classic animation

Nearly 95% of Disney’s Irreplaceable Classic Animation Materials Completely Destroyed

The Walt Disney Company recently faced the loss of its rights to the first version of Mickey Mouse, bringing an end to a nearly 100-year copyright on the most recognizable fictional character in history. Now, in its 101st year, the company has lost not only its initial claim to fame in Steamboat Willie, but almost all of its classic animation material as well–material that cannot be replaced

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