Tag: Eric Larson
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The Great Mouse Detective | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 2, 1986
On this day in 1986, ‘The Great Mouse Detective’ was released. It was based on the children’s book series ‘Basil of Baker Street’ by Eve Titus and Paul Galdone, with inspiration from Sherlock Holmes. Famous mouse detective Basil and his sidekick Dr. Dawson help young Olivia after her father is kidnapped by Basil’s nemesis, Professor…
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Eric Larson | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 3, 1905
On this day in 1905, animator, Disney Legend, and member of the “Nine Old Men,” Eric Larson was born. Larson was active with Disney between 1933 and 1986, a total of 52 years. He was a lead animator for a long list of feature films and shorts, including ‘Bambi,’ ‘Cinderella,’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Larson…
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A ‘Wish’ Come True: How Two Generations Teamed Up to Direct Disney Animation’s Musical Comedy
The Walt Disney Animation Studios musical comedy Wish—in theaters Wednesday, November 22—is set in the magical kingdom of Rosas, where a sharp-witted idealist, Asha (voiced by Ariana DeBose), makes a wish so powerful that it’s answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face the formidable King Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine)…