disney eventually led the era of sound films with the first sound short film with completely post-produced music and dialogue titled Steamboat Willie, starring the iconic character Mickey Mouse. It is only seven minutes long, but Steamboat Willie is one of the most recognized black and white cartoons to this day. However, a highlight of Disney’s career was the production of Snow White and Seven Dwarfs. Based on the old tale by the Brothers Grimm, this movie is the first in full-color and the first animated feature film in the United States. This movie marked many “firsts” but most importantly, it marked the first full-length, cel-animated (meaning that every frame was hand-drawn) film ever. The animators also used a technique called rotoscoping in which live-action footage is taken to help picture human actions more realistically. Rotoscoping is also used in animating Peter Pan and Beauty and the Beast. Animated films were continuously produced, but soon, Disney began incorporating live-action into their films.

In 1940, Fantasia, starring Mickey Mouse, was the first Disney film to incorporate live-action, although animation dominates most of the film. The renowned orchestra conductor Leopold Stokowski appears in this movie with his orchestra and conducts music pieces throughout the movie. Because of this film’s success, the sequel Fantasia 2000, was produced, and this time with music by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. However, the first completely live-action Disney film was Treasure Island in 1950. Based on Robert Lewis Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island, it follows the journey of a young boy named Jim Hawkins sets out to find buried treasure of Captain John Flint. In 2002, Disney adapted the novel again, but this time into an animated film called Treasure Planet with Joseph Gordon-Levitt voicing Jim Hawkins. Disney kept most of the original idea, but the story is set in an intergalactic surrounding. Treasure Planet uses a special technique of drawing 2D cel-animation with 3D computer animation laid on top. Other live-action Disney films include the Pirates of the Caribbean series and the 2010 version of Alice in Wonderland, both of which star Johnny Depp and incorporate computer animation to create the treacherous sea tides and whimsical fantasy worlds of each movie.

One of Disney’s most popular subsidiaries is Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar currently has a total of eleven movies and three more on the way, including the sequel Cars 2. The first Pixar movie Toy Story, following the adventure of a group of toys as their owner Andy grows up, was produced in Nov. 1995, and it has two sequels, with the recent release of Toy Story 3, which made over 1 billion in gross revenue. Another beloved Pixar movie is Up, produced in 2009, which won the hearts of many within the first few minutes into the film. Pixar’s use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) has led the success of all eleven of their films and the popularity of their hilarious Pixar shorts.

In 2010, Disney produced its fiftieth animated feature film called Tangled, a modern interpretation of the Brothers Grimm’s Rapunzel. Featuring the voices of Zachary Levi as the daredevil Flynn Rider and Mandy Moore as the curious Rapunzel, this musical film retells the fairy tale without the stereotypical damsel in distress. Though the Disney brothers started from their uncle’s garage, today Walt Disney Company is one of the biggest media businesses in the world. All in all, Disney’s success has proven that “All our dreams can come true— if we have the courage to pursue them.”

About the Nov. or November thing, I asked Josie who asked Christine and she says that it's just Nov. 2010 and for Brothers Grimm, Grimm is singular, so Josie told me to keep the apostrophe how I had it. And last thing, I checked Wikipedia, and they say Captain John Flint's treasure on there.

From a time before we were born, Disney had already become a household name. Whether it is Walt Disney, Disneyland, or Disney World, families around the globe can enjoy the magical effects of Disney through its giant collection of short films and movies. The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy Disney, and today, it encompasses various companies ranging from Marvel Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios to television networks such as American Broadcasting Company (ABC). With over 555 Disney films, people have enjoyed Disney movies in the comforts of their own homes for years.

Beginning with his silent short film series Alice Comedies, Walt Disney eventually led the era of sound films with the first sound short film with completely post-produced music and dialogue titled Steamboat Willie, starring the iconic character Mickey Mouse. It is only seven minutes long, but Steamboat Willie is one of the most recognized black and white cartoons to this day. However, a highlight of Disney’s career was the production of Snow White and Seven Dwarfs. Based on the old tale by the Brothers Grimm, this movie is the first in full-color and the first animated feature film in the United States. This movie marked many “firsts” but most importantly, it marked the first full-length, cel-animated (meaning that every frame was hand-drawn) film ever. The animators also used a technique called rotoscoping in which live-action footage is taken to help picture human actions more realistically. Rotoscoping is also used in animating Peter Pan and Beauty and the Beast. Animated films were continuously produced, but soon, Disney began incorporating live-action into their films.

In 1940, Fantasia, starring Mickey Mouse, was the first Disney film to incorporate live-action, although animation dominates most of the film. The renowned orchestra conductor Leopold Stokowski appears in this movie with his orchestra and conducts music pieces throughout the movie. Because of this film’s success, the sequel Fantasia 2000, was produced, and this time with music by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. However, the first completely live-action Disney film was Treasure Island, produced in 1950. Based on Robert Lewis Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island, it follows the journey of a young boy named Jim Hawkins sets out to find buried treasure of Captain John Flint. In 2002, Disney adapted the novel again, but this time into an animated film called Treasure Planet with Joseph Gordon-Levitt voicing Jim Hawkins. Disney kept most of the original idea, but the story is set in an intergalactic surrounding. Treasure Planet uses a special technique of drawing 2D cel-animation with 3D computer animation laid on top. Other live-action Disney films include the Pirates of the Caribbean series and the 2010 version of Alice in Wonderland, both of which star Johnny Depp and incorporate computer animation to create the treacherous sea tides and whimsical fantasy worlds of each movie.

One of Disney’s most popular subsidiaries is Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar currently has a total of eleven movies and three more on the way, including the sequel Cars 2. The first Pixar movie Toy Story, following the adventure of a group of toys as their owner Andy grows up, was produced in Nov. 1995, and it has two sequels, with the recent release of Toy Story 3, which made over 1 billion in gross revenue. Another beloved Pixar movie is Up, produced in 2009, which won the hearts of many within the first few minutes into the film. Pixar’s use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) has led the success of all eleven of their films and the popularity of their hilarious Pixar shorts.

In 2010, Disney produced its fiftieth animated feature film called Tangled, a modern interpretation of the Brothers Grimm’s Rapunzel. Featuring the voices of Zachary Levi as the daredevil Flynn Rider and Mandy Moore as the curious Rapunzel, this musical film retells the fairy tale without the stereotypical damsel in distress. Though the Disney brothers started from their uncle’s garage, today Walt Disney Company is one of the biggest media businesses in the world. All in all, Disney’s success has proven that “All our dreams can come true— if we have the courage to pursue them.”

From a time before we were born, Disney had already become a household name. Whether it is Walt Disney, Disneyland, or Disney World, families around the globe can enjoy the magical effects of Disney through its giant collection of short films and movies. The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy Disney, and today, it encompasses various companies ranging from Marvel Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios to television networks such as American Broadcasting Company (ABC). With over 555 Disney films, people have enjoyed Disney movies in the comforts of their own homes for years.

Beginning with his silent short film series Alice Comedies, Walt Disney eventually led the era of sound films with the first sound short film with completely post-produced music and dialogue titled Steamboat Willie, starring the iconic character Mickey Mouse. It is only seven minutes long, but Steamboat Willie is one of the most recognized black and white cartoons to this day. However, a highlight of Disney’s career was the production of Snow White and Seven Dwarfs. Based on the old tale by the Brothers Grimm, this movie is the first in full-color and the first animated feature film in the United States. This movie marked many “firsts” but most importantly, it marked the first full-length, cel-animated (meaning that every frame was hand-drawn) film ever. The animators also used a technique called rotoscoping in which live-action footage is taken to help picture human actions more realistically. Rotoscoping is also used in animating Peter Pan and Beauty and the Beast. Animated films were continuously produced, but soon, Disney began incorporating live-action into their films.

In 1940, Fantasia, starring Mickey Mouse, was the first Disney film to incorporate live-action, although animation dominates most of the film. The renowned orchestra conductor Leopold Stokowski appears in this movie with his orchestra and conducts music pieces throughout the movie. Because of this film’s success, the sequel Fantasia 2000, was produced, and this time with music by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. However, the first completely live-action Disney film was Treasure Island, produced in 1950. Based on Robert Lewis Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island, it follows the journey of a young boy named Jim Hawkins sets out to find buried treasure of Captain John Flint. In 2002, Disney adapted the novel again, but this time into an animated film called Treasure Planet with Joseph Gordon-Levitt voicing Jim Hawkins. Disney kept most of the original idea, but the story is set in an intergalactic surrounding. Treasure Planet uses a special technique of drawing 2D cel-animation with 3D computer animation laid on top. Other live-action Disney films include the Pirates of the Caribbean series and the 2010 version of Alice in Wonderland, both of which star Johnny Depp and incorporate computer animation to create the treacherous sea tides and whimsical fantasy worlds of each movie.

One of Disney’s most popular subsidiaries is Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar currently has a total of eleven movies and three more on the way, including the sequel Cars 2. The first Pixar movie Toy Story, following the adventure of a group of toys as their owner Andy grows up, was produced in Nov. 1995, and it has two sequels, with the recent release of Toy Story 3, which made over 1 billion in gross revenue. Another beloved Pixar movie is Up, produced in 2009, which won the hearts of many within the first few minutes into the film. Pixar’s use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) has led the success of all eleven of their films and the popularity of their hilarious Pixar shorts.

In 2010, Disney produced its fiftieth animated feature film called Tangled, a modern interpretation of the Brothers Grimm’s Rapunzel. Featuring the voices of Zachary Levi as the daredevil Flynn Rider and Mandy Moore as the curious Rapunzel, this musical film retells the fairy tale without the stereotypical damsel in distress. Though the Disney brothers started from their uncle’s garage, today Walt Disney Company is one of the biggest media and entertainment businesses in the world. All in all, Disney’s success has proven that “All our dreams can come true— if we have the courage to pursue them.”

From a time before we were born, Disney had already become a household name. Whether it is Walt Disney, Disneyland, or Disney World, families around the globe can enjoy the magical effects of Disney through its giant collection of short films and movies. The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy Disney, and today, it encompasses various companies ranging from Marvel Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios to television networks such as American Broadcasting Company (ABC). With over 555 Disney films, people have enjoyed Disney movies in the comforts of their own homes for years.

Beginning with his silent short film series Alice Comedies, Walt Disney eventually led the era of sound films with the first sound short film with completely post-produced music and dialogue titled Steamboat Willie, starring the iconic character Mickey Mouse. It is only seven minutes long, but Steamboat Willie is one of the most recognized black and white cartoons to this day. However, a highlight of Disney’s career was the production of Snow White and Seven Dwarfs. Based on the old tale by the Brothers Grimm, this movie is the first in full-color and the first animated feature film in the United States. This movie marked many “firsts”<comma> but most importantly, it marked the first full-length, cel-animated (meaning that every frame was hand-drawn) film ever. The animators also used a technique called rotoscoping in which live-action footage is taken to help picture human actions more realistically. Rotoscoping is also used in animating Peter Pan and Beauty and the Beast. Animated films were continuously produced, but soon, Disney began incorporating live-action into their films.

In 1940, Fantasia, starring Mickey Mouse, was the first Disney film to incorporate live-action, although animation dominates most of the film. The renowned orchestra conductor Leopold Stokowski appears in this movie with his orchestra and conducts music pieces throughout the movie. Because of this film’s success, the sequel Fantasia 2000, was produced, and this time with music by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. However, the first completely live-action Disney film was Treasure Island, produced in 1950. Based on Robert Lewis Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island, it follows the journey of a young boy named Jim Hawkins <who>sets out to find buried treasure of Captain John Flint. In 2002, Disney adapted the novel again, but this time into an animated film called Treasure Planet with Joseph Gordon-Levitt voicing Jim Hawkins. Disney kept most of the original idea, but the story is set in an intergalactic surrounding. Treasure Planet uses a special technique of drawing 2D cel-animation with 3D computer animation laid on top. Other live-action Disney films include the Pirates of the Caribbean series and the 2010 version of Alice in Wonderland, both of which star Johnny Depp and incorporate computer animation to create the treacherous sea tides and whimsical fantasy worlds of each movie.

One of Disney’s most popular subsidiaries is Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar currently has a total of eleven movies and three more on the way, including the sequel Cars 2. The first Pixar movie Toy Story, following the adventure of a group of toys as their owner Andy grows up, was produced in Nov. 1995, and it has two sequels, with the recent release of Toy Story 3, which made over <$>1 billion in gross revenue. Another beloved Pixar movie is Up, produced in 2009, which won the hearts of many within the first few minutes into the film. Pixar’s use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) has led the success of all eleven<11> of their films and the popularity of their hilarious Pixar shorts.

In 2010, Disney produced its fiftieth<50th> animated feature film called Tangled, a modern interpretation of the Brothers Grimm’s Rapunzel. Featuring the voices of Zachary Levi as the daredevil Flynn Rider and Mandy Moore as the curious Rapunzel, this musical film retells the fairy tale without the stereotypical damsel in distress. Though the Disney brothers started from their uncle’s garage, today Walt Disney Company is one of the biggest media and entertainment businesses in the world. All in all, Disney’s success has proven that “All our dreams can come true— if we have the courage to pursue them.”

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From a time before we were born, Disney had already become a household name. Whether it is Walt Disney, Disneyland, or Disney World, families around the globe can enjoy the magical effects of Disney through its giant collection of short films and movies. The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy Disney, and today, it encompasses various companies ranging from Marvel Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios to television networks such as American Broadcasting Company (ABC). With over 555 Disney films, people have enjoyed Disney movies in the comforts of their own homes for years.

Beginning with his silent short film series Alice Comedies, Walt Disney eventually led the era of sound films with the first sound short film with completely post-produced music and dialogue titled Steamboat Willie, starring the iconic character Mickey Mouse. It is only seven minutes long, but Steamboat Willie is one of the most recognized black and white cartoons to this day. However, a highlight of Disney’s career was the production of Snow White and Seven Dwarfs. Based on the old tale by the Brothers Grimm, this movie is the first in full-color and the first animated feature film in the United States. This movie marked many “firsts”, but most importantly, it marked the first full-length, cel-animated (meaning that every frame was hand-drawn) film ever. The animators also used a technique called rotoscoping in which live-action footage is taken to help picture human actions more realistically. Rotoscoping is also used in animating Peter Pan and Beauty and the Beast. Animated films were continuously produced, but soon, Disney began incorporating live-action into their films.

In 1940, Fantasia, starring Mickey Mouse, was the first Disney film to incorporate live-action, although animation dominates most of the film. The renowned orchestra conductor Leopold Stokowski appears in this movie with his orchestra and conducts music pieces throughout the movie. Because of this film’s success, the sequel Fantasia 2000, was produced, and this time with music by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. However, the first completely live-action Disney film was Treasure Island, produced in 1950. Based on Robert Lewis Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island, it follows the journey of a young boy named Jim Hawkins who sets out to find buried treasure of Captain John Flint. In 2002, Disney adapted the novel again, but this time into an animated film called Treasure Planet with Joseph Gordon-Levitt voicing Jim Hawkins. Disney kept most of the original idea, but the story is set in an intergalactic surrounding. Treasure Planet uses a special technique of drawing 2D cel-animation with 3D computer animation laid on top. Other live-action Disney films include the Pirates of the Caribbean series and the 2010 version of Alice in Wonderland, both of which star Johnny Depp and incorporate computer animation to create the treacherous sea tides and whimsical fantasy worlds of each movie.

One of Disney’s most popular subsidiaries is Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar currently has a total of eleven movies and three more on the way, including the sequel Cars 2. The first Pixar movie Toy Story, following the adventure of a group of toys as their owner Andy grows up, was produced in Nov. 1995, and it has two sequels, with the recent release of Toy Story 3, which made over $1 billion in gross revenue. Another beloved Pixar movie is Up, produced in 2009, which won the hearts of many within the first few minutes into the film. Pixar’s use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) has led the success of all 11 of its films and the popularity of its hilarious Pixar shorts.

In 2010, Disney produced its 50th animated feature film called Tangled, a modern interpretation of the Brothers Grimm’s Rapunzel. Featuring the voices of Zachary Levi as the daredevil Flynn Rider and Mandy Moore as the curious Rapunzel, this musical film retells the fairy tale without the stereotypical damsel in distress. Though the Disney brothers started from their uncle’s garage, today Walt Disney Company is one of the biggest media and entertainment businesses in the world. All in all, Disney’s success has proven that “All our dreams can come true— if we have the courage to pursue them.”

From a time before we were born, Disney had already become a household name. Whether it is Walt Disney, Disneyland, or Disney World, families around the globe can enjoy the magical effects of Disney through its giant collection of short films and movies. The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923 by brothers Walt and Roy Disney, and today, it encompasses various companies ranging from Marvel Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios to television networks such as American Broadcasting Company (ABC). With over 555 Disney films, people have enjoyed Disney movies in the comforts of their own homes for years.

Beginning with his silent short film series Alice Comedies, Walt Disney eventually led the era of sound films with the first sound short film with completely post-produced music and dialogue titled Steamboat Willie, starring the iconic character Mickey Mouse. It is only seven minutes long, but Steamboat Willie is one of the most recognized black and white cartoons to this day. However, a highlight of Disney’s career was the production of Snow White and Seven Dwarfs. Based on the old tale by the Brothers Grimm, this movie is the first in full-color and the first animated feature film in the United States. This movie marked many “firsts”, but most importantly, it marked the first full-length, cel-animated (meaning that every frame was hand-drawn) film ever. The animators also used a technique called rotoscoping in which live-action footage is taken to help picture human actions more realistically. Rotoscoping is also used in animating Peter Pan and Beauty and the Beast. Animated films were continuously produced, but soon enough, Disney began incorporating live-action into their films.

In 1940, Fantasia, starring Mickey Mouse, was the first Disney film to incorporate live-action, although animation still dominates most of the film. The renowned orchestra conductor Leopold Stokowski appears in this movie with his orchestra and conducts various music pieces throughout the movie. Because of this film’s success, the sequel Fantasia 2000, was produced, and this time with music by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. However, the first completely live-action Disney film was Treasure Island, produced in 1950. Based on Robert Lewis Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island, it follows the journey of a young boy named Jim Hawkins who sets out to find buried treasure of Captain John Flint. In 2002, Disney adapted the novel again, but this time into an animated film called Treasure Planet with Joseph Gordon-Levitt voicing Jim Hawkins. Disney kept most of the original idea, but the story is set in an intergalactic surrounding. Treasure Planet uses a special technique of drawing 2D cel-animation with 3D computer animation laid on top. Other live-action Disney films include the Pirates of the Caribbean series and the 2010 version of Alice in Wonderland, both of which star Johnny Depp and incorporate computer animation to create the treacherous sea tides and whimsical fantasy worlds of each movie.

One of Disney’s most popular subsidiaries is Pixar Animation Studios. Pixar currently has a total of 11 movies with three more on the way, including the sequel Cars 2. The first Pixar movie Toy Story, following the adventure of a group of toys as their owner Andy grows up, was produced in Nov. 1995, and it has two sequels, with the recent release of Toy Story 3, which made over $1 billion in gross revenue. Another beloved Pixar movie is Up, produced in 2009, which won the hearts of many within the first few minutes into the film. Pixar’s use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) has led the success of all 11 of its films and the popularity of its hilarious Pixar shorts.

In 2010, Disney produced its 50th animated feature film called Tangled, a modern interpretation of the Brothers Grimm’s Rapunzel. Featuring the voices of Zachary Levi as the daredevil Flynn Rider and Mandy Moore as the curious Rapunzel, this musical film retells the fairy tale without the stereotypical damsel in distress. Though the Disney brothers started from their uncle’s garage, today Walt Disney Company is one of the biggest media and entertainment businesses in the world. All in all, Disney’s success has proven that “All our dreams can come true— if we have the courage to pursue them.”