Saturday, April 23, 2016

History (4 and 8 decades)

List of history
1937/1977/2017 (of the Fuchsia Age)
New Releases
January 13 — Monster Trucks is released.
March 10 — Boss Baby is released.
March 11 — The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is released.
March 11 — Escape from the Dark is released.
March 17 — Beauty and the Beast is released.
April 7 — Ferdinand is released.
May 25 — Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is released.
June 16 — Cars 3 is released.
June 22 — The Rescuers is released.
June 24 — Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo is released.
June 30 — Despicable Me 3 is released.
November 3 — Pete's Dragon is released.
November 10 — Toyland is released.
November 17 — How the Grinch Stole Christmas is released.
November 22 — Coco is released.
December 15 — Star Wars Episode VIII is released.
December 16 — Candleshoe is released.
December 21 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is released to universal acclaim.
December 22 — The Croods 2 is released.
Events
D23 Expo (July 14-16, USA)
Goofy celebrated its 85th anniversary.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 80th anniversary.
Bambi celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Fun & Fancy Free celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Old Yeller celebrated its 60th anniversary.
The Jungle Book celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The Rescuers celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Pete's Dragon celebrated its 40th anniversary.
EPCOT Center celebrates its 35th anniversary.
The Disney Store celebrated its 30th anniversary.
DuckTales celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Disneyland Paris celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Aladdin celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Hercules celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Titanic celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Lilo & Stitch celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Meet the Robinsons celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Ratatouille celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The Jungle Book celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Brave celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Wreck-It Ralph celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Mickey's Christmas Carol Remastered celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Secret of the Wings celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Albums
February — The Legacy Collection: The Jungle Book, The Legacy Collection: Aladdin
March — Beauty and the Beast: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
April — Old Yeller: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Intrada Records), The Legacy Collection: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
June — Cars 3: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
July — The Legacy Collection: Lilo & Stitch, The Legacy Collection: Hercules
August — Secret of the Wings: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Intrada Records), The Legacy Collection: Bambi, The Legacy Collection: The Rescuers
October — The Legacy Collection: Pete's Dragon, The Legacy Collection: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
November — Coco: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Toyland: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Characters and cast
Bob Newhart (Bernard), Eva Gabor (Bianca), Michelle Stacy (Penny), James MacDonald (Evinrude), Jim Jordan (Orville), Geraldine Page (Medusa), Joe Flynn (Snoops), Candy Candido (Brutus, Nero), John McIntire (Rufus), Jeanette Nolan (Ellie Mae), Pat Buttram (Luke), Larry Clemmons (Gramps), George Lindsey (Deadeye), Dub Taylor (Digger), John Fiedler (Deacon), Bernard Fox (Chairmouse), Bill McMillian (TV Announcer). Additional Voices: Keith Anthony, June Christopher, David Cowgill, Terri Douglas, Eddie Frierson, Jackie Gonneau, Bridget Hoffman, Rif Hutton, Forrest Iwaszewski, Holly Kane, John Kassir, Daniel Kaz, Anne Lockhart, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Jonathan Nichols, Paul Pape, Peter Renaday, Lynwood Robinson, Pepper Sweeney, Fred Tatasciore, Joe Whyte, Claudette Wells.
Adriana Caselotti (Snow White), Harry Stockwell (The Prince), Lucille La Verne (The Queen, the Witch), Roy Atwell (Doc), Otis Harlan (Happy), Pinto Colvig (Grumpy, Sleepy), Billy Gilbert (Sneezy), Scotty Mattraw (Bashful), Moroni Olsen (Magic Mirror), Stuart Buchanan (The Huntsman), Eddie Collins (Dopey, Chipmunk, Squirrel). Additional Voices: Dee Bradley Baker, Catherine Battistone, Bob Bergen, Debi Derryberry, Bill Farmer, Barbara Goodson, Mona Marshall, Patrica Parris, Tony Pope, Peter Renaday, Doug Stone.
Owen Wilson (Lightning McQueen), Larry the Cable Guy (Mater), Bonnie Hunt (Sally), Tony Shalhoub (Luigi), Guido Quaroni (Guido), Paul Dooley (Sarge), Cheech Marin (Ramone), Jenifer Lewis (Flo), Michael Wallis (Sheriff), John Ratzenberger (Mack), Katherine Helmond (Lizzie)
Notable deaths
Zero Mostel (February 28, 1915September 8, 1977) (The Muppet Show)
Matthew Garber (March 25, 1956June 13, 1977) (Mary Poppins)
Leopold Stokowski (April 18, 1882September 13, 1977) (Fantasia)
Bing Crosby (May 2, 1903October 14, 1977) (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad)
J.M. Barrie (May 9, 1860June 19, 1937)
Burny Mattinson (May 13, 19352017) (The Rescuers, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mickey's Christmas Carol, Mickey's Christmas Carol Remastered, Beauty and the Beast, The Fox and the Hound, Mulan, The Great Mouse Detective, Tarzan, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh, The Pixie Fairies Rescue Squad)
Sebastian Cabot (July 6, 1918August 22, 1977) (The Jungle Book, The Sword in the Stone, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too)
Alan Reed (August 20, 1907June 14, 1977) (Lady and the Tramp)
June Foray (September 18, 19172017) (Peter Pan, Tinker Bell & Looney Tunes, Mulan, Cinderella, DuckTales, DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Looney Tunes, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Space Jam, Thumbelina, The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, Frosty the Snowman, The Little Drummer Boy)
Andy Devine (October 7, 1905February 18, 1977) (Robin Hood)
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1978/2018 (of the Red Age)
New Releases
February 16 — Larrikins is released.
March 9 — Gigantic is released.
March 10 — Return from Witch Mountain is released.
March 23 — Anubis is released.
May 18 — The LEGO Movie 2 is released.
June 9 — The Cat from Outer Space is released.
June 15 — Toy Story 4 is released.
June 29 — How to Train Your Dragon 3 is released.
July 5 — Hot Lead and Cold Feet is released.
November 21 — Mickey Mouse is released to universal acclaim and was a huge financial success.
November 21 — Frozen 2 is released.
December 15 — The Small One premieres.
Events
The Walt Disney Company celebrates its 95th anniversary.
Mickey Mouse celebrated its 90th anniversary.
Melody Time celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Peter Pan celebrates its 65th anniversary.
The Sword in the Stone celebrated its 55th anniversary.
Robin Hood celebrates its 45th anniversary.
Tokyo Disney Resort celebrated its 35th anniversary.
Mickey's Christmas Carol celebrates its 35th anniversary.
Oliver & Company celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The Nightmare Before Christmas celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Mulan celebrated its 20th anniversary.
A Bug's Life celebrated its 20th anniversary.
The Sword in the Stone celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Finding Nemo celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Brother Bear celebrated its 15th anniversary.
WALL-E celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Bolt celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Tinker Bell celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Frozen celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Never Fairies & Muppets celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Notable deaths
Peggy Wood (February 9, 1892March 18, 1978) (The Sound of Music)
Edgar Bergen (February 16, 1903September 30, 1978) (Fun and Fancy Free, The Muppet Movie)
Denis O'Dea (April 26, 1905November 5, 1978) (Darby O'Gill and the Little People, Treasure Island)
Junius Matthews (June 12, 1890January 18, 1978) (The Sword in the Stone, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too)
Karl Swenson (July 23, 1908October 8, 1978) (The Sword in the Stone)
Thelma Boardman (October 31, 1909April 1978) (Bambi)
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1939/1979/2019 (of the Orange Age)
February 9 — The North Avenue Irregulars is released.
June 21 — The Incredibles 2 is released.
June 22 — The Muppet Movie is released.
June 27 — The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again is released.
July 26 — Unidentified Flying Oddball is released.
August 25 — The Wizard of Oz is released to largely positive reviews.
December 21 — The Black Hole is released.
Events
The Wizard of Oz celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Sleeping Beauty celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Characters and cast
Jim Henson (Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf), Frank Oz (Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam the Eagle), Jerry Nelson (Floyd Pepper, Crazy Harry, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand), Richard Hunt (Scooter, Statler, Janice, Sweetums, Beaker), Dave Goelz (The Great Gonzo, Zoot, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew), Charles Durning (Doc Hopper), Austin Pendleton (Max), Edgar Bergen (Himself, Charlie McCarthy), Milton Berle (Mad Man Mooney), Mel Brooks (Professor Max Krassman), James Coburn (El Sleezo Café Owner), Dom DeLuise (Bernie the Agent), Elliott Gould (Beauty Contest Compere), Bob Hope (Ice Cream Vendor), Madeline Kahn (El Sleezo Patron), Carol Kane (Myth), Cloris Leachman (Lord's Secretary), Steve Martin (Insolent Waiter), Richard Pryor (Balloon Vendor), Telly Savalas (El Sleezo Tough), Orson Welles (Lew Lord), Paul Williams (El Sleezo Pianist), Caroll Spinney (Big Bird). Additional Voices: Lori Alan, Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Bob Bergen, Marsha Clark, John Cygan, Debi Derryberry, Paul Eiding, Bill Farmer, Don Fullilove, Teresa Ganzel, Jess Harnell, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Mickie McGowan, Laraine Newman, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Jan Rabson, Jim Ward, Colette Whitaker.
Notable deaths
Tudor Owen (January 20, 1898March 13, 1979) (101 Dalmatians, The Sword in the Stone)
Barbara Luddy (May 25, 1908April 1, 1979) (Sleeping Beauty, Robin Hood, Lady and the Tramp, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too)
Jack Haley (August 10, 1897June 6, 1979) (The Wizard of Oz)
Billy Bletcher (September 24, 1894January 5, 1979) (Mickey Mouse cartoons, Dumbo, Three Little Pigs)
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1940/1980 (of the Yellow Age)
New Releases
February 7 — Pinocchio is released.
February 8 — Midnight Madness is released.
April 17 — The Watcher in the Woods is released.
May 21 — Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is released.
June 25 — Herbie Goes Bananas is released.
June 25 — The Last Flight of Noah's Ark is released.
November 13 — Fantasia is released.
December 12 — Popeye is released.
Events
Lady and the Tramp celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Disneyland celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Ronald W. Miller becomes Disney president.
Characters and cast
Dickie Jones (Pinocchio, Alexander), Cliff Edwards (Jiminy), Christian Rub (Geppetto), Walter Catlett (Honest John), Charles Judels (Stromboli, Coachman), Evelyn Venable (Blue Fairy), Frankie Darro (Lampwick), Mel Blanc (Gideon, Figaro, Cleo, Monstro, Marionette Soldiers), Don Brodie (Carnival Barkers), Patricia Page (Marionettes), Jack Mercer (Rough House Statue). Additional Voices: Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Rodger Bumpass, John Cygan, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Patti Deutsch, Holly Dorff, Bobby Edner, Paul Eiding, Bill Farmer, Jess Harnell, Nicolette Little, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Mona Marshall, Mickie McGowan, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor, Jim Ward.
Notable deaths
Eddie Collins (January 30, 1883September 2, 1940) (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Jimmy Durante (February 10, 1893January 29, 1980) (Frosty the Snowman)
Bob Nolan (April 13, 1908June 16, 1980) (Melody Time)
Lee Millar (June 13, 1924September 21, 1980) (Lady and the Tramp)
Bill Lee (August 21, 1916November 15, 1980) (101 Dalmatians, Mary Poppins)
Sarah Selby (August 30, 1905January 7, 1980) (Dumbo)
Peter Sellers (September 8, 1925July 24, 1980) (The Muppet Show)
Otis Harlan (December 29, 1865January 21, 1940) (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
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1941/1981 (of the Lime Age)
New Releases
March 6 — The Devil and Max Devlin is released.
March 20 — Amy is released.
June 12 — Raiders of the Lost Ark is released.
June 20 — The Reluctant Dragon is released.
June 26 — The Great Muppet Caper is released.
June 26 — Dragonslayer is released.
July 10 — The Fox and the Hound is released.
August 7 — Condorman is released.
October 23 — Dumbo is released.
Characters and cast
Mickey Rooney (Tod), Keith Coogan (Young Tod), Kurt Russell (Copper), Corey Feldman (Young Copper), Jack Albertson (Amos Slade), Jeanette Nolan (Widow Tweed), Pat Buttram (Chief), Pearl Bailey (Big Mama), Sandy Duncan (Vixey), Richard Bakalyan (Dinky), Paul Winchell (Boomer), John McIntire (Badger), John Fiedler (Porcupine), Jack Angel (Squeeks). Additional Voices: Terri Douglas.
Mel Blanc (Dumbo), Edward Brophy (Timothy), Herman Bing (Ringmaster), Verna Felton (The Elephant Matriach, Mrs. Jumbo), Sterling Holloway (Mr. Stork), Cliff Edwards (Jim Crow), Hall Johnson (Preacher Crow), James Baskett (Fat Crow), Jim Carmichael (Straw Hat Crow, Glasses Crow), Sarah Selby (The Elephant Prissy), Dorothy Scott (The Elephant Giddy), Noreen Gammill (The Elephant Prissy), John McLeish (Narrator), Billy Sheets (Joe, Clown), Billy Bletcher (Clown). Additional Voices: Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Rodger Bumpass, Jennifer Darling, Paul Eiding, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Phil Proctor.
Jim Henson (Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf, Swedish Chef), Frank Oz (Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam the Eagle), Dave Goelz (The Great Gonzo, Beauregard, Zoot, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew), Jerry Nelson (Floyd, Pops, Lew Zealand), Richard Hunt (Scooter, Statler, Sweetums, Janice, Beaker), Charles Grodin (Nicky Holiday), Diana Rigg (Lady Holiday), John Cleese (Neville), Robert Morley (British Gentleman), Peter Ustinov (Truck Driver), Jack Warden (Mike Tarkenian), Steve Whitmire (Rizzo the Rat, Lips), Louise Gold (Annie Sue), Kathryn Mullen (Chickens), Caroll Spinney (Oscar the Grouch). Additional Voices: Jess Harnell, Colleen O'Shaughnessey.
Notable deaths
Bill Baucom (May 5, 1910March 16, 1981) (Lady and the Tramp)
Jack Albertson (June 16, 1907November 25, 1981) (The Fox and the Hound)
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1942/1982 (of the Aqua Age)
New Releases
February 5 — Night Crossing is released.
July 3 — The Secret of NIMH is released.
July 9 — TRON is released.
July 30 — Tex is released.
August 13 — Bambi is released.
November 19 — The Last Unicorn is released.
Events
EPCOT Center opens.
Characters and cast
Bobby Stewart (Bambi (baby)), Donnie Dunagan (Bambi (young)), Hardie Albright (Bambi (adolescent)), John Sutherland (Bambi (adult)), Cammie King (Faline (young)), Ann Gillis (Faline (adult)), Paula Winslowe (Bambi's Mother, Pheasant), Peter Behn (Thumper (young)), Tim Davis (Thumper (adult), Flower (adolescent)), Sam Edwards (Thumper (adult)), Stan Alexander (Flower (young)), Sterling Holloway (Flower (adult)), Fred Shields (The Great Prince of the Forest), Will Wright (Friend Owl), Mary Lansing (Aunt Ena, Mrs. Possum, Girl Skunk, Pheasant), Thelma Boardman (Mrs. Quail, Girl Rabbit, Frightened Pheasant), Margaret Lee (Mrs. Rabbit), Eddie Holden (Chipmunk), Clarence Nash (Bullfrog), Otis Harlan (Mr. Mole), Donald Novis (Singer ("Love is a Song", "Looking For Romance (I Bring You A Song)")). Additional Voices: Steve Alterman, Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Steve Blum, Betty Bruce, Rodger Bumpass, Cathy Cavadini, Ken Darby, Jennifer Darling, Marion Darlington, John DeMita, Judi Durand, Greg Finley, Jeff Fischer, Jess Harnell, Jack Horner, Barbara Iley, Daamen Krall, Mona Marshall, Mickie McGowan, Mary Moder, Mary Linda Phillips, Patrick Pinney, Paige Pollack, David Randolph, Noreen Reardon, Melanie Spore, Doug Stone, Sally Sweetland, Ruth Zalduondo.
Notable deaths
Marjorie Bennett (January 15, 1896June 14, 1982) (101 Dalmatians, Mary Poppins)
Hans Conried (April 15, 1917January 5, 1982) (Peter Pan)
Paul Lynde (June 13, 1926January 10, 1982) (Charlotte's Web)
Marty Feldman (July 8, 1934December 2, 1982) (The Muppet Show)
Alma Lawton (August 17, 1896February 24, 1982) (Mary Poppins)
Reta Shaw (September 13, 1912January 8, 1982) (Mary Poppins)
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1943/1983 (of the Blue Age)
New Releases
February 6 — Saludos Amigos is released.
March 11 — Trenchcoat is released.
March 11 — Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore premieres.
April 29 — Something Wicked This Way Comes is released.
May 25 — Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi is released.
July 17 — Victory Through Air Power is released.
October 7 — Never Cry Wolf is released.
December 16 — Mickey's Christmas Carol is released.
Events
Melody Time celebrated its 35th anniversary.
Yellow Submarine celebrates its 15th anniversary.
The Disney Channel launches
Tokyo Disney Resort & Tokyo Disneyland open in Urayasu, Japan
Characters and cast
Alan Young (Scrooge McDuck), Wayne Allwine (Mickey Mouse, Weasel Gravedigger, Begger Dog), Hal Smith (Goofy, Ratty), Will Ryan (Mole, Willie the Giant, Pete), Eddie Carroll (Jiminy Cricket), Patricia Parris (Daisy Duck), Dick Billingsley (Tiny Tim), Clarence Nash (Donald Duck). Additional Voices: Bob Bergen, Paul Briggs, Terri Douglas, Jess Harnell, Danya Joseph, Mona Marshall, Nicole Mitchell, Raymond S. Persi.
Notable deaths
Dick Emery (February 19, 1915January 2, 1983) (Yellow Submarine)
Ralph Wright (May 17, 1908December 31, 1983) (The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore)
Freddy Martin (December 9, 1906September 30, 1983) (Melody Time)
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1984 (of the Purple Age)
New Releases
May 23 — Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is released.
July 13 — The Muppets Take Manhattan is released.
Events
Donald Duck celebrates his 50th birthday.
Frank Wells becomes Disney president until 1994.
Characters and cast
Jim Henson (Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf, Swedish Chef), Frank Oz (Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Animal), Dave Goelz (Gonzo, Chester the Rat, Bill the Frog, Zoot), Steve Whitmire (Rizzo the Rat, Gill the Frog), Richard Hunt (Scooter, Statler, Janice), Jerry Nelson (Camilla, Lew Zealand, Floyd), Juliana Donald (Jenny), Lonny Price (Ronnie Crawford), Louis Zorich (Pete), Art Carney (Bernard Crawford), James Coco (Mr. Skeffington), Dabney Coleman (Martin Price, Murray Plotsky), Gregory Hines (Roller Skater), Linda Lavin (Kermit's Doctor), Joan Rivers (Perfume Saleswoman), Elliott Gould (Cop in Pete's), Liza Minnelli (Herself), Brooke Shields (Customer in Pete's), Frances Bergen (Leonard Winesop's Receptionist), Mayor Edward I. Koch (Himself), John Landis (Leonard Winesop), Vincent Sardi Jr. (Himself), Kathryn Mullen (Jill the Frog), Karen Prell (Yolanda the Rat), Brian Muehl (Tatooey the Rat), Bruce Edward Hall (Masterson the Rat, Beth Bear), James J. Kroupa, David Rudman, Melissa Whitmire, Michael Earl, Glenngo King, Timothy De Haas, Cheryl Bartholow, Martin P. Robinson. Additional Voices: Lori Alan, Carlos Alazraqui, Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Marsha Clark, John Cygan, Debi Derryberry, Bill Farmer, Jess Harnell, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Mona Marshall, Mickie McGowan, Laraine Newman, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Jan Rabson, Jim Ward, Colette Whitaker.
Notable deaths
Ethel Merman (January 16, 1908February 15, 1984) (The Muppet Show)
Estelle Winwood (January 24, 1883June 20, 1984) (Darby O'Gill and the Little People)
George Givot (February 18, 1903June 7, 1984) (Lady and the Tramp)
Sam Jaffe (March 10, 1891March 24, 1984) (Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
Harry Stockwell (April 27, 1902July 19, 1984) (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
James Mason (May 15, 1909July 27, 1984) (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea)
Fred Waring (June 9, 1900July 29, 1984) (Melody Time)
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1945/1985 (of the Fuchsia Age)
New Releases
February 3 — The Three Caballeros is released.
June 21 — Return to Oz is released.
July 24 — The Black Cauldron is released to mixed reviews and is a box office failure.
August 2 — Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird is released.
September 27 — The Journey of Natty Gann is released.
November 22 — One Magic Christmas is released.
Events
Roy O. Disney becomes president.
The Three Caballeros celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Disneyland celebrates it 30th anniversary.
The Sound of Music celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Characters and cast
Grant Bardsley (Taran), Susan Sheridan (Eilowny), John Byner (Gurgi, Doli), Nigel Hawthorne (Fflewddur), John Hurt (Horned King), Phil Fondacaro (Crepper, Henchman), Freddie Jones (Dallben), Arthur Malet (Eidilleg), Eda Reiss Merin (Orddu), Adele Malis-Morey (Orwen), Billie Hayes (Orgoch), John Huston (Narrator), Brandon Call, Gregory Levinson, Lindsay Rich (Fairfolk), Wayne Allwine, James Almanzar, Steve Hale, Jack Laing, Phil Nibbelink, Peter Renaday (Henchman). Additional Voices: Bob Bergen, David Cowgill, Debi Derryberry, Terri Douglas, Eddie Frierson, Daniel Kaz, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Laraine Newman, Paul Pape, Lynwood Robinson, Fred Tatasciore.
Notable deaths
Richard Haydn (March 10, 1905April 25, 1985) (Alice in Wonderland, The Sound of Music)
J. Pat O'Malley (March 15, 1904February 27, 1985) (The Jungle Book, Robin Hood, 101 Dalmatians, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, Alice in Wonderland)
Orson Welles (May 6, 1915October 10, 1985) (The Muppet Movie)
Marvin Miller (July 18, 1913February 8, 1985) (Sleeping Beauty)
Bill Scott (August 2, 1920November 29, 1985) (The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show)
Lucille La Verne (November 7, 1872March 4, 1945) (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Clarence Nash (December 7, 1904February 20, 1985) (Donald Duck, Fun and Fancy Free, The Three Caballeros, Saludos Amigos, Mickey's Christmas Carol)
Margaret Hamilton (December 9, 1902May 16, 1985) (The Wizard of Oz)
Bob Holt (December 28, 1928August 2, 1985) (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Charlotte's Web)
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1946/1986 (of the Red Age)
New Releases
April 20 — Make Mine Music is released.
July 2 — The Great Mouse Detective is released to positive reviews and is a commercial success.
July 30 — Flight of the Navigator is released.
November 12 — Song of the South is released.
November 21 — An American Tail is released.
Events
Make Mine Music celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Song of the South celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 35th anniversary.
101 Dalmatians celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Walt Disney World celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Home video releases
October 14 — Sleeping Beauty
Characters and cast
Barrie Ingham (Basil, Bartholomew), Val Bettin (Dawson, Thug Guard), Susanne Pollatschek (Olivia), Vincent Price (Ratigan), Candy Candido (Fidget), Alan Young (Hiram), Ellen Fitzhugh (Bar Maid), Shani Wallis (Lady Mouse), Eve Brenner (Queen), Diana Chesney (Mrs. Judson), Walker Edmiston (Citizen, Thug Guard), Melissa Manchester (Girl Mouse), Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo (Thug Guards), Basil Rathbone (Sherlock Holmes), Laurie Main (Dr. Watson). Additional Voices: Kirk Baily, June Christopher, Cam Clarke, David Cowgill, Terri Douglas, Jean Gilpin, Jackie Gonneau, Nicholas Guest, Bridget Hoffman, Lynwood Robinson, Shane Sweet.
Bobby Driscoll (Johnny), Luana Patten (Ginny), James Baskett (Uncle Remus, Br'er Fox), Johnny Lee (Br'er Rabbit), Nick Stewart (Br'er Bear), Glenn Leedy (Toby), Ruth Warrick (Sally), Lucile Watson (Grandmother), Hattie McDaniel (Aunt Tempy), Erik Rolf (John Sr.), Olivier Urbain (Mr. Favors), Mary Field (Mrs. Favors), Anita Brown (Maid), Georgie Nokes (Jake Favors), Gene Holland (Joe Favors), Roy Glenn (Br'er Frog). Additional Voices: Greg Berg, Julianne Buescher, David Cowgill, Terri Douglas, Chris Edgerly, Pat Fraley, Eddie Frierson, Jackie Gonneau, Jason Harris, Anne Lockhart, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Jonathan Nichols, Paul Pape, Pepper Sweeney.
Notable deaths
David Hand (January 23, 1900October 11, 1986) (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Bambi)
Heather Angel (February 9, 1909December 13, 1986) (Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland)
Scatman Crothers (May 23, 1910November 22, 1986) (The AristoCats)
Benny Goodman (May 30, 1909June 13, 1986) (Make Mine Music)
Herb Vigran (June 5, 1910November 29, 1986) (Charlotte's Web)
Paul Frees (June 22, 1920November 2, 1986) (101 Dalmatians, Frosty the Snowman, The Little Drummer Boy, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, The Last Unicorn)
Keenan Wynn (July 27, 1916October 14, 1986) (Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, The Last Unicorn)
Gloria Blondell (August 16, 1910March 25, 1986) (Daisy Duck)
Jerry Colonna (September 17, 1904November 21, 1986) (Alice in Wonderland, Make Mine Music)
Scotty Mattraw (October 18, 1880November 9, 1946) (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Georgie Nokes (October 22, 1936May 22, 1986) (Song of the South)
Elsa Lanchester (October 28, 1902December 26, 1986) (Mary Poppins)
Hermione Baddeley (November 13, 1906August 19, 1986) (The AristoCats, Mary Poppins, The Secret of NIMH)
Marjorie Eaton (December 5, 1901April 21, 1986) (Mary Poppins)
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1947/1987 (of the Orange Age)
New Releases
June 17 — Benji the Hunted is released.
July 10 — The Brave Little Toaster is released.
September 25 — The Princess Bride is released.
September 27 — Fun and Fancy Free is released.
Events
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Bambi celebrates its 45th anniversary.
Scrooge McDuck celebrated his 40th anniversary.
The Jungle Book celebrated its 20th anniversary.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The Rescuers celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Disney Store opens in Glendale, California.
Home video releases
October 6 — Lady and the Tramp
Notable deaths
Pol Negri (January 3, 1897August 1, 1987) (The Moon-Spinners)
Arthur Gould-Porter (January 4, 1905January 2, 1987) (Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
Ray Bolger (January 10, 1904January 15, 1987) (Babes in Toyland, The Wizard of Oz)
Danny Kaye (January 18, 1911March 3, 1987) (The Muppet Show)
James Coco (March 21, 1930February 25, 1987) (The Muppets Take Manhattan)
Milt Kahl (March 22, 1909April 19, 1987) (Peter Pan, The Rescuers, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Jungle Book, Saludos Amigos, The Sword in the Stone, Robin Hood, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians, The AristoCats, Lady and the Tramp, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Melody Time, Make Mine Music, Bambi, Mary Poppins, Pinocchio, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Song of the South)
Jerry Livingston (March 25, 1909July 1, 1987) (Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland)
Jackie Vernon (March 29, 1924November 10, 1987) (Frosty the Snowman)
Herman Bing (March 30, 1889January 9, 1947) (Dumbo)
Fred Astaire (May 10, 1899June 22, 1987) (Santa Claus is Comin' to Town)
Liberace (May 16, 1919February 4, 1987) (The Muppet Show)
John Huston (August 5, 1906August 28, 1987) (The Black Cauldron)
Buddy Rich (September 30, 1917April 2, 1987) (The Muppet Show)
Geraldine Page (November 22, 1924June 13, 1987) (The Rescuers)
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1948/1988 (of the Yellow Age)
New Releases
April 15 — Return to Snowy River is released.
May 27 — Melody Time is released.
June 22 — Who Framed Roger Rabbit is released to largely positive reviews and commercial success.
November 18 — Oliver & Company is released.
November 18 — The Land Before Time is released.
Events
Mickey Mouse celebrated his 60th anniversary.
Melody Time celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Peter Pan celebrated its 35th anniversary.
The Sword in the Stone celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Home video releases
October 4 — Cinderella
Characters and cast
Joey Lawrence (Oliver), Billy Joel (Dodger), Cheech Marin (Tito), Richard Mulligan (Einstein), Roscoe Lee Browne (Francis), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Rita), Dom DeLuise (Fagin), Natalie Gregory (Jenny), Bette Midler (Georgette), Robert Loggia (Sykes), Taurean Blacque (Roscoe), Carl Weintraub (DeSoto), William Glover (Winston). Additional Voices: Frank Welker, Ava Acres, Lori Alan, Carlos Alazraqui, Stephen Apostolina, Charles Bartlett, Jonathan Brandis, Gregg Berger, Steven Blum, Evelyn Wilson Bresee, Jill Cordes, David Cowgill, Madeleine Curry, John Cygan, Kal David, Marcia Delmar, Victor DiMattia, Terri Douglas, Judi Durand, Keith Ferguson, Greg Finley, Pierce Gagnon, Debbie Gates, Jackie Gonneau, Melissa Goodwin Shepherd, Javier Grajeda, Nicholas Guest, J.D. Hall, Robert S. Halligan, Jr., Jess Harnell, Jo Ann Harris, Carter Hastings, Bridget Hoffman, Rosanna Huffman, Barbara Iley, Harvey Jason, Karen Kamōn, Daniel Kaz, Kaleena Kiff, Carol King, Zach King, Marylee Kortes, Rocky Krakoff, Lex Lang, David Lasley, Dawnn Lewis, Sherry Lynn, Christina MacGregor, Mona Marshall, David McCharen, John McCurry, Jeremy Milton, Arlin L. Miller, Laraine Newman, Nancy Parent, Pace Paulsen, Phil Proctor, Fabienne Rawley, Andre Robinson, Whitney Rydbeck, Gary Schwartz, Vernon Scott, Penina Segall, Patrick Seitz, Brad Simonsen, Claire K. Smith, Tom Righter Snow, Jackson Stein, Fred Tatasciore, Eugene F. Van Buren, Kari Wahlgren, Jim Ward, Audrey Wasilewski, John Wheeler, Hannah G. Williams.
Bob Hoskins (Eddie Valiant), Charles Fleischer (Roger Rabbit, Benny the Cab, Greasy, Psycho), Christopher Lloyd (Judge Doom), Kathleen Turner (Jessica Rabbit), Joanna Cassidy (Dolores), Alan Tilvern (R.K. Maroon), Stubby Kaye (Marvin Acme), Lou Hirsch (Baby Herman), David Lander (Smart Ass), Fred Newman (Stupid), June Foray (Wheezy, Lena Hyena), April Winchell (Mrs. Herman, Young Baby Herman), Richard LeParmentier (Lt. Santino), Joel Silver (Raoul), Morgan Deare (Gorilla), Mel Blanc (Daffy Duck, Tweety, Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, Porky Pig), Richard Williams (Droopy Dog), Joe Alaskey (Yosemite Sam), Wayne Allwine (Mickey Mouse), Tony Pope (Goofy, Big Bad Wolf), Russi Taylor (Minnie Mouse, Birds), Cherry Davis (Woody Woodpecker), Tony Anselmo (Donald Duck), Mae Questel (Betty Boop), Mary T. Radford (Hippo), Les Perkins (Toad), Pat Buttram (Bullet #1), Jim Cummings (Bullet #2), Jim Gallant (Bullet #3), Frank Sinatra (Sword), Peter Westy (Pinocchio), Frank Welker (Dumbo). Additional Voices: Charlie Adler, Jack Angel, Steve Bulen, Philip L. Clarke, Jennifer Darling, Anne Lockhart, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Patrick Pinney.
Notable deaths
Alan Napier (January 7, 1903August 8, 1988) (The Sword in the Stone, Mary Poppins)
Wilfred Jackson (January 24, 1906August 7, 1988) (Fantasia, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
James Baskett (February 16, 1904July 9, 1948) (Song of the South)
Dennis Day (May 21, 1916June 22, 1988) (Melody Time)
Judith Barsi (June 6, 1978July 25, 1988) (The Land Before Time)
Mary Lansing (June 10, 1911September 30, 1988) (Bambi)
Eric Larson (September 3, 1905October 25, 1988) (Peter Pan, Fantasia, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Jungle Book, The Sword in the Stone, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians, Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland, Bambi)
Anne Seymour (September 11, 1909December 8, 1988) (Pollyanna)
Jim Jordan (November 16, 1896April 1, 1988) (The Rescuers)
Daws Butler (November 16, 1916May 18, 1988) (Mary Poppins)
Larry Clemmons (November 25, 1906July 22, 1988) (The Rescuers)
Noreen Gammill (December 12, 1898December 21, 1988) (Dumbo)
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1949/1989 (of the Lime Age)
New Releases
January 30 — So Dear to My Heart is released.
May 24 — Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is released.
June 23 — Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is released.
August 18 — Cheetah is released.
October 5 — The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad is released.
November 17 — The Little Mermaid is released to overwhelming positive reviews and was a major box office hit, restoring critical & public interest in Disney and is the first entry of the Disney Renaissance.
November 17 — All Dogs Go to Heaven is released.
December 22 — Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out premieres.
Events
Sleeping Beauty celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The Wizard of Oz celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Home video releases
September 28 — Bambi
Characters and cast
Jodi Benson (Ariel), Christopher Daniel Barnes (Eric), Samuel E. Wright (Sebastian), Pat Carroll (Ursula), Jason Marin (Flounder), Kenneth Mars (Triton), Buddy Hackett (Scuttle), Paddi Edwards (Flotsam, Jetsam), Ben Wright (Grimsby), Edie McClurg (Carlotta), Rene Auberjonois (Louis), Will Ryan (Seahorse). Additional Voices: Charlie Adler, Jack Angel, Susan Boyd, Steve Bulen, Hamilton Camp, Nancy Cartwright, Philip L. Clarke, Jennifer Darling, Allan Davies, Gail Farrell, Donny Gerrard, Ed Gilbert, Mitch Gordon, Willie Greene, Jr., Linda Harmon, Walter S. Harrah, Phillip Ingram, Luana Jackman, William A. Kanady, Edie Lehmann-Boddicker, Anne Lockhart, Sherry Lynn, Melissa MacKay, Guy Maeda, Lynn Dolis Mann, Arne B. Markausen, Mickie McGowan, Gene J. Merlino, Lewis Mumford, Kathleen O'Connor, Bobbi Page, Patrick Pinney, Marilyn Powell, Gloria G. Prosper, Michael Redman, Jr., Sally Stevens, Bob Tebow, Rob Trow, Joe Turano, Jackie Ward, Robert Weill, Robert S. Zwirn.
Notable deaths
Joe Raposo (February 8, 1937February 5, 1989) (Sesame Street, The Great Muppet Caper)
Jim Backus (February 25, 1913July 3, 1989) (Pete's Dragon)
Margaret Lee (March 9, 1909September 23, 1989) (Bambi)
Billy Lee (March 12, 1929November 17, 1989) (The Reluctant Dragon)
Bette Davis (April 5, 1908October 6, 1989) (Return from Witch Mountain)
Ben Wright (May 5, 1915July 2, 1989) (The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, 101 Dalmatians, The Sound of Music)
Mel Blanc (May 30, 1908July 10, 1989) (Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Pinocchio, Looney Tunes)
Frank Morgan (June 1, 1890September 18, 1949) (The Wizard of Oz)
Clyde Geronimi (June 12, 1901April 24, 1989) (Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians, Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland)
Gilda Radner (June 28, 1946May 20, 1989) (The Muppet Show)
Bill Shirley (July 6, 1921August 27, 1989) (Sleeping Beauty)
Jay Ward (September 20, 1920October 12, 1989) (The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show)
Paul Murry (November 25, 1911August 4, 1989) (Fantasia, The Three Caballeros, Saludos Amigos, Dumbo, Pinocchio, Song of the South, The Reluctant Dragon)
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1950/1990 (of the Aqua Age)
New Releases
February 15 — Cinderella is released.
July 29 — Treasure Island is released.
August 3 — DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp is released.
November 16 — The Rescuers Down Under is released.
Events
Fantasia celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The Three Caballeros celebrated its 45th anniversary.
Disneyland celebrates its 35th anniversary.
The Three Caballeros celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Home video releases
May 18 — The Little Mermaid
September 21 — Peter Pan
Characters and cast
Bob Newhart (Bernard), Eva Gabor (Miss Bianca), John Candy (Wilbur), Tristan Rogers (Jake), Adam Ryen (Cody), George C. Scott (Percival C. McLeach), Wayne Robson (Frank), Douglas Seale (Krebbs), Frank Welker (Joanna, Marahute, Additional Special Vocal Effects), Bernard Fox (Chairmouse, Doctor), Peter Firth (Red), Billy Barty (Baitmouse), Ed Gilbert (Francois), Carla Meyer (Faloo, Mother), Russi Taylor (Nurse Mouse). Additional Voices: Charlie Adler, Jack Angel, Vanna Bonta, Peter Greenwood, Marii Mak, Mickie McGowan, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor.
Ilene Woods (Cinderella), William Phipps (Prince Charming), Eleanor Audley (Lady Tremaine), James MacDonald (Jaq, Gus, Bruno), Lucille Bliss (Anastasia), Rhoda Williams (Drizella), Verna Felton (Fairy Godmother), June Foray (Lucifer), Luis Van Rooten (King, Grand Duke), Betty Lou Gerson (Narrator), Clint MacGauley, Helen Seibert, June Sullivan (Mice), Lucille Williams (Perla), Don Barclay (Doorman, Footman), Marni Nixon (Main Title Soloist). Additional Voices: Michael Bell, Bob Bergen, June Christopher, David Cowgill, Terri Douglas, Chad Einbinder, Pat Fraley, Eddie Frierson, Jackie Gonneau, Nicholas Guest, Bridget Hoffman, Daniel Kaz, Anne Lockhart, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Laraine Newman, Paul Pape, Thurl Ravenscroft, Lynwood Robinson, Fred Tatasciore, Jeffrey Stone, Hynden Walch, Kari Wahlgren, John Woodbury.
Alan Young (Scrooge), Terence McGovern (Launchpad), Russi Taylor (Huey, Dewey, Louie, Webby), Richard Libertini (Dijon), Christopher Lloyd (Merlock), June Foray (Mrs. Featherby), Chuck McCann (Duckworth), Joan Gerber (Mrs. Beakely), Rip Taylor (Genie). Additional Voices: Charlie Adler, Jack Angel, Steve Bulen, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Patrick Pinney, Frank Welker.
Notable deaths
Tommy Luske (February 12, 1947January 19, 1990) (Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland)
Pearl Bailey (March 29, 1918August 17, 1990) (The Fox and the Hound)
Dodie Smith (May 3, 1896November 24, 1990) (101 Dalmatians)
Dink Trout (June 18, 1898March 26, 1950) (Alice in Wonderland)
Terry-Thomas (July 14, 1911January 8, 1990) (Robin Hood)
Helene Stanley (July 17, 1929December 27, 1990) (Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians)
Edgar Rice Burroughs (September 1, 1875March 19, 1950)
Jim Henson (September 24, 1936May 16, 1990) (Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, The Muppet Movie, John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together, The Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Take Manhattan, Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird)
Joaquin Garay (November 15, 1911September 13, 1990) (The Three Caballeros)
Frank Graham (November 22, 1914September 2, 1950) (The Three Caballeros, Saludos Amigos)
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1951/1991 (of the Blue Age)
New Releases
January 18 — White Fang is released.
March 1 — Shipwrecked is released.
May 24 — Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken is released
June 21 — The Rocketeer is released.
July 26 — Alice in Wonderland is released.
November 22 — Beauty and the Beast is released to widespread acclaim and was a huge financial success.
Events
Dumbo celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 40th anniversary
Walt Disney World celebrated its 20th anniversary.
The Fox and the Hound celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Warner Bros. Studio Store opens.
Home video releases
May 3 — The Jungle Book
July 12 — Alice in Wonderland, Dumbo, Robin Hood, The Sword in the Stone
September 20 — The Rescuers Down Under
November 1 — Fantasia
Characters and cast
Paige O'Hara (Belle), Robby Benson (Beast), Richard White (Gaston), Jerry Orbach (Lumiere), David Ogden Stiers (Cogsworth, Narrator), Angela Lansbury (Mrs. Potts), Bradley Pierce (Chip), Rex Everhart (Maurice), Jesse Corti (Lefou), Hal Smith (Philippe), Jo Anne Worley (Wardrobe), Mary Kay Bergman (Bimbette), Brian Cummings (Stove), Alvin Epstein (Bookseller), Tony Jay (Monsieur D'Arque), Alec Murphy (Baker), Kimmy Robertson (Featherduster), Kath Soucie (Bimbette), Frank Welker (Footstool). Additional Voices: Jack Angel, Bruce Adler, Scott Barnes, Vanna Bonta, Maureen Brennan, Liz Callaway, Philip L. Clarke, Margery Daley, Jennifer Darling, Albert de Ruiter, George Dvorsky, Bill Farmer, Bruce Fifer, Johnson Flucker, Larry Hansen, Randy Hansen, Mary Ann Hart, Alix Korey, Phyllis Kubey, Hearndon Lackey, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Larry Moss, Panchali Null, Wilbur Pauley, Jennifer Perito, Caroline Peyton, Patrick Pinney, Cynthia Richards-Hewes, Phil Proctor, Stephani Ryan, Gordon Stanley, Stephen Sturk.
Kathryn Beaumont (Alice), Bill Thompson (White Rabbit, Dodo), Sterling Holloway (Cheshire Cat), Verna Felton (Queen of Hearts), Ed Wynn (Mad Hatter), Jerry Colonna (March Hare), J. Pat O'Malley (Tweddledee, Tweedledum, Walrus, Carpenter, Mother Oyster), Richard Haydn (Caterpillar), Joseph Kearns (Doorknob), James MacDonald (Dormouse), Dink Trout (King of Hearts), Heather Angel (Lorina), Larry Grey (Bill, Card Painter), Doris Lloyd (Rose), Queenie Leonard (Bird, Snooty Flower), Pinto Colvig (Flamingoes), Bill Lee (Card Painter), Max Smith (Card Painter), Bob Hamlin (Card Painter), Thurl Ravenscroft (Ace), Don Barclay (Cards), Lucille Bliss (Flowers), Tommy Luske (Young Pansy), Marni Nixon (Singing Flowers), Norma Zimmer (White Rose). Additional Voices: Michael Bell, Bob Bergen, Susanne Blakeslee, June Christopher, David Cowgill, Terri Douglas, Chad Einbinder, Pat Fraley, Eddie Frierson, Jackie Gonneau, Nicholas Guest, Bridget Hoffman, Daniel Kaz, Anne Lockhart, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Laraine Newman, Moira Quirk, Paul Pape, Lynwood Robinson, Fred Tatasciore, Hynden Walch, Kari Wahlgren.
Notable deaths
Dr. Seuss (March 2, 1904September 24, 1991)
Howard Ashman (May 17, 1950March 14, 1991) (Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast)
James MacDonald (May 19, 1906February 1, 1991) (The Rescuers, Mickey Mouse cartoons, The Sword in the Stone, Cinderella, Fun and Fancy Free, Alice in Wonderland)
John McIntire (June 27, 1907January 30, 1991) (The Rescuers, The Fox and the Hound)
Ken Curtis (July 2, 1916April 28, 1991) (Robin Hood)
Pat Walshe (July 26, 1900December 11, 1991) (The Wizard of Oz)
Floyd Huddleston (August 19, 1918September 27, 1991) (The Jungle Book, The AristoCats)
John Raring (August 25, 1912January 2, 1991) (Sleeping Beauty, Lady and the Tramp)
Nancy Kulp (August 28, 1921February 3, 1991) (The AristoCats)
Fred MacMurray (August 30, 1908November 5, 1991) (The Happiest Millionaire, The Shaggy Dog, The Absent-Minded Professor, Son of Flubber, Bon Voyage!, Follow Me, Boys!, Charley and the Angel)
Eleanor Audley (November 19, 1905November 25, 1991) (Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella)
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1952/1992 (of the Purple Age)
New Releases
April 3 — Rock-a-Doodle is released.
April 10 — Newsies is released.
April 10 — FernGully: The Last Rainforest is released.
June 26 — The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men is released.
July 17 — Honey, I Blew Up the Kid is released.
October 2 — The Mighty Ducks is released.
November 25 — Aladdin is released to largely positive reviews and is a huge financial success.
December 11 — The Muppet Christmas Carol is released.
Events
Goofy celebrated its 60th anniversary.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 55th anniversary.
Bambi celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The Jungle Book celebrated its 25th anniversary.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh celebrates its 15th anniversary.
The Rescuers celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Disneyland Paris opens near Paris, France
Home video releases
April 10 — 101 Dalmatians
July 17 — The Great Mouse Detective
September 18 — The Rescuers
October 30 — Beauty and the Beast
Characters and cast
Scott Weinger (Aladdin), Linda Larkin (Jasmine), Robin Williams (Genie, Peddler), Frank Welker (Abu, Rajah), Jonathan Freeman (Jafar), Gilbert Gottfried (Iago), Douglas Seale (Sultan). Additional Voices: Charlie Adler, Jack Angel, Corey Burton, Philip L. Clarke, Jim Cummings, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Bruce Gooch, Jerry Houser, Vera Lockwood, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor.
Michael Caine (Ebenezer Scrooge), Dave Goelz (The Great Gonzo, Robert Marley, Bunsen Honeydew, Betina Cratchit), Steve Whitmire (Rizzo the Rat, Bean Bunny, Kermit the Frog, Beaker, Belinda Cratchit), Jerry Nelson (Tiny Tim Cratchit, Jacob Marley, Ma Bear, Ghost of Christmas Present), Frank Oz (Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Sam Eagle, Animal), David Rudman (Peter Cratchit, Old Joe, Swedish Chef), Donald Austen (Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come), Rob Tygner (Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, Ghost of Christmas Past), Karen Prell (Ghost of Christmas Past), William Todd Jones (Ghost of Christmas Past), Jessica Fox (Ghost of Christmas Past), Steven Mackintosh (Fred), Meredith Braun (Belle), Robin Weaver (Clara), Raymond Coulthard (Young Scrooge), Russell Martin (Young Scrooge), Theo Sanders (Young Scrooge), Kristopher Milnes (Young Scrooge), Edward Sanders (Young Scrooge). Additional Voices: Charlie Adler, Jack Angel, Philip L. Clarke, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor.
Notable deaths
Roger Miller (January 2, 1936October 25, 1992) (Robin Hood)
Sterling Holloway (January 4, 1905November 22, 1992) (The Jungle Book, Dumbo, The AristoCats, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Make Mine Music, Bambi, The Three Caballeros)
Jose Ferrer (January 8, 1912January 26, 1992) (The Little Drummer Boy)
Nancy Walker (May 10, 1922March 25, 1992) (The Muppet Show)
Robert Morley (May 26, 1908June 3, 1992) (The Great Muppet Caper)
Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1895October 26, 1952) (Song of the South)
Andres Bossard (August 9, 1944March 25, 1992) (The Muppet Show)
Richard Hunt (August 16, 1951January 7, 1992) (Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, The Muppet Movie, John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together, The Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Take Manhattan, Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird)
Andy Russell (September 16, 1919April 16, 1992) (Make Mine Music)
Larry Roberts (September 28, 1926July 17, 1992) (Lady and the Tramp)
Bob Sweeney (October 19, 1918June 7, 1992) (Toby Tyler, Son of Flubber, Moon Pilot)
Ian Wolfe (November 4, 1896January 23, 1992) (Pollyanna, Dick Tracy)
Campbell Grant (November 7, 1909March 24, 1992) (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad)
Joan Gardner (November 16, 1926December 10, 1992) (Santa Claus is Comin' to Town)
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1953/1993 (of the Fuchsia Age)
February 3 — Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is released.
February 5 — Peter Pan is released.
March 12 — A Far Off Place is released.
April 2 — The Adventures of Huck Finn is released.
May 28 — Happily Ever After is released.
July 16 — Hocus Pocus is released.
July 23 — The Sword and the Rose is released.
October 1 — Cool Runnings is released.
October 29 — The Nightmare Before Christmas is released to largely positive reviews.
October 29 — Sesame Street 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration premieres.
November 10 — The Living Desert is released.
November 12 — The Three Musketeers is released.
December 17 — Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers is released.
Events
Mickey Mouse celebrated its 65th anniversary.
Peter Pan celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The Sword in the Stone celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Robin Hood celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Tokyo Disney Resort celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Disney acquires Miramax
Home video releases
March 26 — Pinocchio
October 1 — Aladdin
Characters and cast
Bobby Driscoll (Peter Pan), Kathryn Beaumont (Wendy Darling), Hans Conried (Captain Hook, Mr. Darling), Bill Thompson (Mr. Smee, Pirates), Heather Angel (Mrs. Darling), Paul Collins (John Darling), Tommy Luske (Michael Darling), Candy Candido (Indian Chief), Tom Conway (Narrator), Margaret Kerry (Tinker Bell, Mermaid, Michael Darling (additional dialogue)), Corinne Orr (Tiger Lily), Stuffy Singer (Foxy), Jeffrey Silvers (Rabbit), Johnny McGovern (Raccoon Twins), Robert Ellis (Cubby), June Foray (Mermaid, Squaw), Connie Hilton (Mermaid), Karen Kester (Mermaid). Additional Voices: Stephen Apostolina, Don Barclay, Kirk Baily, Mel Blanc, June Christopher, Carol Coombs, Wendy Cutler, Terri Douglas, Eddie Frierson, Jean Gilpin, Jackie Gonneau, Nicholas Guest, Bridget Hoffman, Rif Hutton, Nick Jameson, Daniel Kaz, Patricia Lentz, Katie Lowes, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Norma Jean Nilsson, Paul Pape, Raymond S. Persi, Lynwood Robinson, Pepper Sweeney, Fred Tatasciore, Anne Whitfield.
Chris Sarandon (Jack Skellington (speaking)), Danny Elfman (Jack Skellington (singing), Barrel, Clown with the Tear Away Face), Catherine O'Hara (Sally, Shock), William Hickey (Evil Scientist), Glenn Shadix (Mayor), Paul Reubens (Lock), Ken Page (Oogie Boogie), Ed Ivory (Santa), Susan McBride (Big Witch, W.W.D.), Debi Durst (Corpse Kid, Corpse Mom, Small Witch), Greg Proops (Harlequin Demon, Devil, Sax Player). Additional Voices: Mia Brown, L. Peter Callender, Ann Fraser, Jennifer Levey, Jesse McClurg, John Morris, Robert Olague, Bobbi Page, Elena Praskin, Trampas Warman, Judi Durand, Doris Hess, Daamen Krall, Christina MacGregor, David McCharen, Gary Raff, David Randolph, Gary Schwartz.
Caroll Spinney (Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch), Martin P. Robinson (Telly Monster), Fran Brill (Prairie Dawn), Jerry Nelson (The Count, the Amazing Mumford, Herry Monster, Biff), Kevin Clash (Elmo, Natasha, Hoots the Owl), David Rudman (Chicago Lion, Humphrey, Davey Monkey), Joey Mazzarino (Joey Monkey), Pam Arciero, James J. Kroupa, Noel MacNeal, Bryant Young (Muppet Performers), Richard Hunt (Gladys the Cow), Frank Oz (Bert, Grover, Cookie Monster), Jim Henson (Ernie, Kermit the Frog, Guy Smiley), Alison Bartlett (Gina Jefferson), Annette Calud (Celina), Savion Glover (Savion), Angel Jemmott (Angela), Sonia Manzano (Maria), Bob McGrath (Bob)
Notable deaths
Rudolf Nureyev (March 17, 1938January 6, 1993) (The Muppet Show)
Vincent Price (May 27, 1911October 25, 1993) (The Great Mouse Detective)
Evelyn Venable (October 18, 1913November 15, 1993) (Pinocchio)
Dizzy Gillespie (October 21, 1917January 6, 1993) (The Muppet Show)
Willoughy Gray (November 5, 1916February 13, 1993) (The Princess Bride)
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1954/1994 (of the Red Age)
New Releases
January 14 — Iron Will is released.
February 11 — Blank Check is released.
February 27 — Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue is released.
March 25 — D2: The Mighty Ducks is released.
March 30 — Thumbelina is released.
June 24 — The Lion King is released to universal acclaim amongst many critics and audiences and becomes a major box office success.
July 15 — Angels in the Outfield is released.
August 16 — The Vanishing Prairie is released.
November 11 — The Santa Clause is released.
November 18 — The Swan Princess is released.
December 23 — 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is released.
November 24 — The Pagemaster is released.
Events
Donald Duck's 60th anniversary is celebrated.
So Dear to My Heart celebrates its 45th anniversary.
"It's a Small World" at New York World's Fair celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Mary Poppins celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Sesame Street celebrated its 25th anniversary.
The Muppet Movie celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Disney Interactive is founded.
Michael Eisner becomes Disney president.
Home video releases
March 4 — The Fox and the Hound
July 26 — Thumbelina
September 30 — The Nightmare Before Christmas
October 28 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Mary Poppins, Dumbo, Alice in Wonderland, Robin Hood, The Sword in the Stone, Pete's Dragon, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Three Caballeros, and So Dear to My Heart were released as the first entries in the Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection.
Characters and cast
Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Young Simba), Matthew Broderick (Adult Simba), James Earl Jones (Mufasa), Jeremy Irons (Scar), Moira Kelly (Adult Nala), Niketa Calame (Young Nala), Ernie Sabella (Pumbaa), Nathan Lane (Timon), Rowan Atkinson (Zazu), Robert Guillaume (Rafiki), Madge Sinclair (Sarabi), Whoopi Goldberg (Shenzi), Cheech Marin (Banzai), Jim Cummings (Ed), Zoe Leader (Sarafina). Additional Voices: Frank Welker, Cathy Cavadini, Judi Durand, Daamen Krall, David McCharen, Mary Linda Phillips, Phil Proctor, David Randolph.
Jodi Benson (Thumbelina), Gino Conforti (Jacquimo), Gary Imhoff (Cornelius), Barbara Cook (Mother), Will Ryan (Hero, Reverend Rat), Gilbert Gottfried (Berkeley Beetle), June Foray (Queen Tabitha), Kenneth Mars (King Colbert), Joe Lynch (Grundel), Charo (Mrs. Toad), Carol Channing (Ms. Fieldmouse), John Hurt (Mr. Mole), Danny Mann (Mozo), Loren Michaels (Gringo), Michael Nunes (Li'l Bee), Tawny Sunshine Glover (Gnatty), Kendall Cunningham (Baby Bug), Pat Musick (Mrs. Rabbit), Neil Ross (Mr. Fox, Mr. Bear)
Notable deaths
Telly Savalas (January 21, 1922January 22, 1994) (The Muppet Movie)
Dub Taylor (February 26, 1907October 3, 1994) (The Rescuers)
Dinah Shore (February 29, 1916February 24, 1994) (Fun and Fancy Free, Make Mine Music)
Frank Wells (March 4, 1932April 3, 1994)
Henry Mancini (April 16, 1924June 14, 1994) (The Great Mouse Detective)
Sebastian Shaw (May 29, 1905December 23, 1994) (Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
Iris Adrian (May 29, 1912September 17, 1994) (That Darn Cat!)
Jessica Tandy (June 7, 1909September 11, 1994) (The Light in the Forest)
Pat Buttram (June 19, 1915January 8, 1994) (The Rescuers, Robin Hood, The Fox and the Hound, The AristoCats, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, A Goofy Movie)
Moroni Olsen (June 27, 1889November 22, 1954) (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Hal Smith (August 24, 1916January 28, 1994) (Mickey's Christmas Carol, Beauty and the Beast, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The Small One)
Rickie Sorensen (August 26, 1946August 24, 1994) (The Sword in the Stone, 101 Dalmatians)
Eileen Way (September 2, 1911June 16, 1994) (Kidnapped)
John Candy (October 31, 1950March 4, 1994) (The Rescuers Down Under)
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1955/1995 (of the Orange Age)
New Releases
February 17 — Heavyweights is released.
April 7 — A Goofy Movie is released to mixed to positive reviews but is a commercial success.
April 12 — The Pebble and the Penguin is released.
May 25 — Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier is released.
June 22 — Lady and the Tramp is released.
June 23 — Pocahontas is released to commercial success, but receives mixed reviews.
September 14 — The African Lion is released.
November 22 — Toy Story, Pixar's first feature film distributed by Disney, and also the first full-length computer animated film, opens to major box office and universal acclaim.
December 15 — Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave premieres.
December 22 — The Little Outlaw is released.
December 22 — Balto is released.
Events
Pinocchio celebrated its 55th anniversary.
The Three Caballeros celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Cinderella celebrates its 45th anniversary.
Lady and the Tramp celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Disneyland celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The Sound of Music celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The AristoCats celebrates its 25th anniversary.
The Rescuers Down Under celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Disneyland opens in Anaheim.
Michael Ovitz becomes Disney president.
Home video releases
March 3 — The Lion King
September 6 — A Goofy Movie
October 4 — Cinderella
Albums
March 28 — Classic Disney: 60 Years of Musical Magic Volume 1 (red)
September 12 — Classic Disney: 60 Years of Musical Magic Volume 2 (blue)
Characters and cast
Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Don Rickles (Mr. Potato Head), Jim Varney (Slinky Dog), Wallace Shawn (Rex), John Ratzenberger (Hamm), Annie Potts (Bo Peep), John Morris (Andy), Erik von Detten (Sid), Laurie Metcalf (Andy's Mom), R. Lee Ermey (Sarge), Sarah Freeman (Hannah), Penn Jillette (TV Announcer). Additional Voices: Jack Angel, Spencer Aste, Greg Berg, Lisa Bradley, Kendall Cunningham, Debi Derryberry, Cody Dorkin, Bill Farmer, Craig Good, Gregory Grudt, Danielle Judovits, Sam Lasseter, Brittany Levenbrown, Sherry Lynn, Scott McAfee, Mickie McGowan, Ryan O'Donohue, Jeff Pidgeon, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor, Jan Rabson, Joe Ranft, Andrew Stanton, Shane Sweet.
Irene Bedard (Pocahontas), Mel Gibson (John Smith), David Ogden Stiers (Governor Ratcliffe, Wiggins), John Kassir (Meeko), Russell Means (Powhatan), Christian Bale (Thomas), Linda Hunt (Grandmother Willow), Danny Mann (Percy), Billy Connolly (Ben), Joe Baker (Lon), Frank Welker (Flit), Michelle St. John (Nakoma), James Apaumut Fall (Kocoum), Gordon Tootoosis (Kekata).
Barbara Luddy (Lady), Larry Roberts (Tramp), Bill Thompson (Jock, Joe, Bulldog, Dachsie, Policeman, Jim's Friend), Bill Baucom (Trusty), Peggy Lee (Si, Am, Darling, Peg), Lee Millar (Jim Dear, Dogcatcher), Verna Felton (Aunt Sarah), George Givot (Tony), Dallas McKennon (Toughy, Pedro, Professor, Hyena), Stan Freberg (Beaver, Pet Store Owner), Alan Reed (Boris), Thurl Ravenscroft (Alligator, Dogs), Bill Lee, Max Smith, Bob Stevens (Dogs), Donald Novis (Singer ("Peace on Earth")). Additional Voices: Bob Bergen, David Cowgill, Debi Derryberry, Terri Douglas, Eddie Frierson, Daniel Kaz, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Laraine Newman, Paul Pape, Lynwood Robinson, Fred Tatasciore.
Notable deaths
Maxene Andrews (January 3, 1916October 21, 1995) (Melody Time, Make Mine Music)
Pat Welsh (February 11, 1915January 26, 1995) (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)
Eva Gabor (February 11, 1919July 4, 1995) (The Rescuers, The Rescuers Down Under, The AristoCats)
Tessie O'Shea (March 13, 1913April 21, 1995) (Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
Jeff York (March 23, 1912October 11, 1995) (Old Yeller, Savage Sam, The Great Locomotive Chase, Westward Ho the Wagons!)
Madge Sinclair (April 28, 1938December 20, 1995) (The Lion King)
Mary Wickes (June 13, 1910October 22, 1995) (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
Burl Ives (June 14, 1909April 14, 1995) (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)
Phil Harris (June 24, 1904August 11, 1995) (The Jungle Book, Robin Hood, The AristoCats)
Gloria Wood (September 8, 1923March 4, 1995) (A Symposium on Popular Songs)
Jack Wagner (October 17, 1925June 16, 1995) (Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland)
George J. Lewis (December 10, 1903December 8, 1995) (Davy Crockett, Zorro)
Jose Oliveira (December 30, 1914February 20, 1995) (The Three Caballeros, Saludos Amigos)
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1956/1996 (of the Yellow Age)
New Releases
February 16 — Muppet Treasure Island is released to positive reviews.
March 8 — Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco is released.
April 12 — James and the Giant Peach is released to positive reviews.
June 8 — The Great Locomotive Chase is released.
June 21 — The Hunchback of Notre Dame is released to positive reviews and commercial success.
July 18 — Davy Crockett and the River Pirates is released.
August 30 — First Kid is released.
October 4 — D3: The Mighty Ducks is released.
November 6 — Secret of Life is released.
November 15 — Space Jam is released to mixed reviews, but become a box office hit.
November 27 — 101 Dalmatians is released.
November 27 — Elmo Saves Christmas is released.
December 20 — Westward Ho the Wagons! is released.
Events
Dumbo celebrates its 55th anniversary.
Make Mine Music celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Song of the South celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 45th anniversary.
101 Dalmatians celebrated its 35th anniversary.
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Walt Disney World celebrated its 25th anniversary.
The Muppet Show celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Pixar celebrated its 10th anniversary with the home video release of Toy Story.
Beauty and the Beast celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Home video releases
February 28 — Pocahontas
March 27 — The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
April 24 — The AristoCats
August 6 — Make Mine Music: 50th Anniversary Edition
September 10 — Muppet Treasure Island
September 24 — Oliver & Company
October 15 — James and the Giant Peach
October 29 — Toy Story
Albums
July 2 — Classic Disney: 60 Years of Musical Magic Volume 3 (green)
Characters and cast
Tom Hulce (Quasimodo), Demi Moore (Esmeralda), Kevin Kline (Phoebus), Tony Jay (Frollo), Jason Alexander (Hugo), Charles Kimbrough (Victor), Mary Wickes (Laverne), Paul Kandel (Clopin), David Ogden Stiers (Archedeacon), Mary Kay Bergman (Quasimodo's Mother), Corey Burton (Brutish Guard), Jim Cummings (Guards, Gypsies), Bill Fagerbakke (Oafish Guard), Patrick Pinney (Guards, Gypsies), Gary Trousdale (The Old Heretic), Frank Welker (Baby Bird), Jane Withers (Laverne (additional dialogue)). Additional Voices: Jack Angel, Joan Barber, Scott Barnes, Bob Bergen, Mary Kay Bergman, Susan Blu, Maureen Brennan, Rodger Bumpass, Corey Burton, Victoria Clark, Philip L. Clarke, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Bill Farmer, Laurie Faso, Merwin Foard, Dana Hill, Judy Kaye, Eddie Korbich, Alix Korey, Michael Lindsay, Sherry Lynn, Mona Marshall, Howard McGillin, Mickie McGowan, Anna McNeely, Bruce Moore, Denise Pickering, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor, Jan Rabson, Peter Samuel, Kath Soucie, Gordon Stanley, Mary Stout, Marcelo Tubert.
Tim Curry (Long John Silver), Kevin Bishop (Jim Hawkins), Billy Connolly (Billy Bones), Jennifer Saunders (Mrs. Bluveridge), Dave Goelz (The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Waldorf), Steve Whitmire (Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Beaker), Jerry Nelson (Statler, Blind Pew, Mad Monty, Butler), Kevin Clash (Bad Polly, Black Dog, Spa'am), Bill Barretta (Clueless Morgan), John Henson (Sweetums), Frank Oz (Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Sam Eagle), Danny Blackner (Short Stack Stevens), Peter Geeves (Black Eyed Pea), Harry Jones (Easy Pete), David Nicholls (Captain Flint), Frederick Warder (Calico Jerry). Additional Voices: Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Susan Blu, Rodger Bumpass, Philip L. Clarke, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Bill Farmer, Sherry Lynn, Mona Marshall, Mickie McGowan, Denise Pickering, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor, Jan Rabson, Marcelo Tubert.
Charles Durning (Santa Claus), Harvey Fierstein (Easter Bunny), Caroll Spinney (Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch), Carlo Alban (Carlo), Maya Angelou (Narrator), Alison Bartlett (Gina Jefferson), Fran Brill (Zoe), Kevin Clash (Elmo, Natasha, Benny Rabbit), Emilio Delgado (Luis), Sonia Manzano (Maria), Joey Mazzarino (Lightning), Bob McGrath (Bob), Jerry Nelson (Count von Count, Mr. Johnson), News Flash Announcer), Roscoe Orman (Gordon), Carmen Osbahr (Rosita), Frank Oz (Cookie Monster, Grover), Martin P. Robinson (Mr. Snuffleupagus, Telly Monster), David Rudman (Baby Bear, Humphrey), David Smyrl (Mr. Handford), Steve Whitmire (Kermit the Frog)
Notable deaths
A.A. Milne (January 18, 1882January 31, 1956)
George Burns (January 20, 1896March 9, 1996) (The Muppet Show, The Sunshine Boys, Oh, God!)
Vito Scotti (January 26, 1918June 5, 1996) (The AristoCats)
Paula Winslowe (March 23, 1910March 7, 1996) (Bambi)
Christian Rub (April 13, 1886April 14, 1956) (Pinocchio)
Dana Hill (May 6, 1964July 15, 1996) (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Goof Troop)
John Abbott (June 5, 1905May 24, 1996) (The Jungle Book)
Mary Field (June 10, 1909June 12, 1996) (Song of the South)
Luana Patten (July 6, 1938May 1, 1996) (Fun and Fancy Free, Melody Time, Song of the South)
P.L. Travers (August 9, 1899April 23, 1996) (Mary Poppins)
Gene Kelly (August 23, 1912February 2, 1996) (The Muppet Show, Singin' in the Rain)
Juliet Prowse (September 25, 1936September 14, 1996) (The Muppet Show)
Greer Garson (September 29, 1904April 6, 1996) (The Little Drummer Boy)
Ethel Smith (November 22, 1910May 10, 1996) (Melody Time)
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1957/1997 (of the Lime Age)
New Releases
March 7 — Jungle 2 Jungle is released.
March 26 — Cats Don't Dance is released.
June 19 — Johnny Tremain is released.
June 27 — Hercules is released to positive reviews and commercial success.
July 16 — George of the Jungle is released.
August 1 — Air Bud is released.
August 28 — Perri is released.
November 14 — The Little Mermaid is re-released.
November 21 — Anastasia is released to positive reviews and commercial success.
November 26 — Flubber is released.
December 19 — Titanic is released to highly positive reviews and was a major financial success, to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the sinking; and grossed $1-2 billion.
December 25 — Old Yeller is released.
Events
Huey, Dewey, and Louie celebrated their 60th anniversary.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 60th anniversary.
Bambi celebrates its 55th anniversary.
Scrooge McDuck celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Fun & Fancy Free celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Old Yeller celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The Jungle Book celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Pete's Dragon celebrated its 20th anniversary.
EPCOT Center celebrated its 15th anniversary.
DuckTales celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Aladdin celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Home video releases
February 4 — Bambi: 55th Anniversary Edition (THX certified)
March 4 — The Hunchback of Notre Dame
March 11 — Space Jam
July 15 — Fun & Fancy Free: 50th Anniversary Edition (THX certified)
August 5 — Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin
August 26 — Mary Poppins (THX certified)
September 16 — Sleeping Beauty (THX certified)
October 7 — Old Yeller: 40th Anniversary Edition (THX certified)
October 14 — The Jungle Book: 30th Anniversary Edition (THX certified), Alice in Wonderland (THX certified)
October 21 — The Toys Who Saved Christmas
November 11 — Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Documentaries
February 4 — Bambi: The Magic Behind the Masterpiece
July 15 — The Story Behind Fun & Fancy Free
August 26 — Mary Poppins: Practically Perfect in Every Way
September 16 — Once Upon a Dream: The Making of Sleeping Beauty
October 7 — Best Doggone Dog in The West: The Making of Old Yeller
October 14 — The Jungle Book: The Making of a Musical Masterpiece
Albums
July 15 — Classic Disney: 60 Years of Musical Magic Volume 4 (purple)
November 4 — Sesame Street: Christmas Songs premieres.
Characters and cast
Tate Donovan (Hercules), Josh Keaton (Young Hercules), Susan Egan (Megara), Danny DeVito (Philocetes), James Woods (Hades), Bobcat Goldthwait (Pain), Matt Frewer (Panic), Rip Torn (Zeus), Samantha Eggar (Hera), Barbara Barrie (Alcmene), Hal Holbrook (Amphitryon), Paul Shaffer (Hermes), Amanda Plummer (Clotho), Carole Shelley (Lachesis), Paddi Edwards (Atropos), Charlton Heston (Narrator), Patrick Pinney (Cyclops), Lillias White (Calliope the Muse of Epics and the Lead Muse), Vaneese Y. Thomas (Clio the Muse of History (Muse with ponytail)), Cheryl Freeman (Melpomene the Muse of Tragedy (long-haired Muse)), LaChanze (Terpsichore the Muse of Dance (frizzy-haired Muse)), Roz Ryan (Thalia the Muse of Comedy (short Muse)), Corey Burton (Titans, Burnt Man, End-of-the World Man, Tour Bus Guide), Jim Cummings (Nessus the River Centaur, Tall Thebian, Elderly Thebian), Keith David (Apollo the Sun God), Mary Kay Bergman (Earthquake Lady, Nymphs, Teenage Girls), Kathleen Freeman (Heavyset Woman), Bug Hall (Child Panic), Kellen Hathaway (Child Pain), Wayne Knight (Demetrius the Pot Maker), Aaron Michael Metchik (Ithicles). Additional Voices: Tawatha Agee, Jack Angel, Shelton Becton, Bob Bergen, Rodger Bumpass, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Bill Farmer, Milt Grayson, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Denise Pickering, Phil Proctor, Jan Rabson, Riley Steiner, Fronzi Thornton, Erik von Detten, Ken Williams.
Meg Ryan (Anastasia/Anya), John Cusack (Dimitri), Kelsey Grammer (Vladimir), Christopher Lloyd (Rasputin), Hank Azaria (Bartok), Bernadette Peters (Sophie), Kristen Dunst (Young Anastasia), Angela Lansbury (The Dowager Empress Marie), Rick Jones (Czar Nicholas, Servant, Revolutionary Soldier, Ticket Agent), Andrea Martin (Phlegmenkoff, Old Woman), Glenn Walker Harris Jr. (Young Dimitri), Debra Mooney (Actress), Arthur Malet (Traveling Man, Jaor Domo), Charity James (Anastasia Impostor), Liz Callaway (Anastasia (singing voice)), Lacey Chabert (Young Anastasia (singing voice)), Jim Cummings (Rasputin (singing voice))), Jonathan Dokuchitz (Dimitri (singing voice))
Paige O'Hara (Belle), Robby Benson (Beast), Jerry Orbach (Lumiere), David Ogden Stiers (Cogsworth), Bernadette Peters (Angelique), Tim Curry (Forte), Angela Lansbury (Mrs. Potts), Haley Joel Osment (Chip), Paul Reubens (Fife), Frank Welker (Phillippe, Sultan), Jeff Bennett (Axe, Poke), Jim Cummings (Various), Kath Soucie (Enchantress). Additional Voice Artists: Bob Bergen, Rodger Bumpass, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Bill Farmer, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Phil Proctor.
Kevin Clash (Elmo, Natasha), Caroll Spinney (Big Bird), Steve Whitmire (Ernie), Frank Oz (Bert, Grover, Cookie Monster), Fran Brill (Zoe, Prairie Dawn, Little Bird), Martin P. Robinson (Mr. Snuffleupagus), Jerry Nelson (Count von Count), Carmen Osbahr (Rosita), David Rudman (Humphrey).
Leonardo DiCaprio (Jack Dawson), Kate Winslet (Rose DeWitt Bukater), Billy Zane (Caledon 'Cal' Hockley), Kathy Bates (Molly Brown), Frances Fisher (Ruth Dewitt Bukater), Gloria Stuart (Old Rose), Bill Paxton (Brock Lovett), Bernard Hill (Captain Edward James Smith), David Warner (Spicer Lovejoy), Victor Garber (Thomas Andrews), Jonathan Hyde (Bruce Ismay), Suzy Amis (Lizzy Calvert).
Notable deaths
Rosalie Crutchley (January 4, 1920July 28, 1997) (The Sword and the Rose, Greyfriars Bobby)
Joan Rice (February 3, 1930January 1, 1997) (The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men)
Samuel W. Taylor (February 5, 1907September 27, 1997) (The Absent-Minded Professor)
Lillian Disney (February 15, 1899December 16, 1997)
Don Knight (February 16, 1933August 18, 1997) (The Apple Dumpling Gang, Treasure of Matecumbe)
Adriana Caselotti (May 16, 1916January 19, 1997) (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Erik Rolf (June 1, 1911May 28, 1957) (Song of the South)
Don Messick (September 7, 1926October 24, 1997) (Scooby-Doo, Charlotte's Web, The Last Unicorn)
William Hickey (September 19, 1927June 29, 1997) (The Nightmare Before Christmas, MouseHunt)
Stubby Kaye (November 11, 1918December 14, 1997) (Who Framed Roger Rabbit)
Brian Keith (November 14, 1921June 24, 1997) (Ten Who Dared, The Parent Trap, Moon Pilot, Savage Sam, A Tiger Walks, Those Calloways, Scandalous John)
Burgess Meredith (November 16, 1907September 9, 1997) (Camp Nowhere)
John Denver (December 31, 1943October 12, 1997) (John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together)
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1958/1998 (of the Aqua Age)
New Releases
May 23 — Kiki's Delivery Service is released.
May 26 — Quest for Camelot is released.
June 19 — Mulan is released to mostly positive reviews and commercial success.
July 8 — The Light in the Forest is released.
July 29 — The Parent Trap is released.
August 12 — White Wilderness is released.
August 14 — Air Bud: Golden Receiver is released.
October 2 — Antz is released.
November 25 — A Bug's Life is released to very positive reviews and becomes a box office success.
November 25 — The Rugrats Movie is released.
December 18 — The Prince of Egypt is released.
December 25 — Tonka is released.
December 25 — Mighty Joe Young is released.
Events
Mickey Mouse celebrates its 70th anniversary in the premiere of The Spirit of Mickey.
Melody Time celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Peter Pan celebrated its 45th anniversary.
The Sword in the Stone celebrates its 35th anniversary.
Robin Hood celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Oliver & Company celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Home video releases
February 3 — Hercules
March 3 — Peter Pan: 45th Anniversary Edition (THX certified)
March 31 — The Little Mermaid (THX certified)
April 28 — Anastasia
June 2 — Melody Time: 50th Anniversary Edition (THX certified)
July 14 — The Spirit of Mickey
August 4 — The Black Cauldron
September 15 — Lady and the Tramp (THX certified)
September 22 — Kiki's Delivery Service
Documentaries
March 3 — You Can Fly!: The Making of Peter Pan
Albums
September 22 — Classic Disney: 60 Years of Musical Magic Volume 5 (orange)
Characters and cast
Ming-Na (Mulan), B.D. Wong (Shang), Eddie Murphy (Mushu), Miguel Ferrer (Shan-Yu), Soon-Tek Oh (Fa Zhou), Gedde Watanabe (Ling), Harvey Fierstein (Yao), Jerry Tondo (Chien-Po), Pat Morita (The Emperor), James Hong (Chi-Fu), Freda Foh Shen (Fa Li), June Foray (Grandmother Fa), George Takei (First Ancestor), James Shigeta (General Li), Miriam Margolyes (Matchmaker), Frank Welker (Khan). Additional Voices: Tom Amundsen, Arminae Austen, Mary Kay Bergman, Susan Boyd, Julianne Buescher, Steve Bulen, Corey Burton, Mitch Carter, Robert Clotworthy, David Cowgill, Sally Dworsky, Beth Fowler, Don Fullilove, Elisa Gabrielli, Jack Gilpin, Sandie Hall, Richard Horvitz, Linda Kerns, Matthew Labyorteaux, Conan Lee, Dana Lee, Edie Lehmann-Boddicker, Luisa Leschin, Christina Ma, Susan McBride, Huanani Minn, Edie Mirman, Mark Moseley, Patrick Pinney, Peter Renaday, Maurita Thornburg-Phillips, John Walcutt, Frank Welker, Claudette Wells.
Dave Foley (Flik), Kevin Spacey (Hopper), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Atta), Hayden Panettiere (Dot), Phyllis Diller (Queen), Richard Kind (Molt), David Hyde Pierce (Slim), Joe Ranft (Heimlich), Denis Leary (Francis), Jonathan Harris (Manny), Madeline Kahn (Gypsy), Bonnie Hunt (Rosie), Michael McShane (Tuck, Roll), John Ratzenberger (P.T. Flea), Brad Garrett (Dim), Roddy McDowall (Mr. Soil), Edie McClurg (Dr. Flora), Alex Rocco (Thorny), David Ossman (Cornelius). Additional Voices: Carlos Alazraqui, Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Kimberly Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Anthony Burch, Jennifer Darling, Rachel Davey, Debi Derryberry, Paul Eiding, Jessica Evans, Bill Farmer, Sam Gifaldi, Brad Hall, Jess Harnell, Brendon Hickey, Kate Hodges, Denise Johnson, David Lander, John Lasseter, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Courtland Mead, Christina Milian, Kelsey Mulrooney, Ryan O'Donohue, Jeff Pidgeon, Phil Proctor, Jan Rabson, Joe Ranft, Jordy Ranft, Brian Rosen, Rebecca Schneider, Francesca Smith, Andrew Stanton, Hannah Swanson, Russi Taylor, Travis Tedford, Ashley Tisdale, Lee Unkrich, Jordan Warkol.
Notable deaths
Ruth Clifford (February 17, 1900November 30, 1998) (Daisy Duck)
Eda Reiss Merin (July 31, 1913March 31, 1998) (The Black Cauldron)
Mae Questel (September 13, 1908January 4, 1998) (Who Framed Roger Rabbit)
Roddy McDowall (September 17, 1928October 3, 1998) (A Bug's Life, Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
Phil Hartman (September 24, 1948May 28, 1998) (Kiki's Delivery Service, The Brave Little Toaster)
Roy Rogers (November 5, 1911July 6, 1998) (Melody Time)
Jeanette Nolan (December 30, 1911June 5, 1998) (The Rescuers, The Fox and the Hound)
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1959/1999 (of the Blue Age)
New Releases
January 29 — Sleeping Beauty is released.
March 19 — The Shaggy Dog is released.
March 26 — Doug's 1st Movie is released.
March 19 — The King and I is released.
May 19 — Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is released to mixed reviews.
June 18 — Tarzan is released to widespread positive reviews and is the last entry of the Disney Renaissance.
June 26 — Darby O'Gill and the Little People is released.
July 14 — Muppets from Space is released.
July 23 — Inspector Gadget is released.
August 6 — The Iron Giant is released.
October 1 — The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland is released.
November 10 — Third Man on the Mountain is released.
November 24 — Toy Story 2 becomes a box office hit and receives extremely positive reviews.
December 17 — Fantasia 2000 premieres and receives positive reviews.
Events
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Sleeping Beauty celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Sesame Street celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The Muppet Movie celebrated its 20th anniversary.
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The Little Mermaid celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Home video releases
January 5 — The Rescuers
February 2 — Mulan
March 9 — 101 Dalmatians
April 20 — A Bug's Life
May 25 — The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad: 50th Anniversary Edition
July 6 — The King and I
July 13 — Alice in Wonderland and Robin Hood are released as the final entries in the Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection.
October 26 — Muppets from Space, Pinocchio: 60th Anniversary Edition
December 21 — The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Characters and cast
Mary Costa (Aurora), Bill Shirley (Phillip), Eleanor Audley (Maleficent), Verna Felton (Flora), Barbara Luddy (Merryweather), Barbara Jo Allen (Fauna), Taylor Holmes (Stefan), Bill Thompson (Hubert), Marvin Miller (Narrator), Dallas McKennon (Owl, Diablo, Samson), Candy Candido, Pinto Colvig, Bob Amsbery (Goons). Additional Voices: Charlie Adler, Jack Angel, Susan Boyd, Steve Bulen, Hamilton Camp, Nancy Cartwright, Philip L. Clarke, John Cygan, Jennifer Darling, Allan Davies, Donny Gerrard, Ed Gilbert, Linda Harmon, Phillip Ingram, Luana Jackman, Anne Lockhart, Sherry Lynn, Melissa MacKay, Mickie McGowan, Gene Merlino, Lewis Morford, Bobbi Page, Patrick Pinney, Sally Stevens, Bob Tebow, Jackie Ward.
Tony Goldwyn (Tarzan), Minnie Driver (Jane), Rosie O'Donnell (Terk), Wayne Knight (Tantor), Brian Blessed (Clayton), Nigel Hawthorne (Professor Porter), Glenn Close (Kala), Lance Henriksen (Kerchak), Alex D. Linz (Young Tarzan). Additional Voices: Beth Anderson, Jack Angel, Joseph Ashton, Bob Bergen, Billy Warren Bodine, Hillary Brooks, Rodger Bumpass, Lily Collins, Kat Cressida, Jim Cummings, Aria Noelle Curzon, Jennifer Darling, Taylor Dempsey, Debi Derryberry, Patti Deutsch, Paul Eiding, Blake Ewing, Francesca Falcone, Michael Geiger, Scott Gershwin, Sam Gifaldi, Amy Gleason, Jackie Gonneau, Debbie Hall, Jonnie Hall, Sandie Hall, Tina Halvorson, Linda Harmon, Karen Harper, Micah Hauptman, Jennifer L. Hughes, Grady Hutt, Luana Jackman, Adam Karpel, Theo Lebow, James Lively, Brandon Lucas, Richard Lucchese, Sherry Lynn, Melissa MacKay, Danny Mann, Ilana Marks, Jason Marsden, Mickie McGowan, Donna Medine, Nils Montan, Bobbi Page, Brandon Pollard, Phil Proctor, Michael Reagan, Scott Record, Ian Redford, Jessica Rotter, Chris Sanders, Stephanie Sawyer, Laurie Schillinger, Brianne Siddall, Frank Simms, Susan Stevens-Logan, Shane Sweet, Tiffany Takara Greer, Dominic Thiroux, Jamie Torcellini, Erik von Detten, Joe Whyte, Danielle Wiener.
Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Kelsey Grammer (Stinky Pete), Don Rickles (Mr. Potato Head), Jim Varney (Slinky Dog), Wallace Shawn (Rex), John Ratzenberger (Hamm), Annie Potts (Bo Peep), Wayne Knight (Al), John Morris (Andy), Laurie Metcalf (Andy's Mom), Estelle Harris (Mrs. Potato Head), R. Lee Ermey (Sarge), Jodi Benson (Tour Guide Barbie, Barbie on Packpack), Joe Ranft (Wheezy), Andrew Stanton (Emperor Zurg), Jonathan Harris (Geri the Cleaner), Jeff Pidgeon (Aliens). Additional Voices: Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Mary Kay Bergman, Sheryl Bernstein, Rodger Bumpass, Corey Burton, Rachel Davey, Debi Derryberry, Jessica Evans, Bill Farmer, Pat Fraley, Jess Harnell, John Lasseter, Nicolette Little, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Andi Peters, Jeff Pidgeon, Phil Proctor, Jan Rabson, Carly Schroeder, Madlylin Sweeten, Hannah Unkrich, Lee Unkrich.
Dave Goelz (Gonzo, Bunsen Honeydew, Waldorf, the Birdman), Steve Whitmire (Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Beaker, Cosmic Fish #1), Bill Barretta (Pepé the Prawn, Bobo as Rentro, Bubba the Rat, Johnny Fiama, Cosmic Fish #2), Jerry Nelson (Robin, Statler, Ubergonzo), Brian Henson (Dr. Phil Van Neuter, Sal Minella), Kevin Clash (Clifford), Frank Oz (Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam the Eagle), Jeffrey Tambor (K. Edgar Singer), F. Murray Abraham (Noah), Rob Schneider (TV Producer), Josh Charles (Agent Barker), Ray Liotta (Gate Guard), David Arquette (Dr. Tucker), Andie MacDowell (Shelley Snipes), Kathy Griffin (Female Armed Guard), Pat Hingle (General Luft), Hulk Hogan (Man in Black), Veronica Alicino (TV Stage Manager), David Lenthall (Mikey the Cameraman), Richard Fullerton (Gate Guard), Mark Joy (Gate Guard), Carl Espy (TV Associate Producer), Deron Barnett (Child), Chrissy Mullins (Little Girl), Elaine Nalee (Mashed Potato Lady). Additional Voices: Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Sheryl Bernstein, Rodger Bumpass, Robert Clotworthy, Kat Cressida, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Patti Deutsch, Paul Eiding, Bill Farmer, Pat Fraley, Jackie Gonneau, Jess Harnell, Nicolette Little, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Jason Marsden, Mona Marshall, Mickie McGowan, Phil Proctor, Jan Rabson, Shane Sweet, Erik von Detten.
Kevin Clash (Elmo, Pestie, Grouch Jailer, Grouch Cab Driver), Mandy Patinkin (Huxley), Vanessa Williams (Queen of Trash), Sonia Manzano (Maria), Roscoe Orman (Gordon), Fran Brill (Zoe, Pestie, Prairie Dawn), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Grizzy, Pestie), Dave Goelz (Humongous Chicken), Joey Mazzarino (Bug), Jerry Nelson (Count, Mr. Johnson, Pestie, Grouch Mayor, Grouch Cop), Carmen Osbahr (Rosita), Martin P. Robinson (Telly Monster, Pestie, Laundromad Guy), David Rudman (Baby Bear, Caterpillar, Collander Stenchman, Ice Cream Customer, Pestie, Alarm Clock Bird), Caroll Spinney (Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch), Steve Whitmire (Ernie, Stuckweed, Football Stenchman, Ice Cream Vendor, Parrot), Alison Bartlett (Gina), Frank Oz (Bert, Grover, Cookie Monster), Ruth Buzzi (Ruthie), Emilio Delgado (Luis), Loretta Long (Susan), Bob McGrath (Bob)
Notable deaths
Margaret Wright (January 11, 1917August 20, 1999) (Dumbo)
Max Smith (January 23, 1913July 23, 1999) (Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, 101 Dalmatians, Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland)
Bill Owen (March 14, 1914July 12, 1999) (The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men)
Señor Wences (April 17, 1896April 20, 1999) (The Muppet Show)
Betty Lou Gerson (April 20, 1914January 12, 1999) (Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians)
Taylor Holmes (May 16, 1878September 30, 1959) (Sleeping Beauty)
Mary Kay Bergman (June 5, 1961November 11, 1999) (Toy Story 2, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan)
Terry Gilkyson (June 17, 1916October 15, 1999) (The Jungle Book, The AristoCats, Swiss Family Robinson, Savage Sam, The Three Lives of Thomasina, The Moon-Spinners)
Ed Gilbert (June 29, 1931May 8, 1999) (The Rescuers Down Under)
Madeline Kahn (September 29, 1942December 3, 1999) (A Bug's Life, The Muppet Movie)
George C. Scott (October 18, 1927September 22, 1999) (The Rescuers Down Under)
Douglas Seale (October 28, 1913June 13, 1999) (Aladdin, The Rescuers Down Under)
Paddi Edwards (December 9, 1931October 18, 1999) (The Little Mermaid, Hercules)
Eric Blore (December 23, 1887March 2, 1959) (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad)
Candy Candido (December 25, 1913May 19, 1999) (Peter Pan, The Rescuers, Sleeping Beauty, Robin Hood, The Great Mouse Detective)
Rex Allen (December 31, 1920December 17, 1999) (Charlotte's Web)
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1960/2000
New Releases
January 21 — Toby Tyler is released.
February 11 — The Tigger Movie is released to positive reception and becomes a box office success.
February 24 — Kidnapped is released.
March 31 — The Road to El Dorado is released.
May 19 — Pollyanna is released.
May 19 — Dinosaur is released to mixed to positive reviews but becomes a box office success.
June 11 — The Sign of Zorro is released.
June 21 — Chicken Run is released.
July 7 — The Kid is released.
September 29 — Remember the Titans is released.
November 1 — Ten Who Dared is released.
November 17 — Rugrats in Paris: The Movie is released.
November 22 — 102 Dalmatians is released.
December 15 — The Emperor's New Groove is released to largely positive reviews but moderate box office success.
December 21 — Swiss Family Robinson is released.
Events
Pinocchio celebrated its 60th anniversary.
Fantasia celebrates its 60th anniversary.
The Three Caballeros celebrated its 55th anniversary.
Cinderella celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Disneyland celebrated its 45th anniversary.
The AristoCats celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Pinocchio celebrated its 20th anniversary.
The Black Cauldron celebrates its 15th anniversary.
The Rescuers Down Under celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Pocahontas celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Toy Story celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Bob Iger becomes Disney president.
Home video releases
January 10 — Toy Story
January 31 — Mulan
February 1 — Tarzan
March 7 — Pinocchio
April 4 — The AristoCats
May 2 — The Fox and the Hound, The Three Caballeros, Saludos Amigos
June 6 — Make Mine Music, Melody Time, Pocahontas
June 20 — Fun & Fancy Free
July 4 — Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, Robin Hood
August 1 — The Rescuers Down Under, Hercules, A Bug's Life
October 3 — The Black Cauldron, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
October 17 — Toy Story 2
November 14 — Fantasia 2000, Fantasia: 60th Anniversary Edition
Characters and cast
David Spade (Kuzco), John Goodman (Pacha), Eartha Kitt (Yzma), Patrick Warburton (Kronk), Wendie Malick (Chicha), Eli Russell Linnetz (Tipo), Kellyann Kelso (Chaca). Additional Voices: Stephen J. Anderson, Bob Bergen, Rodger Bumpass, Robert Clotworthy, Jennifer Darling, Patti Deutsch, John Fiedler, Miriam Flynn, Geri Lee Gorowski, Jess Harnell, Tom Jones, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Mickie McGowan, D.F. Reynolds, Andre Stojka, Steve Susskind, Joe Whyte
D.B. Sweeney (Aladar), Alfre Woodard (Pilo), Ossie Davis (Yar), Max Casella (Zini), Hayden Panettiere (Suri), Samuel E. Wright (Kron), Julianna Margulies (Neera), Joan Plowright (Baylene), Della Reese (Eema), Peter Siragusa (Bruton). Additional Voices: Matt Adler, Sandina Bailolape, Edie Lehmann Boddicker, Zachary Bostrom, Cathy Cavadini, Holly Dorff, Greg Finley, Jeff Fischer, Barbara Iley, David Allen Kramer, Susan Stevens Logan, David McCharen, Tracy Metro, Daran Norris, Bobbi Page, Noreen Reardon, Chelsea Russo, Evan Sabara, Aaron Spann, Melanie Spore, Andrea Taylor, John Walcutt, Camille Winbush, Billy West.
Notable deaths
Victor Borge (January 3, 1909 — December 23, 2000) (The Muppet Show)
Jean-Pierre Rampal (January 7, 1922 — May 20, 2000) (The Muppet Show)
Walter Catlett (February 4, 1889 — November 14, 1960) (Pinocchio)
Edward Brophy (February 27, 1895 — May 27, 1960) (Dumbo)
Nick Stewart (March 15, 1910 — December 18, 2000) (Song of the South)
Eric Christmas (March 19, 1916 — July 22, 2000) (MouseHunt)
Alec Guinness (April 2, 1914 — August 5, 2000) (Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
John Gielgud (April 14, 1904 — May 21, 2000) (Quest for Camelot)
Doug Henning (May 3, 1947 — February 7, 2000) (The Muppet Show)
David Tomlinson (May 7, 1917 — June 24, 2000) (Mary Poppins, Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
Rex Everhart (June 13, 1920 — March 13, 2000) (Beauty and the Beast)
Jim Varney (June 15, 1949 — February 10, 2000) (Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Atlantis: The Lost Empire)
Adele Malis-Morey (August 23, 1927 — March 16, 2000) (The Black Cauldron)
Lucille Dinning (September 22, 1922 — April 28, 2000) (Fun & Fancy Free, Melody Time)
Billy Barty (October 24, 1924 — December 23, 2000) (The Rescuers Down Under)
Richard Mulligan (November 13, 1932 — September 26, 2000) (Oliver & Company)
Ofra Haza (November 19, 1957 — February 23, 2000) (The Prince of Egypt)
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1961/2001
New Releases
January 25 — 101 Dalmatians is released.
February 16 — Recess: School's Out is released to positive reviews and becomes a box office success.
March 16 — The Absent-Minded Professor is released.
May 11 — The Trumpet of the Swan is released.
May 16 — Shrek is released to highly positive reviews and commercial success.
June 15 — Atlantis: The Lost Empire is released to mixed reviews and moderate commercial success.
June 21 — The Parent Trap is released.
July 4 — Cats & Dogs is released.
July 12 — Nikki, Wild Dog of the North is released.
July 17 — Greyfriars Bobby is released.
August 3 — The Princess Diaries is released.
August 10 — Osmosis Jones is released.
October 5 — Max Keeble's Big Move is released.
November 2 — Monsters, Inc. is released as a box office hit and receives extremely positive reviews.
December 14 — Babes in Toyland is released.
December 21 — Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius is released.
Events
Walt Disney celebrated its 100th centennial.
Dumbo celebrated its 60th anniversary.
Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 50th anniversary.
101 Dalmatians celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Walt Disney World celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The Muppet Show celebrates its 25th anniversary.
The Great Muppet Caper celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Pixar celebrates its 15th anniversary with the release of Monsters, Inc.
Warner Bros. Studio Store celebrates its 10th anniversary as it went out of business.
Beauty and the Beast celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Disney's California Adventure opens in Anaheim.
Tokyo DisneySea opens in Tokyo Disney Resort.
The Walt Disney Platinum Edition video series is kicked off.
Home video releases
January 16 — Pete's Dragon
January 30 — Dinosaur
March 20 — The Sword in the Stone, Bedknobs and Broomsticks: 30th Anniversary Edition
May 1 — The Emperor's New Groove
October 9 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Platinum Edition
October 23 — Dumbo: 60th Anniversary Edition
November 2 — Shrek
Characters and cast
Michael J. Fox (Milo James Thatch), Corey Burton (Gaetan 'The Mole' Moliere), Claudia Christian (Helga Katrina Sinclair), James Garner (Commander Lyle Tiberius Rourke), John Mahoney (Preston B. Whitmire), Phil Morris (Dr. Joshua Strongbear Sweet), Leonard Nimoy (King Kashekim Nedakh), Don Novello (Vincenzo 'Vinny' Santorini), Jacqueline Obradors (Audrey Rocio Ramirez), Cree Summer (Princess Kida), Jim Varney (Cookie), David Ogden Stiers (Fenton Q. Harcourt). Additional Voices: Jim Cummings, Patrick Pinney, Steve Barr. Loop Group: Mickie McGowan, Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Rodger Bumpass, Jennifer Darling, Paul Eiding, Luck Hari, Sherry Lynn, Phil Proctor, Bill Striglos.
Rod Taylor (Pongo), Cate Bauer (Perdita), Ben Wright (Roger), Lisa Davis (Anita), Betty Lou Gerson (Cruella De Vil, Miss Birdwell), Martha Wentworth (Nanny, Queenie, Lucy), J. Pat O'Malley (Colonel, Jasper, Mechanic), Fredrick Worlock (Horace, Inspector Craven), Tudor Owen (Towser, Truck Driver), Tom Conway (Quizmaster, Collie), George Pelling (Danny), Thurl Ravenscroft (Captain), David Frankham (Sgt. Tibbs, Skye Terrier), Ramsay Hill (TV Announcer, Labrador), Queenie Leonard (Princess), Marjorie Bennett (Duchess), Barbara Beaird (Rolly), Micky Maga (Patch), Sandra Abbott (Penny), Mimi Gibson (Lucky), Barbara Luddy (Rover), Paul Frees (Dirty Dawson, "Thunderbolt" Announcer), Lucille Bliss (Television Commercial Singer), Bill Lee (Roger Radcliff (singing voice)). Additional Voices: Ian Abercrombie, Jack Angel, Don Barclay, Kathryn Beaumont, Vanna Bonta, Philip L. Clarke, Lisa Daniels, Kenneth Danziger, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Bill Farmer, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Dallas McKennon, Larry Moss, Clarence Nash, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor, Clive Revill, Max Smith, Rickie Sorensen, Helene Stanley, Bob Stevens, Mary Wickes.
John Goodman (James P. Sullivan), Billy Crystal (Mike Wazowski), Mary Gibbs (Boo), Steve Buscemi (Randall Boggs), James Coburn (Henry J. Waternoose), Jennifer Tilly (Celia Mae), Bob Peterson (Roz), John Ratzenberger (Yeti), Frank Oz (Fungus), Daniel Gerson (Needleman, Smitty), Steve Susskind (Jerry), Bonnie Hunt (Ms. Flint), Jeff Pidgeon (Bile), Sam Black (George Sanderson). Additional Voices: Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Rodger Bumpass, Gino Conforti, Jennifer Darling, Patti Deutsch, Pete Docter, Bobby Edner, Ashley Edner, Paul Eiding, Katie Evans, Bill Farmer, Keegan Farrell, Pat Fraley, Teresa Ganzel, Taylor Gifaldi, Marc John Jefferies, Joe Lala, Noah Luke, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Mona Marshall, Mickie McGowan, Laraine Newman, Kay Panabaker, Bret Parker, Phil Proctor, Josh Qualtieri, Guido Quaroni, Jan Rabson, Lisa Raggio, Joe Ranft, Sophia Ranft, Katherine Ringgold, Bob Scott, David Silverman, Jim Thornton, Lee Unkrich.
Jeff Goldblum (Professor Charles Brody), Elizabeth Perkins (Mrs. Carolyn Brody), Alexander Pollock (Scott Brody), Miriam Margolyes (Sophie), Tobey Maguire (Lou the Beagle), Alec Baldwin (Butch), Sean Hayes (Mr. Tinkles), Susan Sarandon (Ivy), Joe Pantoliano (Peek), Michael Clarke Duncan (Sam), Jon Lovitz (Calico), Victor Wilson (Doberman Drill Sergeant), Salome Jens (Collie at HQ), Charlton Heston (The Mastiff), Glenn Ficarra (Russian Blue), Danny Mann, Billy West (Ninja Cats (Devon Rex)), Paul Pape (Wolf Blitzer, CNN)
Notable deaths
Kathleen Freeman (February 17, 1919 — August 23, 2001) (Hercules, FernGully: The Last Rainforest)
Jimmy Logan (April 4, 1928 — April 13, 2001) (Mary Poppins)
Nigel Hawthorne (April 5, 1929 — December 26, 2001) (The Black Cauldron, Tarzan)
Dorothy McGuire (June 14, 1916 — September 14, 2001) (Swiss Family Robinson)
Joe Lynch (July 16, 1925 — August 1, 2001) (Thumbelina)
John Sutherland (September 11, 1910 — February 17, 2001) (Bambi)
Dale Evans (October 31, 1912 — February 7, 2001) (The Muppet Show)
Brother Theodore (November 11, 1906 — April 5, 2001) (The Last Unicorn)
Joe Baker (December 14, 1928 — May 16, 2001) (Pocahontas)
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1962/2002
New Releases
January 18 — Snow Dogs is released.
February 15 — Return to Never Land is released.
March 15 — Ice Age is released.
March 29 — The Rookie is released.
April 5 — Moon Pilot is released.
May 16 — Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is released to mixed to positive reviews.
May 17 — Bon Voyage! is released.
May 24 — Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is released.
June 6 — Big Red is released.
June 21 — Lilo & Stitch is released to positive reviews and commercial success.
July 26 — The Country Bears is released.
September 26 — Almost Angels is released.
October 11 — Tuck Everlasting is released.
November 1 — The Santa Clause 2 is released.
November 7 — The Legend of Lobo is released.
November 27 — Treasure Planet is released to positive reviews but commercial failure.
December 20 — The Wild Thornberrys Movie is released.
December 21 — In Search of the Castaways is released.
Events
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrates its 65th anniversary.
Bambi celebrated its 60th anniversary.
The Jungle Book celebrates its 35th anniversary.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Bambi celebrated its 20th anniversary.
EPCOT Center celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Aladdin celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Home video releases
January 29 — Atlantis: The Lost Empire
February 12 — Peter Pan
March 19 — The Hunchback of Notre Dame
May 7 — The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: 25th Anniversary Edition
May 14 — Oliver & Company
July 23 — The Great Mouse Detective
August 20 — Return to Never Land
September 17 — Monsters, Inc.
October 8 — Beauty and the Beast: Platinum Edition
November 12 — Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
November 26 — Ice Age
December 3 — Lilo & Stitch
Characters and cast
Chris Sanders (Stitch), Daveigh Chase (Lilo), Tia Carrere (Nani), David Ogden Stiers (Jumba), Kevin McDonald (Pleakley), Ving Rhames (Cobra), Jason Scott Lee (David), Zoe Caldwell (Grand Councilwoman), Kevin Michael Richardson (Gantu), Susan Hegarty (Rescue Lady), Amy Hill (Mrs. Hasagawa). Additional Voices: Steve Alterman, Emily Anderson, Jack Angel, Bill Asing, Erica Beck, Bob Bergen, Steve Blum, Rodger Bumpass, Cathy Cavadini, Jennifer Darling, Alexandra Deary, John DeMita, Judi Durand, Greg Finley, Jeff Fischer, Valerie Flueger, Jess Harnell, T. Aszur Hill, Barbara Iley, Daamen Krall, Todd Kurosawa, Chloe Looper, Mickie McGowan, Kunewa Mook, Courtney Mun, Mary Linda Phillips, Patrick Pinney, Paige Pollack, David Randolph, Noreen Reardon, Debra Jean Rogers, Susan Silo, Kath Soucie, Melanie Spore, Doug Stone, Drew Lexi Thomas, Miranda Wales, Karle Warren, Ruth Zalduondo.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Jim Hawkins), Brian Murray (John Silver), Emma Thompson (Captain Amelia), David Hyde Pierce (Dr. Delbert Doppler), Martin Short (B.E.N.), Dane A. Davis (Morph), Michael Wincott (Scroop), Laurie Metcalf (Sarah Hawkins), Roscoe Lee Browne (Mr. Arrow), Patrick McGoohan (Billy Bones), Corey Burton (Onus), Michael McShane (Hands), Tony Jay (Narrator), Austin Majors (Young Jim). Additional Voices: Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Rodger Bumpass, Jane Carr, John Cygan, Jennifer Darling, Paul Eiding, Sherry Lynn, Mona Marshall, Mickie McGowan, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor, Jeremy Suarez, Jim Ward.
Notable deaths
Joseph Kearns (February 12, 1907 — February 17, 1962) (Alice in Wonderland)
Queenie Leonard (February 18, 1905 — January 17, 2002) (101 Dalmatians, Alice in Wonderland)
Will Wright (March 26, 1894 — June 19, 1962) (Bambi)
Spike Milligan (April 16, 1918 — February 27, 2002) (The Muppet Show)
Avery Schreiber (April 9, 1935 — January 7, 2002) (The Muppet Show)
Dudley Moore (April 19, 1935 — March 27, 2002) (The Muppet Show)
Roy Atwell (May 2, 1878 — February 6, 1962) (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Peggy Lee (May 26, 1920 — January 21, 2002) (Lady and the Tramp)
Lucile Watson (May 27, 1879 — June 24, 1962) (Song of the South)
Clara Blandick (June 4, 1876 — April 15, 1962) (The Wizard of Oz)
Milton Berle (July 12, 1908 — March 27, 2002) (The Muppet Movie)
James Coburn (August 31, 1928 — November 18, 2002) (Monsters, Inc., Snow Dogs, The Muppet Movie)
Chuck Jones (September 21, 1912 — February 22, 2002) (Looney Tunes)
Jonathan Harris (November 6, 1914 — November 3, 2002) (Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life)
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1963/2003
New Releases
January 16 — Son of Flubber is released.
February 14 — The Jungle Book 2 is released.
March 21 — Piglet's Big Movie is released.
March 29 — Miracle of the White Stallions is released.
April 11 — Ghosts of the Abyss is released.
April 18 — Holes is released.
May 2 — The Lizzie McGuire Movie is released.
May 30 — Finding Nemo is released and becomes a mega-hit at the box office and gets extremely positive reviews.
June 1 — Savage Sam is released.
June 13 — Rugrats Go Wild is released.
July 2 — Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas is released.
July 7 — Summer Magic is released.
July 9 — Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, the first PG-13 movie to be released under the Walt Disney Pictures label, is released and becomes a hit at the box office.
August 6 — Freaky Friday is released.
November 1 — Brother Bear is released to mixed reviews and moderate commercial success.
November 14 — Looney Tunes: Back in Action is released.
November 20 — The Incredible Journey is released.
November 26 — The Haunted Mansion is released.
December 25 — The Sword in the Stone is released.
December 25 — The Young Black Stallion is released.
Events
Mickey Mouse celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Peter Pan celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The Sword in the Stone celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Robin Hood celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Tokyo Disney Resort celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Oliver & Company celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Peter Pan celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The Nightmare Before Christmas celebrated its 10th anniversary.
A Bug's Life celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Home video releases
April 8 — Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service
April 29 — Treasure Planet
May 20 — The Rescuers
May 27 — A Bug's Life: Collector's Edition
June 10 — The Jungle Book 2
July 29 — Piglet's Big Movie
September 9 — Sleeping Beauty
October 7 — The Lion King: Platinum Edition
November 4 — Finding Nemo
December 2 — Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Characters and cast
Rickie Sorensen (Wart), Karl Swenson (Merlin), Junius Matthews (Archimedes), Sebastian Cabot (Ector, Narrator), Martha Wentworth (Mim, Scullery Maid, Granny Squirrel), Norman Alden (Kay), Ginny Tyler (Girl Squirrel), Alan Napier (Pelinore), Barbara Jo Allen (Scullery Maid), Thurl Ravenscroft (Bart), James MacDonald (Wolf), Tudor Owen (Knight). Additional Voices: Jane Carr, Judi Durand, Jean Gilpin, Daamen Krall, Harvey Jason, Christina MacGregor, David McCharen, David Randolph, Gary Schwartz.
Albert Brooks (Marlin), Ellen DeGeneres (Dory), Alexander Gould (Nemo), Willem Dafoe (Gill), Brad Garrett (Bloat), Allison Janney (Peach), Austin Pendleton (Gurgle), Stephen Root (Bubbles), Vicki Lewis (Deb, Flo), Joe Ranft (Jacques), Geoffrey Rush (Nigel), Andrew Stanton (Crush), Elizabeth Perkins (Coral), Nicholas Bird (Squirt), Bob Peterson (Mr. Ray), Barry Humphries (Bruce), Eric Bana (Anchor), Bruce Spence (Chum), Bill Hunter (Dentist), LuLu Ebeling (Darla), Jordy Ranft (Tad), Erica Beck (Pearl), Erik Per Sullivan (Sheldon), John Ratzenberger (Fish School). Additional Voices: Carlos Alazraqui, Jack Angel, James Baker, Bob Bergen, Bobby Block, Susan Blu, Geoff Brooks, Jane Carr, Jennifer Darling, Paul Eiding, Jessie Flower, Aaron Fors, Bradley Trevor Grelve, Leland Grossman, Jess Harnell, Lili Ishida, Marc John Jefferies, Caroline Kindred, Oliver Kindred, Noah Luke, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Laura Manano, Vanessa Manano, Andrew McDonough, Mickie McGowan, Rove McManus, Alec Medlock, Nicole Miller, Laraine Newman, Annelise Nolting, Lisa Peers-Lyleson, Bob Peterson, Jeff Pidgeon, Phil Proctor, Jan Rabson, Katherine Ringgold, Daryl Sabara, Evan Sabara, David Ian Salter, Eliza Schneider, Emmett Shoemaker, Andrew Stanton, Ben Stanton, Lee Unkrich, Jim Ward, Kali Whitehurst.
Joaquin Phoenix (Kenai), Jeremy Suarez (Koda), Jason Raize (Denahi), Rick Moranis (Rutt), Dave Thomas (Tuke), D.B. Sweeney (Sitka), Joan Copeland (Tanana), Michael Clarke Duncan (Tug), Harold Gould (Old Denahi), Paul Christie (Ram # 1), Danny Mastrogiorgio (Ram # 2), Estelle Harris (Old Lady Bear), Greg Proops (Male Lover Bear), Pauley Perrette (Female Lover Bear), Darko Cesar (Foreign Croatian Bear), Bumper Robinson (Chipmunks), Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley (Inuit Narrator). Additional Voices: Patrick Pinney, Brian Posehn, Phil Proctor, Pamela Adlon, Bob Bergen, Rodger Bumpass, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Bill Farmer, Hope Levy, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Caitlin Rose Anderson, Maxi Anderson, Carmen Carter, Randy Crenshaw, Trey Finney, Ben Johnson, Bethany Johnson, Luke Johnson, B. Wyatt Johnson, Amy Keys, Rick Logan, Susie Stevens Logan, Arnold McCuller, Tim Mertens, Josef Powell, Lamonte Van Hook, Julie Waters, Maxine Waters, Oren Waters, Willie Wheaton, Fred White, Terry Wood, Terry Young.
Notable deaths
Gregory Hines (February 14, 1946 — August 9, 2003) (The Muppets Take Manhattan)
Johnny Cash (February 26, 1932 — September 12, 2003) (The Muppet Show)
Sean McClory (March 8, 1924 — December 10, 2003) (Mary Poppins)
Jonathan Brandis (April 13, 1976 — November 12, 2003) (Oliver & Company)
Kay E. Kutler (April 25, 1925 — November 12, 2003) (The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea)
Bob Hope (May 29, 1903 — July 27, 2003) (The Muppet Movie)
Florence Stanley (July 1, 1924 — October 3, 2003) (Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Atlantis: Milo's Return, A Goofy Movie)
Oliver Wallace (August 6, 1887 — September 15, 1963) (Peter Pan, Dumbo, Cinderella, Lady and the Tramp, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, Alice in Wonderland)
Michael Jeter (August 26, 1952 — March 31, 2003) (The Polar Express, MouseHunt)
Donald O'Connor (August 28, 1925 — September 27, 2003) (Singin' in the Rain)
Buddy Hackett (August 31, 1924 — June 30, 2003) (The Little Mermaid, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea)
Gene Holland (September 9, 1931 — May 20, 1963) (Song of the South)
Martha Scott (September 22, 1912 — May 28, 2003) (Charlotte's Web)
Rod Roddy (September 28, 1937 — October 27, 2003) (House of Mouse)
Art Carney (November 4, 1918 — November 9, 2003) (The Muppets Take Manhattan)
Alan Tilvern (November 5, 1918 — December 17, 2003) (Who Framed Roger Rabbit)
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1964/2004
New Releases
January 16 — Teacher's Pet is released.
February 6 — Miracle is released.
March 12 — A Tiger Walks is released.
March 25 — The Misadventures of Merlin Jones is released.
April 2 — Home on the Range is released to mixed reviews and is a commercial disappointment.
May 19 — Shrek 2 is released.
June 4 — The Three Lives of Thomasina is released.
June 16 — Around the World in 80 Days is released.
July 8 — The Moon-Spinners is released.
August 11 — The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement is released.
August 27 — Mary Poppins is released to universal acclaim.
October 1 — Shark Tale is released.
November 5 — The Incredibles is released to universal acclaim and commercial success.
November 10 — The Polar Express is released.
November 19 — The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is released.
November 19 — National Treasure is released.
December 6 — Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer premieres
December 18 — Emil and the Detectives is released.
Events
Sleeping Beauty celebrated its 45th anniversary.
"It's a Small World" at New York World's Fair celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Mary Poppins celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The Little Mermaid celebrates its 15th anniversary.
The Lion King celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Disney acquires the Muppet properties.
Home video releases
January 27 — Alice in Wonderland: The Masterpiece Edition
March 30 — Brother Bear
June 15 — Teacher's Pet
August 17 — Mickey, Donald, and Goofy: The Three Musketeers
September 14 — Home on the Range
October 5 — Aladdin: Platinum Edition
October 26 — Mulan: Special Edition
November 5 — Shrek 2
December 14 — Mary Poppins: 40th Anniversary Edition
Characters and cast
Roseanne Barr (Maggie), Judi Dench (Mrs. Caloway), Jennifer Tilly (Grace), Cuba Gooding, Jr. (Buck), Charles Haid (Lucky Jack), Randy Quaid (Alameda Slim), Sam J. Levine (Willie Brothers), Charles Dennis (Rico), Richard Riehle (Sheriff Sam), G.W. Bailey (Rusty), Carole Cook (Pearl Gesner), Joe Flaherty (Jeb), Estelle Harris (Audrey), Charlie Dell (Ollie), Bobby Block, Ross Simanteris, Keaton Savage (Piggies), Marshall Efron (Larry), Lance LeGault (Junior), Mark Walton (Barry, Bob), Steve Buscemi (Mr. Wesley), Dennis Weaver (Abner), Ann Richards (Annie), Patrick Warburton (Patrick). Additional Voices: Michael Bell, Tim Blevins, Bob Bouchard, Tami Tappin Damiano, Debi Derryberry, Randy Erwin, Troy Evans, Bill Farmer, Linda Griffin, Pam Hamill, Roger Jackson, Leslie Jordan, Linda Kerns, Kevin Ligon, Edie McClurg, Mickie McGowan, Jordan Orr, Wilbur Pauley, Phil Proctor, Evan Sabara, Garnett Sailor, Peter Samuel, John Sanford, Peter Siragusa, Jim Ward, Joe Whyte, Bruce A. Young, Roger Yuan.
Craig T. Nelson (Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible), Holly Hunter (Helen Parr/Elastigirl), Jason Lee (Buddy Pine/Syndrome), Sarah Vowell (Violet Parr), Spencer Fox (Dashiell "Dash" Parr), Samuel L. Jackson (Lucius Best/Frozone), Elizabeth Peña (Mirage), Brad Bird (Edna "E" Mode), Wallace Shawn (Gilbert Huph), Bud Luckey (Rick Dicker), Bret Parker (Kari McKeen), Lou Romano (Bernie Kropp), John Ratzenberger (The Underminer), Jean Sincere (Muriel Hogenson), Dominique Louis (Bomb Voyage), Wayne Canney (Principal), Teddy Newton (Newsreel Narrator), Michael Bird (Tony Rydinger), Kimberly Adair Clark (Honey Best), Eli Fucile, Maeve Andrews (Jack-Jack Parr). Additional Voices: Mark Andrews, Nicholas Bird, Louis Braga III, Mary Elizabeth Clark, Pete Docter, Louis Gonzales, Elizabeth Greenberg, Juliet Greenberg, Billy Guardino, Dennis "DJ" Jennings, Ollie Johnston, Brad Lewis, Ted Mathot, Jazzy Mahannah, Randy Nelson, Bob Peterson, Jeff Pidgeon, Juliet Pokorny, Joe Ranft, Lori Richardson, A.J. Riebli, Katherine Ringgold, Stephen Schaffer, Bob Scott, Peter Sohn, Andrew Stanton, Frank Thomas, Pamela Gaye Walker, Patrick Walker, Deirdre Warin.
Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins), Dick Van Dyke (Bert, Mr. Dawnes Sr.), Karen Dotrice (Jane Banks), Matthew Garber (Michael Banks), David Tomlinson (George Banks), Glynis Johns (Winifred Banks), Elsa Lanchester (Katie Nanna), Hermione Baddeley (Ellen), Reta Shaw (Mrs. Brill), Alma Lawton (Mrs. Corry), Marjorie Eaton (Ms. Persimmon), Marjorie Bennett (Miss Lark), Reginald Owen (Admiral Broom), Don Barclay (Mr. Binnacle), Ed Wynn (Uncle Albert), Arthur Malet (Mr. Dawnes Jr.), Jane Darwell (The Bird Woman), Arthur Treacher (Policeman), James Logan (Bank Doorman), Daws Butler (Turtles, Penguin), Paul Frees (Barnyard House), Bill Lee (Ram), Sean McClory (Hound, Reporter # 4), Dallas McKennon (Fox, Hunting Horse, Reporter # 1, Carousel Guard, Penguin, Hound), Alan Napier (Huntsman, Reporter # 3, Hound), Marni Nixon (Geese), J. Pat O'Malley (Pearly Drummer, Master of Hounds, Huntsman, Hound, Horse, Penguin, Reporter # 2, Photographer, Stuffy Huntsman), George Pelling (Hound, Reporter # 5), Thurl Ravenscroft (Hog), Ginny Tyler (Lambs). Additional Voices: Cathy Cavadini, Judi Durand, Daamen Krall, David McCharen, Mary Linda Phillips, Phil Proctor, David Randolph.
Notable deaths
Jerry Goldsmith (February 10, 1929 — July 21, 2004) (Mulan, Looney Tunes: Back in Action)
Tony Randall (February 26, 1920 — May 17, 2004) (The Muppet Show)
Tony Pope (March 22, 1947 — February 11, 2004) (Who Framed Roger Rabbit)
Peter Ustinov (April 16, 1921 — March 28, 2004) (Robin Hood, The Great Muppet Caper)
Sam Edwards (May 26, 1915 — July 27, 2004) (Bambi)
Peter Lorre (June 26, 1904 — March 23, 1964) (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea)
Jason Raize (July 20, 1975 — February 3, 2004) (Brother Bear)
Christopher Reeve (September 25, 1952 — October 10, 2004) (The Muppet Show)
Jerry Orbach (October 20, 1935 — December 28, 2004) (Beauty and the Beast, Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas, Aladdin and the King of Thieves)
Glenn Leedy (December 31, 1935 — April 19, 2004) (Song of the South)
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1965/2005
New Releases
January 28 — Those Calloways is released.
February 11 — Pooh's Heffalump Movie is released.
March 2 — The Sound of Music is released.
March 4 — The Pacifer is released.
March 11 — Robots is released.
March 18 — Ice Princess is released.
May 19 — Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is released.
May 27 — Madagascar is released.
June 22 — Herbie: Fully Loaded is released.
July 29 — Sky High is released.
August 18 — The Monkey's Uncle is released.
August 19 — Valiant is released.
September 23 — Corpse Bride is released.
September 30 — The Greatest Game Ever Played is released.
October 7 — Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is released to critical acclaim.
November 4 — Chicken Little is released to mixed reviews but is a commercial success.
December 2 — That Darn Cat! is released.
December 9 — The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is released.
Events
The Three Caballeros celebrated its 60th anniversary.
Cinderella celebrated its 55th anniversary.
Lady and the Tramp celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Disneyland begins its 50th anniversary celebration.
Kermit the Frog's creation celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The Sound of Music celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The AristoCats celebrated its 35th anniversary.
Star Wars Episode VI: The Empire Strikes Back celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Disneyland celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Pocahontas celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Toy Story celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Dinosaur celebrates its 5th anniversary.
The Emperor's New Groove celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Hong Kong Disneyland opens.
The Disney Wiki is born.
Home video releases
February 8 — Shark Tale
March 1 — Bambi: Platinum Edition, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
March 15 — The Incredibles
May 3 — Pocahontas: 10th Anniversary Edition
May 24 — Pooh's Heffalump Movie
September 6 — Toy Story: 10th Anniversary Edition
September 27 — Robots
October 4 — Cinderella: Platinum Edition
October 18 — Tarzan: Special Edition, The Emperor's New Groove: New Groove Edition
October 25 — Titanic: Special Collector's Edition
November 1 — Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
November 15 — Madagascar, The Sound of Music: 40th Anniversary Edition
November 22 — The Polar Express
November 29 — The Muppet Movie (Kermit's 50th Anniversary), The Great Muppet Caper (Kermit's 50th Anniversary), The Muppet Christmas Carol (Kermit's 50th Anniversary), Muppet Treasure Island (Kermit's 50th Anniversary)
December 13 — Valiant
December 26 — Toy Story 2: Special Edition
Characters and cast
Zach Braff (Chicken Little), Garry Marshall (Buck Cluck), Don Knotts (Mayor Turkey Lurkey), Patrick Stewart (Mr. Woolensworth), Amy Sedaris (Foxy Loxy), Steve Zahn (Runt of the Litter), Joan Cusack (Abby Mallard), Wallace Shawn (Principal Fetchit), Harry Shearer (Dog Announcer), Fred Willard (Melvin), Catherine O'Hara (Tina), Patrick Warburton (Alien Cop), Adam West (Ace (Hollywood Chicken Little)), Mark Walton (Goosey Loosey), Mark Dindal (Morkubine Porcupine, Coach), Dan Molina (Fish Out of Water), Joe Whyte (Rodriguez, Acorn Mascot, Umpire), Sean Elmore, Evan Dunn, Matthew Josten (Kirby), Kelly Hoover (Mama Runt), Will Finn (Hollywood Fish), Dara McGarry (Hollywood Abby), Mark Kennedy (Hollywood Runt). Additional Voices: Brad Abrell, Tom Amundsen, Steve Bencich, Greg Berg, Julianne Buescher, David Cowgill, Terri Douglas, Chris Edgerly, Amanda Fein, Caitlin Fein, Pat Fraley, Eddie Frierson, Jackie Gonneau, Archie Hahn, Jason Harris, Brittney Lee Harvey, Brian Herskowitz, Mandy Kaplan, Nathan Kress, Anne Lockhart, Connor Matheus, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Rene Mujica, Jonathan Nichols, Paul Pape, Aaron Spann, Pepper Sweeney.
Notable deaths
John Fiedler (February 3, 1925 — June 25, 2005) (The Rescuers, The Emperor's New Groove, Robin Hood, The Fox and the Hound, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too, Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too, Pooh Songs, Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh, Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin, The Tigger Movie, A Very Merry Pooh Year, Piglet's Big Movie, Springtime with Roo, Pooh's Heffalump Movie, Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie, Kronk's New Groove)
Thurl Ravenscroft (February 6, 1914 — May 22, 2005) (Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, The Sword in the Stone, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians, The AristoCats, Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland, The Brave Little Toaster)
John Mills (February 22, 1908 — April 23, 2005) (Swiss Family Robinson)
Joe Ranft (March 13, 1960 — August 16, 2005) (Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, A Bug's Life, Cars, Monsters, Inc.)
Robie Lester (March 23, 1925 — June 14, 2005) (Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town)
Frances Langford (April 4, 1913 — July 11, 2005) (Melody Time)
Aurora Miranda (April 20, 1915 — December 22, 2005) (The Three Caballeros)
Jimmy O'Dea (April 26, 1899 — January 7, 1965) (Darby O'Gill and the Little People)
Pat Morita (June 28, 1932 — November 24, 2005) (Mulan, Mulan II)
Ruth Warrick (June 29, 1916 — January 15, 2005) (Song of the South)
Johnny Lee (July 4, 1898 — December 12, 1965) (Song of the South)
Florence Gill (July 27, 1877 — February 19, 1965) (Clara Cluck)
Howard Morris (September 4, 1919 — May 21, 2005) (The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day)
Anne Bancroft (September 17, 1931 — June 6, 2005) (Delgo)
Steve Susskind (October 3, 1942 — January 21, 2005) (Monsters, Inc., Osmosis Jones)
Hamilton Camp (October 30, 1934 — October 2, 2005) (The Little Mermaid)
Richard Pryor (December 1, 1940 — December 10, 2005) (The Muppet Movie)
Ossie Davis (December 18, 1917 — February 4, 2005) (Dinosaur)
Paul Winchell (December 22, 1922 — June 24, 2005) (The Fox and the Hound, The AristoCats, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too, Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too, Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin)
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1966/2006
New Releases
January 13 — Glory Road is released.
February 4 — Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree premieres
February 10 — Curious George is released.
February 16 — The Ugly Dachshund is released.
February 17 — Eight Below is released.
March 10 — The Shaggy Dog is released.
March 31 — Ice Age: The Meltdown is released.
April 14 — The Wild is released.
May 19 — Over the Hedge is released.
June 9 — Cars is released to positive reviews and commercial success.
July 7 — Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is released.
July 21 — Monster House is released.
July 28 — The Ant Bully is released.
July 29 — Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. is released.
August 4 — Barnyard is released.
August 25 — Invincible is released.
September 29 — Open Season is released.
October 1 — The Fighting Prince of Donegal is released.
November 3 — Flushed Away is released.
November 3 — The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause is released.
November 17 — Happy Feet is released.
December 1 — Follow Me, Boys! is released.
Events
Dumbo celebrated its 65th anniversary.
Walt Disney World celebrates its 35th anniversary.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks celebrated its 35th anniversary.
The Muppet Show celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Dumbo celebrates its 25th anniversary.
The Great Muppet Caper celebrates its 25th anniversary.
The Fox and the Hound celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Pixar celebrated its 20th anniversary with the release of Cars while being acquired by Disney.
Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Beauty and the Beast celebrated its 15th anniversary.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Walt Disney dies.
Walt Disney Pictures introduced its current logo.
Home video releases
January 31 — Corpse Bride
February 7 — Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
February 28 — Lady and the Tramp: 50th Anniversary Platinum Edition
March 7 — Howl's Moving Castle
March 21 — Chicken Little
April 4 — The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
April 11 — Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin: Special Edition
June 6 — Dumbo: Big Top Edition
September 12 — The Wild
September 19 — Dinosaur
October 3 — The Little Mermaid: Platinum Edition
October 10 — The Fox and the Hound: 25th Anniversary Edition
October 17 — Over the Hedge
October 24 — Monster House
November 7 — Cars, The King and I: 50th Anniversary Edition
November 21 — Ice Age: The Meltdown
November 28 — The Ant Bully, Robin Hood: Most Wanted Edition
December 5 — Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
December 12 — Barnyard
Characters and cast
Owen Wilson (Lightning McQueen), Paul Newman (Doc Hudson), Bonnie Hunt (Sally Carrera), Larry the Cable Guy (Mater), Cheech Marin (Ramone), Tony Shalhoub (Luigi), Guido Quaroni (Guido), Jenifer Lewis (Flo), Paul Dooley (Sarge), Michael Wallis (Sheriff), George Carlin (Fillmore), Katherine Helmond (Lizzie), John Ratzenberger (Mack, Hamm Truck, Abominable Snow Plow, P.T. Flea Car), Joe Ranft (Red, Peterbilt), Michael Keaton (Chick Hicks), Richard Petty (The King), Jeremy Piven (Harv), Bob Costas (Bob Cutlass), Darrell Waltrip (Darrell Cartrip), Richard Kind (Van), Edie McClurg (Minny), Humpy Wheeler (Tex), Tom Magliozzi (Rusty Rust-eze), Ray Magliozzi (Dusty Rust-eze), Lynda Petty (Mrs. The King), Andrew Stanton (Fred), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Junior), Michael Schumacher (Michael Schumacher Ferrari), Jay Leno (Jay Limo), Mario Andretti (Mario Andretti), Sarah Clark (Kori Turbowitz), Mike Nelson (Not Chuck), Jonas Rivera (Boost), Lou Romano (Snot Rod), Adrian Ochoa (Wingo), E.J. Holowicki (DJ), Elissa Knight (Tia), Lindsey Collins (Mia), Douglas Keever (Albert Hinkey). Additional Voices: Tom Hanks (Woody Car), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear Car), Billy Crystal (Mike Car), John Goodman (Sullivan Truck), Dave Foley (Flik Car). Additional Voices: Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Bob Bergen, Susan Blu, Andrea Boerries, Marco Boerries, Rodger Bumpass, Torbin Xan Bullock, Richard Cawood, Scott Clark, Kathy Coates, John Cygan, Jennifer Darling, Paul Eiding, Bill Farmer, Brian Fee, Teresa Ganzel, Craig Good, Jess Harnell, Artie Kempner, Hooman Khalili, Sonoko Konishi, Erik Langley, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Mickie McGowan, Laraine Newman, Teddy Newton, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Bob Peterson, Steve Purcell, Jan Rabson, A.J. Riebli, Dan Scanlon, Stephen Schaffer, Ken Schretzmann, Bob Scott, Matt Staudt, Jay Ward, Jim Ward, Colette Whitaker.
Kiefer Sutherland (Samson), Jim Belushi (Benny), Eddie Izzard (Nigel), Janeane Garofalo (Bridget), William Shatner (Kazar), Richard Kind (Larry), Greg Cipes (Ryan), Colin Hay (Fergus Flamingo), Miles Marsico (Duke), Jack DeSena (Eze), Don Cherry (Penguin MC), Christina Argueta, David Cowgill (Hamir), Lenny Venito (Stan), Joseph Siravo (Carmine), Colin Cunningham (Hyrax), Patrick Warburton (Blag), Jonathan Kimmel (Scab), Eddie Gossling (Scraw), Clinton Leupp (Mama Hippo), Kevin Michael Richardson (Samson's Father), Dominic Scott Kay (Young Samson), Nika Futterman (Dung Beetle # 1), Julianne Buescher (Dung Beetle # 2), Chris Edgerly (Cloak), Bob Joles (Camo, Ringleader). Additional Voices: Keith Anthony, Greg Berg, Bob Bergen, Jason Connery, Debi Derryberry, Terri Douglas, Jeannie Elias, Pat Fraley, Eddie Frierson, Nicholas Guest, Jess Harnell, Jason Harris, Bridget Hoffman, Emily Johnson, John Kassir, Daniel Kaz, Josh Keaton, Carolyn Lawrence, Danny Mann, Mona Marshall, Laraine Newman, Nolan North, Paul Pape, Peter Pamela Rose, Fred Tatasciore, Audrey Wasilewski, Hannah Williams, Steve "Spaz" Williams.
Notable deaths
Tony Jay (February 2, 1933 — August 13, 2006) (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Beauty and the Beast, Treasure Planet, The Jungle Book 2)
Red Buttons (February 5, 1919 — July 13, 2006) (Pete's Dragon)
Donald Novis (March 3, 1906 — July 23, 1966) (Lady and the Tramp, Bambi)
Colin Campbell (March 20, 1883 — March 25, 1966) (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad)
Lennie Weinrib (April 29, 1935 — June 28, 2006) (Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
Dennis Weaver (June 4, 1924 — February 24, 2006) (Home on the Range)
Rhoda Williams (July 3, 1930 — March 8, 2006) (Cinderella)
Barnard Hughes (July 16, 1915 — July 11, 2006) (TRON)
Verna Felton (July 20, 1890 — December 14, 1966) (Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, Dumbo, Cinderella, Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland)
Don Knotts (July 21, 1924 — February 24, 2006) (Chicken Little)
Shelley Winters (August 18, 1920 — January 14, 2006) (Pete's Dragon)
Ann Richards (September 1, 1933 — September 13, 2006) (Home on the Range)
Jack Warden (September 18, 1920 — July 19, 2006) (The Great Muppet Caper)
Frances Bergen (September 22, 1922 — October 2, 2006) (The Muppets Take Manhattan)
Ed Wynn (November 9, 1886 — June 19, 1966) (Alice in Wonderland, Mary Poppins)
Lou Rawls (December 1, 1933 — January 6, 2006) (The Muppet Show)
Walt Disney (December 5, 1901 — December 15, 1966) (Fantasia, Mickey Mouse)
Deems Taylor (December 22, 1885 — July 3, 1966) (Fantasia)
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1967/2007
New Releases
February 8 — Monkeys, Go Home! is released.
February 16 — Bridge to Terabithia is released.
March 8 — The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin is released.
March 30 — Meet the Robinsons is released to positive reviews but moderate commercial success.
May 18 — Shrek the Third is released.
May 25 — Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is released.
June 8 — Surf's Up is released.
June 29 — Ratatouille is released to unanimous acclaim and becomes a financial success.
July 19 — The Gnome-Mobile is released.
July 27 — The Simpsons Movie is released.
August 3 — Underdog is released.
September 28 — The Game Plan is released.
October 18 — The Jungle Book is released.
November 2 — Bee Movie is released.
November 21 — Enchanted is released to very positive reviews and commercial success.
November 30 — The Happiest Millionaire is released.
Events
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Bambi celebrated its 65th anniversary.
Scrooge McDuck celebrated his 60th birthday.
The Jungle Book celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh celebrated its 30th anniversary.
EPCOT Center celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Fun and Fancy Free celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Disneyland Paris celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Aladdin celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Return to Never Land celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Treasure Planet celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Home video releases
January 30 — Open Season
February 20 — Flushed Away
March 6 — Peter Pan: Platinum Edition
March 27 — Happy Feet
June 19 — The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Friendship Edition
October 2 — The Jungle Book: 40th Anniversary Platinum Edition
October 9 — Surf's Up
October 23 — Meet the Robinsons
November 6 — Ratatouille
November 13 — Shrek the Third
November 27 — Return to Never Land: Pixie-Powered Edition
December 4 — Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
December 18 — The Simpsons Movie
Characters and cast
Bruce Reitherman (Mowgli), Phil Harris (Baloo), Sebastian Cabot (Bagheera), Sterling Holloway (Kaa), George Sanders (Shere Khan), Louis Prima (King Louie), J. Pat O'Malley (Colonel Hathi, Buzzie), Clint Howard (Hathi Jr.), Verna Felton (Winifred), Chad Stuart (Flaps), Digby Wolfe (Ziggy), Lord Tim Hudson (Dizzy), Ben Wright (Rama), John Abbott (Akela), Darleen Carr (The Girl). Additional Voices: Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Susan Blu, Rodger Bumpass, Philip L. Clarke, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Bill Farmer, Sherry Lynn, Mona Marshall, Mickie McGowan, Denise Pickering, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor, Jan Rabson, Marcelo Tubert.
Daniel Hansen (Lewis), Jordan Fry (Lewis), Wesley Singerman (Wilbur Robinson), Stephen J. Anderson (Bowler Hat Guy, Grandpa Bud, Tallulah), Harland Williams (Carl), Nicole Sullivan (Franny Robinson), Angela Bassett (Mildred), Matthew Josten (Michael "Goob" Yagoobian), Tom Kenny (Mr. Willerstein), Laurie Metcalf (Lucille Krunklehorn), Tom Selleck (Cornelius Robinson), Adam West (Uncle Art), Don Hall (Coach, Gaston), Ethan Sandler (Doris, CEO, Fritz, Laszlo, Petunia, Spike, Dmitri), Kelly Hoover (Aunt Billie), Aurian Redson (Frankie), Joe Mateo (T-Rex), Nathan Greno (Lefty), Paul Butcher (Stanley), Tracey Miller-Zarneke (Lizzy), John H. H. Ford (Mr. Harrington), Dara McGarry (Mrs. Harrington, Receptionist), Jessie Flower (Young Franny), Joe Whyte (Reporter). Additional Voices: Cameron Covell, Cooper Cowgill, David Cowgill, Makenna Cowgill, Terri Douglas, Jackie Gonneau, Mick Hazen, Shannon O'Connor, Jordan Orr, Lynwood Robinson, Grace Rolek, Greyson Spann, Krista Swan, Fred Tatasciore
Patton Oswalt (Remy), Ian Holm (Skinner), Lou Romano (Alfredo Linguini), Brian Dennehy (Django), Peter Sohn (Emile), Peter O'Toole (Anton Ego), Brad Garrett (Auguste Gusteau), Janeane Garofalo (Colette), Will Arnett (Horst), Julius Callahan (Lalo, Francois), James Remar (Larousse), John Ratzenberger (Mustafa), Teddy Newton (Lawyer Talon Labarthe), Tony Fucile (Pompidou, Health Inspector), Jake Steinfeld (Lab Rat Git), Brad Bird (Ambrister Minion), Stéphane Roux (TV Narrator). Additional Voices: Jack Bird, Andrea Boerries, Marco Boerries, Lindsey Collins, Thomas Keller, Brad Lewis, Lori Richardson. Loop Group: Eric Aubrahn, Patrick Béthune, Anne Dolan, Jodi Forrest, Steve Gadler, David Gasman, Matthew Geczy, Randall Holden, Kentaro, Tercelin Kirtley, Mark Lesser, Sharon Mann, Marie-Eugénie Maréchal, Pascal Massix, Marc Perez, Douglas Rand, Stéphane Roux, Estelle Simon, Sybille Tureau, Allan Wenger, Jean Marie Ancher
Notable deaths
Charles Nelson Reilly (January 13, 1931 — May 25, 2007) (All Dogs Go to Heaven)
Charles Lane (January 26, 1905 — July 9, 2007) (The AristoCats)
Lloyd Alexander (January 30, 1924 — May 17, 2007) (The Black Cauldron)
Walker Edmiston (February 6, 1925 — February 15, 2007) (The Great Mouse Detective)
Jim Thurman (March 13, 1935 — April 14, 2007) (Sesame Street)
Roscoe Lee Browne (May 2, 1925 — April 11, 2007) (Treasure Planet, Oliver & Company, Babe)
Teresa Brewer (May 7, 1931 — October 17, 2007) (The Muppet Show)
Beverly Sills (May 25, 1929 — July 2, 2007) (The Muppet Show)
Fulton Burley (June 12, 1922 — May 7, 2007)
Basil Rathbone (June 13, 1892 — July 21, 1967) (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad)
Nelson Eddy (June 29, 1901 — March 6, 1967) (Make Mine Music)
LaVerne Andrews (July 6, 1911 — May 8, 1967) (Melody Time, Make Mine Music)
Bert Lahr (August 13, 1895 — December 4, 1967) (The Wizard of Oz)
Tom Conway (September 15, 1904 — April 22, 1967) (Peter Pan, 101 Dalmatians)
Pinto Colvig (September 11, 1892 — October 3, 1967) (Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Goofy, Pluto, Fun and Fancy Free, Alice in Wonderland, Saludos Amigos)
Larry Ward (October 2, 1944 — October 15, 2007) (Star Wars Episode VI: Return to the Jedi)
Kieron Moore (October 5, 1924 — July 15, 2007) (Darby O'Gill and the Little People)
Jane Darwell (October 15, 1879 — August 13, 1967) (Mary Poppins)
Robert Goulet (November 26, 1933 — October 30, 2007) (Toy Story 2)
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1968/2008 (of the Purple Age)
New Releases
February 8 — Blackbeard's Ghost is released.
March 7 — College Road Trip is released.
March 14 — Horton Hears a Who is released to positive reviews.
March 21 — The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band is released.
May 16 — The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is released.
May 22 — Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is released to positive reviews.
June 6 — Kung Fu Panda is released to positive reviews and becomes a box office hit.
June 26 — Never a Dull Moment is released.
June 27 — WALL-E is released to very positive reviews and becomes a financial success.
September 19 — Igor is released to mixed reviews.
October 3 — Beverly Hills Chihuahua is released.
October 24 — High School Musical 3: Senior Year is released.
November 7 — Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa is released to mixed to positive reviews.
November 13 — Yellow Submarine is released.
November 21 — Bolt is released to widespread positive reviews and commercial success.
December 19 — The Little Drummer Boy premieres.
December 20 — The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit is released.
December 20 — Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day premieres
December 24 — The Love Bug is released.
December 25 — Bedtime Stories is released.
December 25 — Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death premieres.
Events
The Walt Disney Company celebrates its 85th anniversary.
Mickey Mouse celebrated its 80th anniversary.
Saludos Amigos celebrated its 65th anniversary.
Peter Pan celebrated its 55th anniversary.
The Sword in the Stone celebrates its 45th anniversary.
Mickey Mouse celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Tokyo Disney Resort begins its 25th anniversary celebration.
Oliver & Company celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Peter Pan celebrated its 15th anniversary.
The Nightmare Before Christmas celebrated its 15th anniversary.
The Jungle Book 2 celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Home video releases
February 5 — The AristoCats: Special Edition
March 4 — 101 Dalmatians: Platinum Edition
March 11 — Bee Movie
March 18 — Enchanted
April 29 — Saludos Amigos & The Three Caballeros: 2-Movie Collection
June 17 — The Sword in the Stone: 45th Anniversary Edition, The Jungle Book 2: Special Edition
August 26 — The Nightmare Before Christmas: Collector's Edition
October 7 — Sleeping Beauty: 50th Anniversary Platinum Edition
October 14 — Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
October 28 — Tinker Bell
November 9 — Kung Fu Panda
November 18 — WALL-E
December 9 — Horton Hears a Who
Characters and cast
Ben Burtt (WALL-E, M-O), Elissa Knight (EVE), Jeff Garlin (Captain), Fred Willard (Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO) MacInTalk (Auto), John Ratzenberger (John), Kathy Najimy (Mary), Sigourney Weaver (Ship's Computer). Additional Voices: Lori Alan, Bob Bergen, John Cygan, Pete Docter, Paul Eiding, Don Fullilove, Teresa Ganzel, Jess Harnell, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Laraine Newman, Teddy Newton, Jeff Pidgeon, Jan Rabson, Lori Richardson, Andrew Stanton, Jim Ward, Colette Whitaker.
John Travolta (Bolt), Miley Cyrus (Penny), Susie Essman (Mittens), Mark Walton (Rhino), Malcolm McDowell (Dr. Calico), James Lipton (The Director), Greg Germann (The Agent), Diedrich Bader (Veteran Cat), Nick Swardson (Blake), J. P. Manoux (Tom), Dan Fogelman (Billy), Kari Wahlgren (Mindy), Chloe Grace Moretz (Young Penny), Randy Savage (Thug), Ronn Moss (Dr. Forrester), Grey DeLisle (Penny's Mom), Sean Donnellan (Penny's TV Dad), Lino DiSalvo (Vinnie), Todd Cummings (Joey), Tim Mertens (Bobby), Kelly Hoover (Ester), Brian Stepanek (Martin), Jeff Bennett (Lloyd), Daran Norris (Louie), John DiMaggio (Saul), Jenny Lewis (Assistant Director). Additional Voices: Stephen J. Anderson, June Christopher, Christin Ciaccio Briggs, David Cowgill, Terri Douglas, Jackie Gonneau, Nathan Greno, Forrest Iwaszewski, Holly Kane, Daniel Kaz, Phil LaMarr, Anne Lockhart, Dara McGarry, Scott Menville, Jonathan Nichols, Paul Pape, Lynwood Robinson, Karen Ann Ryan, Tara Strong, Pepper Sweeney, Joe Whyte, Chris Williams
Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Kristin Chenoweth (Rosetta), Raven-Symoné (Iridessa), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), America Ferrera (Fawn), Jane Horrocks (Fairy Mary), Jesse McCartney (Terence), Jeff Bennett (Clank), Rob Paulsen (Bobble), Pamela Adlon (Vidia), Anjelica Huston (Queen Clarion), Loreena McKennitt (Narrator), Steve Valentine (Minister of Spring), Kathy Najimy (Minister of Summer), Richard Portnow (Minister of Autumn), Gail Borges (Minister of Winter), America Young (Wendy Darling), Kat Cressida (Mrs. Darling), Bob Bergen (Fireflies). Additional Voices: Ranjani Brow, Adam Busch, Kerry Gutierrez, Bridget Hoffman, Wendy Hoffmann, Nicolette Little, Scott Menville, Kelly Stables, Jill Smith, Shane Sweet.
Jack Black (Po), Dustin Hoffman (Shifu), Angelina Jolie (Tigress), Ian McShane (Tai Lung), Jackie Chan (Monkey), Seth Rogen (Mantis), Lucy Liu (Viper), David Cross (Crane), Randall Duk Kim (Oogway), James Hong (Mr. Ping), Dan Fogler (Zeng), Michael Clarke Duncan (Commander Vachir)
Notable deaths
Eartha Kitt (January 17, 1927December 25, 2008) (The Emperor's New Groove, Kronk's New Groove)
Paul Newman (January 26, 1925September 26, 2008) (Cars)
Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937January 19, 2008) (Spirited Away, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride)
Harvey Korman (February 15, 1927May 29, 2008)
Bobby Driscoll (March 3, 1937March 30, 1968) (Peter Pan, Melody Time, Song of the South)
George Carlin (May 12, 1937June 22, 2008) (Cars, Happily N'Ever After)
Doris Lloyd (July 3, 1896May 21, 1968) (Alice in Wonderland)
Lois Nettleton (August 16, 1927January 18, 2008) (House of Mouse)
Charlton Heston (October 4, 1923April 5, 2008) (Hercules, Cats & Dogs)
Bernie Mac (October 5, 1957August 9, 2008) (Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa)
George Pelling (October 25, 1914December 2, 2008) (101 Dalmatians, Mary Poppins)
Bill Melendez (November 15, 1916September 2, 2008) (Peanuts, Fantasia, Mickey Mouse shorts, Pinocchio)
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1969/2009 (of the Fuchsia Age)
New Releases
February 6 — Coraline is released to universal acclaim.
March 13 — Race to Witch Mountain is released.
March 21 — Smith! is released.
March 27 — Monsters vs. Aliens is released to positive reviews.
April 10 — Hannah Montana: The Movie is released.
May 29 — Up is released to universal acclaim and financial success.
June 11 — Rascal is released.
July 1 — Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is released to mixed reviews but becomes a box office hit.
July 24 — G-Force is released to negative reviews.
August 14 — Ponyo is released to very positive reviews.
September 18 — Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is released to positive reviews.
October 2 — Toy Story & Toy Story 2 3D is re-released.
October 23 — Astro Boy is released to mixed reviews.
November 6 — A Christmas Carol is released to mixed reviews.
November 25 — Tinker Bell & Looney Tunes, the Disney Fairies' first entry of the trilogy, is released to universal acclaim and becomes a financial blockbuster hit.
November 25 — Old Dogs is released.
November 25 — Fantastic Mr. Fox is released to very positive reviews.
December 7 — Frosty the Snowman premieres.
December 11 — The Princess and the Frog is released to very positive reviews and becomes a financial blockbuster hit.
December 24 — The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is released.
Events
D23 Expo (September 10-13)
The Wizard of Oz celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Sleeping Beauty celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Mary Poppins celebrated its 45th anniversary.
Sesame Street celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The Wizard of Oz celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The Muppet Movie celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The Little Mermaid celebrated its 20th anniversary.
The Lion King celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Toy Story 2 celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Fantasia 2000 celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Muppets from Space celebrated its 10th anniversary.
D23 formed.
Disney acquires Marvel
The release of Tinker Bell & Looney Tunes and The Princess and the Frog marks the beginning of the Modern Age of Disney Animation.
The Walt Disney Diamond Edition Blu-ray series is kicked off.
Bret Iwan calls in for the voice of Mickey Mouse, shortly after Wayne Allwine's death in May 18.
Home video releases
January 27 — Igor, Mary Poppins: 45th Anniversary Edition
February 3 — Oliver & Company: 20th Anniversary Edition
February 6 — Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
March 10 — Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition
March 24 — Bolt, Lilo & Stitch: Big Wave Edition, Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird: 25th Anniversary Edition
July 21 — Coraline
August 4 — The Tigger Movie: 10th Anniversary Edition
August 18 — Pete's Dragon: High-Flying Edition
September 8 — Bedknobs and Broomsticks: Enchanted Musical Edition
September 29 — Monsters vs. Aliens, The Wizard of Oz: 70th Anniversary Edition
October 6 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Diamond Edition
October 27 — Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
November 10 — Up, Monsters, Inc. (Blu-ray)
December 15 — G-Force
Characters and cast
Edward Asner (Carl Fredericksen), Christopher Plummer (Charles Muntz), Jordan Nagai (Russell), Bob Peterson (Dug, Alpha), Delroy Lindo (Beta), Jerome Ranft (Gamma), John Ratzenberger (Construction Foreman Tom), David Kaye (Newsreel Announcer), Elie Docter (Young Ellie), Jeremy Leary (Young Carl), Mickie McGowan (Police Officer Edith), Danny Mann (Construction Worker Steve), Don Fullilove (Nurse George), Jess Harnell (Nurse AJ), Josh Cooley (Omega), Pete Docter (Campmaster Strauch, Kevin). Additional Voices: Mark Andrews, Bob Bergen, Brenda Chapman, Emma Coats, John Cygan, Paul Eiding, Tony Fucile, Teresa Ganzel, Sherry Lynn, Laraine Newman, Teddy Newton, Jeff Pidgeon, Valerie LaPointe, Jan Rabson, Bob Scott.
Anika Noni Rose (Tiana), Bruno Campos (Prince Naveen), Keith David (Dr. Facilier), Michael-Leon Wooley (Louis), Jennifer Cody (Charlotte LaBouff), Jim Cummings (Ray), Peter Bartlett (Lawrence), Jenifer Lewis (Mama Odie), Oprah Winfrey (Eudora), Terrence Howard (James), John Goodman ('Big Daddy' LaBouff), Elizabeth Dampier (Young Tiana), Breanna Brooks (Young Charlotte), Ritchie Montgomery (Reggie), Don Hall (Darnell), Paul Briggs (Two Fingers), Jerry Kernion (Mr. Henry Fenner), Corey Burton (Mr. Harvey Fenner), Michael Colyar (Buford), Emeril Lagasse (Marlon the Gator), Kevin Michael Richardson (Ian the Gator), Randy Newman (Cousin Randy), Danielle Moné Truitt (Georgia). Additional Voices: Keith Anthony, Kwesi Boakye, Roger Aaron Brown, June Christopher, David Cowgill, Peter Del Vecho, Terri Douglas, Jeff Draheim, Rob Edwards, Eddie Frierson, Bridget Hoffman, Kelly Hoover, Rif Hutton, Wolfgang Wesley Hutton, Margaret Johnson-Holzendorf, John Kassir, Jennifer Kilger, Mona Marshall, John Musker, Allison Norman, Phil Proctor, Peter Renaday, Lynwood Robinson, Kimberly Russell, Lorry Ann Shea, Bruce W. Smith, Elissa Sussman, Fred Tatasciore, Claudette Wells, Marlon West, Joe Whyte, Seth R. Williamson, Shanda M. Williamson, Shane R. Williamson, Mick Wingert.
Michael Jordan (Himself), Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Anika Noni Rose (Tiana), Bruno Campos (Prince Naveen), Kristin Chenoweth (Rosetta), Raven-Symoné (Iridessa), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), America Ferrera (Fawn), Keith David (Dr. Facilier), Michael-Leon Wooley (Louis), Wayne Knight (Stan Podolak), Billy West (Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd), Dee Bradley Baker (Daffy Duck, the Tasmanian Devil, Bull), Danny DeVito (Swackhammer), Bob Bergen (Porky Pig, Tweety, Bertie, Hubie, Marvin the Martian, Fireflies), Bill Farmer (Sylvester, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn), Jennifer Cody (Charlotte LaBouff), Jane Horrocks (Fairy Mary), Bill Murray (Himself), Jesse McCartney (Terence), Jim Cummings (Ray), Jeff Bennett (Clank), Rob Paulsen (Bobble), Peter Bartlett (Lawrence), Pamela Adlon (Vidia), Theresa Randle (Juanita Jordan), Jenifer Lewis (Mama Odie), June Foray (Granny), Maurice LaMarche (Pepe Le Pew), Kath Soucie (Lola Bunny), Larry Bird (Himself), Oprah Winfrey (Eudora), Terrence Howard (James), John Goodman (Big Daddy LaBouff), Anjelica Huston (Queen Clarion), Jocelyn Blue (Nerdluck Pound), Dorian Harewood (MonStar Bupkus), Charity James (Nerdluck Blanko), Joey Camen (MonStar Bang), June Melby (Nerdluck Bang), T.K. Carter (MonStar Nawt), Catherine Reitman (Nerdluck Bupkus), Darnell Suttles (MonStar Pound), Colleen Wainwright (Nerdluck Nawt, Sniffles), Steve Kehela (MonStar Blanko, Announcer), Loreena McKennitt (Narrator), Steve Valentine (Minister of Spring), Kathy Najimy (Minister of Summer), Richard Portnow (Minister of Autumn), Gail Borges (Minister of Winter), Manner Washington (Jeffrey), Eric Gordon (Marcus), Penny Pae Bridges (Jasmine), Charles Barkley (Himself), Patrick Ewing (Himself), Muggsy Bogues (Himself), Larry Johnson (Himself), Shawn Bradley (Himself), Elizabeth Dampier (Young Tiana), Breanna Brooks (Young Charlotte), Brandon Hammond (Young Michael), Ritchie Montgomery (Reggie), Don Hall (Darnell), Paul Briggs (Two Fingers), Jerry Kernion (Mr. Henry Fenner), Corey Burton (Mr. Harvey Fenner), Michael Colyar (Buford), Emeril Lagasse (Marlon the Gator), Kevin Michael Richardson (Ian the Gator), Randy Newman (Cousin Randy), America Young (Wendy Darling), Kat Cressida (Mrs. Darling), Ahmad Rashad (Himself), Terence Blanchard (Louis' Trumpet Playing), Danielle Moné Truitt (Georgia). Additional Voices: Stephen J. Anderson, Keith Anthony, Kwesi Boakye, Christin Ciaccio Briggs, Roger Aaron Brown, June Christopher, David Cowgill, Peter Del Vecho, Lino DiSalvo, Terri Douglas, Jeff Draheim, Rob Edwards, Eddie Frierson, Nathan Greno, Bridget Hoffman, Kelly Hoover, Rif Hutton, Wolfgang Wesley Hutton, Margaret Johnson-Holzendorf, Forrest Iwaszewski, John Kassir, Jennifer Kilger, Phil LaMarr, Nicolette Little, Mona Marshall, John Musker, Allison Norman, Phil Proctor, Peter Renaday, Lynwood Robinson, Kimberly Russell, Lorry Ann Shea, Bruce W. Smith, Tara Strong, Elissa Sussman, Shane Sweet, Fred Tatasciore, Claudette Wells, Marlon West, Joe Whyte, Seth R. Williamson, Shanda M. Williamson, Shane R. Williamson, Mick Wingert.
Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Jesse McCartney (Terence), Jane Horrocks (Fairy Mary), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), Raven-Symoné (Iridessa), Kristin Chenoweth (Rosetta), Angela Bartys (Fawn), Rob Paulsen (Bobble, Tall Troll, Owl), Jeff Bennett (Clank, Small Troll, Fairy Gary), Grey DeLisle (Lyria, Narrator, Viola), John DiMaggio (Minister of Autumn), Eliza Pollack Zebert (Blaze), Bob Bergen (Bugs & Creatures), Roger Craig Smith (Bolt, Stone), Allison Roth (French Fairy), Thom Adcox (Flint), Anjelica Huston (Queen Clarion). Additional Voices: Bob Bergen, Ranjani Brow, Kerry Gutierrez, Bridget Hoffman, Wendy Hoffmann, Ashley Lambert, Scott Menville, Jacqueline Pinol, W.K. Stratton, Shane Sweet.
Notable deaths
Roy E. Disney (January 10, 1930December 16, 2009)
Wayne Allwine (February 7, 1947May 18, 2009) (Mickey's Christmas Carol, The Prince and the Pauper, Runaway Brain, Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas, House of Mouse, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy: The Three Musketeers, Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, The Black Cauldron, The Great Mouse Detective, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Fantasia 2000)
Patrick McGoohan (March 19, 1928January 13, 2009) (Treasure Planet)
Cathy Cahn (April 26, 1954July 6, 2009) (House of Mouse)
Judy Garland (June 10, 1922June 22, 1969) (The Wizard of Oz)
Dallas McKennon (July 19, 1919July 14, 2009) (Sleeping Beauty, 101 Dalmatians, Lady and the Tramp, Mary Poppins, Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
Pat Hingle (July 19, 1924January 3, 2009) (The Land Before Time, Muppets from Space)
Dom DeLuise (August 1, 1933May 4, 2009) (Oliver & Company, The Muppet Movie)
Charles Judels (August 17, 1882February 14, 1969) (Pinocchio)
Patrick Swayze (August 18, 1952September 14, 2009) (The Fox and the Hound 2)
Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958June 25, 2009)
Henry Gibson (September 21, 1935September 14, 2009) (Charlotte's Web)
Brittany Murphy (November 10, 1977December 20, 2009) (Happy Feet)
Virginia Davis (December 31, 1918August 15, 2009) (Alice Comedies)
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1970/2010 (of the Red Age)
New Releases
February 11 — King of the Grizzlies is released.
March 5 — Alice in Wonderland is released to mixed reviews.
March 26 — How to Train Your Dragon is released to universal acclaim and becomes a financial success.
May 7 — Iron Man 2 is released to positive reviews.
May 21 — Shrek Forever After is released to mixed reviews but becomes a mega-hit at the box office.
May 28 — Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is released.
June 18 — Toy Story 3 is released to extremely positive reviews and becomes a mega-hit at the box office, becoming the first Pixar animated film to earn $1 billion.
July 1 — The Boatniks is released.
July 9 — Despicable Me is released to positive reviews.
July 14 — The Sorcerer's Apprentice is released.
July 23 — Ramona and Beezus is released to positive reviews.
July 30 — Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore is released to negative reviews.
September 17 — Alpha and Omega is released to negative reviews.
September 24 — Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is released to mixed reviews.
October 8 — Secretariat is released.
November 5 — Megamind is released to positive reviews.
November 19 — Muppets & Fairies Ever After is released to overwhelming positive reviews and was a financial success.
November 24 — Tangled, Disney's 50th animated feature, is released to largely positive reviews and was a commercial success.
December 10 — The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is released to mixed reviews.
December 14 — Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town premieres.
December 15 — The Wild Country is released.
December 17 — Tron Legacy is released to mixed reviews.
December 24 — The AristoCats is released.
Events
Pinocchio celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Fantasia celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Cinderella celebrated its 60th anniversary.
Lady and the Tramp celebrated its 55th anniversary.
Disneyland celebrates its 55th anniversary.
The Sound of Music celebrates its 45th anniversary.
The AristoCats celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The Black Cauldron celebrated its 25th anniversary.
The Rescuers Down Under celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Pocahontas celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Toy Story celebrates its 15th anniversary in the release of Toy Story 3.
The Tigger Movie celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Home video releases
January 5 — Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
March 2 — Ponyo, Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service
March 16 — The Princess and the Frog, Tinker Bell & Looney Tunes, Astro Boy
March 23 — Fantastic Mr. Fox, Toy Story & Toy Story 2: Special Edition
March 30 — Alice in Wonderland: Special Un-Anniversary Edition
April 13 — The Great Mouse Detective: Mystery in the Mist Edition
June 1 — Alice in Wonderland
August 3 — James and the Giant Peach: Special Edition
September 14 — The Black Cauldron: 25th Anniversary Edition
September 21 — Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
October 5 — Beauty and the Beast: Diamond Edition
October 14 — How to Train Your Dragon
November 2 — Toy Story 3, The Sound of Music: 45th Anniversary Edition
November 16 — A Christmas Carol, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
November 30 — Fantasia & Fantasia 2000: 2-Movie Collection Special Edition
December 7 — Shrek Forever After
December 14 — Despicable Me
Albums
March 2 — Alice in Wonderland
June 15 — Toy Story 3: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Toy Story Favorites
August 24 — Disney Villains: Simply Sinister Songs
September 14 — Beauty and the Beast
November 9 — Muppets & Fairies Ever After: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
November 16 — Tangled: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Characters and cast
Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Ned Beatty (Lotso), Don Rickles (Mr. Potato Head), Michael Keaton (Ken), Wallace Shawn (Rex), John Ratzenberger (Hamm), Estelle Harris (Mrs. Potato Head), John Morris (Andy), Jodi Benson (Barbie), Emily Hahn (Bonnie), Laurie Metcalf (Andy's Mom), Blake Clark (Slinky Dog), Teddy Newton (Chatter Telephone), Bud Luckey (Chuckles), Beatrice Miller (Molly), Javier Fernandez Pena (Spanish Buzz), Timothy Dalton (Mr. Pricklepants), Lori Alan (Bonnie's Mom), Charlie Bright (Young Andy, Peas-in-a-Pod), Kristen Schaal (Trixie), Jeff Garlin (Buttercup), Bonnie Hunt (Dolly), John Cygan (Twitch), Jeff Pidgeon (Aliens), Whoopi Goldberg (Stretch), Jack Angel (Chunk), R. Lee Ermey (Sarge), Jan Rabson (Sparks), Richard Kind (Bookworm), Erik von Detten (Sid), Amber Kroner (Peas-in-a-Pod), Brianna Maiwand (Peas-in-a-Pod), Jack Willis (Frog). Additional Voices: Carlos Alazraqui, Teresa Ganzel, Jess Harnell, Danny Mann, Mickie McGowan, Laraine Newman, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Bob Peterson, Jerome Ranft, Lee Unkrich, Jim Ward, Colette Whitaker.
Eva Gabor (Duchess), Phil Harris (Thomas), Gary Dubin (Toulouse), Liz English (Marie), Dean Clark (Berlioz), Sterling Holloway (Roquefort), Roddy Maude-Roxby (Edgar, Truck Mover # 1), Hermione Baddeley (Adelaide Bonfamille), Scatman Crothers (Scat Cat), Paul Winchell (Shun Gon), Lord Tim Hudson (Hit Cat), Vito Scotti (Peppo), Thurl Ravenscroft (Billy Boss), Nancy Kulp (Frou-Frou), Charles Lane (Georges), Pat Buttram (Napoleon), George Lindsey (Lafayette), Monica Evans (Abigail), Carole Shelley (Amelia), Bill Thompson (Uncle Waldo), Peter Renaday (Milkman, Le Petit Cafe Cook, Truck Mover # 2). Additional Voices: Matt Adler, Cathy Cavadini, Holly Dorff, Greg Finley, Jeff Fischer, Barbara Iley, David McCharen, Daran Norris, Noreen Reardon, Melanie Spore, Billy West.
Mandy Moore (Rapunzel), Zachary Levi (Flynn Rider), Donna Murphy (Mother Gothel), Ron Perlman (Stabbington Brother), M.C. Gainey (Captain of the Guard), Jeffrey Tambor (Big Nose Thug), Brad Garrett (Hook Hand Thug), Paul F. Tompkins (Short Thug), Richard Kiel (Vlad), Delaney Rose Stein (Young Rapunzel, Little Girl), Nathan Greno (Guard #1, Thug #1), Byron Howard (Guard #2, Thug #2), Tim Mertens (Guard #3). Additional Voices: Michael Bell, Bob Bergen, Susanne Blakeslee, June Christopher, Roy Conli, David Cowgill, Terri Douglas, Chad Einbinder, Pat Fraley, Eddie Frierson, Jackie Gonneau, Nicholas Guest, Bridget Hoffman, Daniel Kaz, Anne Lockhart, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Laraine Newman, Paul Pape, Lynwood Robinson, Fred Tatasciore, Hynden Walch, Kari Wahlgren.
Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Mandy Moore (Rapunzel), Jason Segel (Gary), Zachary Levi (Flynn Rider), Jesse McCartney (Terence), Amy Adams (Mary), Donna Murphy (Mother Gothel), Chris Cooper (Tex Richman), Jane Horrocks (Fairy Mary), Rashida Jones (CDE Executive), Steve Whitmire (Kermit, Beaker, Statler, Rizzo), Eric Jacobson (Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam Eagle), Dave Goelz (Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard, Waldorf, Kermoot Moopet), Bill Barretta (Swedish Chef, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Pepe the Prawn, Bobo, Foozie Moopet), David Rudman (Scooter, Janice, Miss Poogy), Matt Vogel (Sgt. Floyd Pepper, Camilla, Sweetums, '80s Robot, Lew Zealand, Uncle Deadly, Roowlf Moopet, Janooce Moopet, Crazy Harry), Peter Linz (Walter), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), Raven-Symoné (Iridessa), Kristin Chenoweth (Rosetta), Angela Bartys (Fawn), Rob Paulsen (Bobble, Tall Troll, Owl), Jeff Bennett (Clank, Small Troll, Fairy Gary), Grey DeLisle (Lyria, Narrator, Viola), Ron Perlman (Stabbington Brother), M.C. Gainey (Captain of the Guard), Jeffrey Tambor (Big Nose Thug), Brad Garrett (Hookhand Thug), Paul F. Tompkins (Short Thug), Richard Kiel (Vlad), John DiMaggio (Minister of Autumn), Eliza Pollack Zebert (Blaze), Roger Craig Smith (Bolt, Stone), Thom Adcox (Flint), Anjelica Huston (Queen Clarion), Delaney Rose Stein (Young Rapunzel, Little Girl), Jack Black (Himself), Alan Arkin (Tour Guide), Nathan Greno (Guard #1, Thug #1), Emily Blunt (Miss Piggy's Receptionist), Bill Cobbs (Grandfather), Byron Howard (Guard #2, Thug #2), James Carville (Himself), Zach Galifianakis (Hobo Joe), Allison Roth (French Fairy), Tim Mertens (Guard #3), Leslie Feist (Smalltown Resident), Ken Jeong ("Punch Teacher" Host), Jim Parsons (Human Walter), Eddie Pepitone (Postman), Kristen Schaal (Moderator), Sarah Silverman (Greeter), Whoopi Goldberg (Himself), Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo (TV Executive), Selena Gomez (Himself), Raymond Ma (Elderly Asian Man), David Grohl (Animool), Shu Lan Tuan (Elderly Asian Woman), Neil Patrick Harris (Himself), Donald Glover (Junior CDE Executive), Judd Hirsch (Himself), Dahlia Waingort (TV Executive), John Krasinski (Himself), Jonathan Palmer (Reporter #1), Don Yanan (Reporter #2), Rico Rodriguez (Himself), Michael Albala (TV Executive), Mickey Rooney (Smalltown Resident), Julia Marie Franzese ("Punch Teacher" Kid), Aria Noelle Curzon (Waitress). Additional Muppets: Tyler Bunch, Bruce Lanoil, Michelan Sisti, Paul McGinnis, Greg Ballora, David Alan Barclay, Tim Blaney, Kevin Carlson, Leslie Carrara, Kristin Charney, Nathan Danforth, Alice Dinnean, Julia Gunn, BJ Guyer, Tanya Haden, Patrick Johnson, Sean W. Johnson, Len Levitt, James Murray, Michael Oosterom, Karen Prell, Mike Quinn, David Skelly, Andy Stone, Art Gonzalez Vega, Alex Villa, Chase Woolner, with Jerry Nelson (Telethon Announcer), and Caroll Spinney (Big Bird). Additional Voices: Michael Bell, Bob Bergen, Susanne Blakeslee, June Christopher, Roy Conli, David Cowgill, Terri Douglas, Chad Einbinder, Pat Fraley, Eddie Frierson, Jackie Gonneau, Nicholas Guest, Bridget Hoffman, Daniel Kaz, Anne Lockhart, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Laraine Newman, Paul Pape, Lynwood Robinson, Shane Sweet, Fred Tatasciore, Hynden Walch, Kari Wahlgren.
Jay Baruchel (Hiccup), Gerald Butler (Stoick), Craig Ferguson (Gobber), America Ferrera (Astrid), Jonah Hill (Snotlout), Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Fishlegs), T.J. Miller (Tuffnut), Kristen Wiig (Ruffnut)
Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Lauren Mote (Lizzy), Michael Sheen (Dr. Griffiths), Pamela Adlon (Vidia), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), Raven-Symoné (Iridessa), Kristin Chenoweth (Rosetta), Angela Bartys (Fawn), Rob Paulsen (Bobble), Jeff Bennett (Clank, Driver), Jesse McCartney (Terence), Cara Dillion (Narrator), Faith Prince (Mrs. Perkins), Bob Bergen (Additional Voices). Additional Voices: Ranjani Brow, Rachel Crane, Wendy Hoffmann, Scott Menville, Moira Quirk, Darren Richardson, Kelly Stables, Shane Sweet, Hans Tester, Vanessa Waters.
Notable deaths
Dorothy Provine (January 20, 1935April 25, 2010) (That Darn Cat!, Never a Dull Moment)
John Forsythe (January 29, 1918April 1, 2010)
Jean Simmons (January 31, 1929January 22, 2010) (Howl's Moving Castle)
Leslie Nielsen (February 11, 1926November 28, 2010) (Mr. Magoo)
Rue McClanahan (February 21, 1934July 3, 2010) (The Golden Girls)
Eugenia Paul (March 3, 1935May 24, 2010) (Zorro)
Lynn Redgrave (March 8, 1943May 2, 2010) (The Wild Thornberrys Movie, Peter Pan)
Peter Graves (March 18, 1926March 14, 2010) (Mickey Mouse Works)
Lorene Yarnell (March 21, 1944July 29, 2010) (The Muppet Show)
Albert Sharpe (April 15, 1885February 13, 1970) (Darby O'Gill and the Little People)
Glenn Shadix (April 15, 1952September 7, 2010) (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
James Gammon (April 20, 1940July 16, 2010) (The Iron Giant)
Ilene Woods (May 5, 1929July 1, 2010) (Cinderella)
Dennis Hopper (May 17, 1936May 29, 2010) (Alpha and Omega)
Lena Horne (June 30, 1917May 9, 2010) (The Muppet Show)
Gloria Stuart (July 4, 1910September 26, 2010) (Titanic)
Blake Edwards (July 26, 1922December 15, 2010) (Pink Panther)
Cammie King (August 5, 1934September 1, 2010) (Bambi, Gone with the Wind)
Billie Burke (August 7, 1884May 14, 1970) (The Wizard of Oz)
Ron Gans (August 9, 1931June 29, 2010) (Welcome to Pooh Corner, Dumbo's Circus)
Jimmy Dean (August 10, 1928June 13, 2010)
Fess Parker (August 16, 1924March 18, 2010) (Old Yeller)
Eddie Carroll (September 6, 1933April 6, 2010) (Mickey's Christmas Carol)
Eddie Barth (September 29, 1931May 28, 2010) (Osmosis Jones)
Tom Bosley (October 1, 1927October 19, 2010) (Santa Buddies)
Claud Allister (October 3, 1888July 26, 1970) (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad)
Billie Mae Richards (November 21, 1921September 10, 2010) (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)
Bill Erwin (December 2, 1914December 29, 2010) (The Land Before Time)
James MacArthur (December 8, 1937October 28, 2010) (Swiss Family Robinson)
Harold Gould (December 10, 1923September 11, 2010) (Brother Bear, Stuart Little)
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1971/2011 (of the Orange Age)
New Releases
February 11 — Gnomeo & Juliet is released to mixed reviews and was a commercial failure.
March 4 — Rango is released to very positive reviews and was a commercial success.
March 11 — Mars Needs Moms is released to negative reviews and was a box office bomb.
March 17 — The Barefoot Executive is released.
April 15 — Rio is released to positive reviews and was a commercial success.
April 29 — Prom is released.
May 6 — Thor is released to positive reviews.
May 20 — Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is released to mixed reviews and becomes the second Pirates of the Caribbean film to gross $1 billion.
May 26 — Kung Fu Panda 2 is released to positive reviews and becomes a box office hit.
June 22 — Scandalous John is released.
June 24 — Cars 2 is released to mixed reviews but was a mega commercial success.
June 30 — The Million Dollar Duck is released.
July 1 — The Pixie Fairies Rescue Squad is released to extremely positive reviews and becomes an international financial hit at the box office.
July 15 — Winnie the Pooh is released to overwhelmingly positive reviews but moderate commercial success.
July 22 — Captain America: The First Avenger is released to positive reviews.
July 29 — The Smurfs is released to negative reviews.
September 16 — The Lion King 3D is re-released.
October 28 — Puss in Boots is released to positive reviews.
November 18 — Happy Feet Two is released to mixed reviews and was a commercial failure.
November 23 — The Muppets is released to universal acclaim from reviewers and becomes a significant commercial success.
November 23 — Arthur Christmas is released to very positive reviews.
December 13 — Bedknobs and Broomsticks is released.
Events
D23 Expo (August 19-21)
Dumbo celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 60th anniversary.
101 Dalmatians celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree celebrated its 45th anniversary.
Walt Disney World celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The Muppet Show celebrated its 35th anniversary.
Dumbo celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The Great Muppet Caper celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The Fox and the Hound celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Song of the South celebrated its 25th anniversary.
The Great Mouse Detective celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Pixar celebrated its 25th anniversary with the release of Cars 2.
Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Beauty and the Beast celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Muppet Treasure Island celebrates its 15th anniversary.
James and the Giant Peach celebrated its 15th anniversary.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Tokyo DisneySea's 10th anniversary celebration begins.
Monsters, Inc. celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Cars celebrated its 5th anniversary with the release of Cars 2.
Walt Disney World opens in Orlando
DisneyScreencaps.com is born
Home video releases
February 1 — Alice in Wonderland: 60th Anniversary Edition
February 25 — Megamind
March 1 — Bambi: Diamond Edition
March 29 — Tangled, Muppets & Fairies Ever After
April 5 — TRON, Tron Legacy
April 19 — The Incredibles
May 23 — Gnomeo & Juliet
July 15 — Rango
August 2 — Rio
August 9 — The Fox and the Hound: 30th Anniversary Edition
September 20 — Dumbo: 70th Anniversary Edition
October 4 — The Lion King: Diamond Edition
October 18 — Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
October 25 — Winnie the Pooh, The Pixie Fairies Rescue Squad
November 1 — Cars 2
November 22 — Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
December 13 — Kung Fu Panda 2
Albums
June 14 — Cars 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
June 21 — The Pixie Fairies Rescue Squad: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
July 12 — Winnie the Pooh: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
August 23 — The Green Album
September 16 — Best of The Lion King
November 22 — The Muppets: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Characters and cast
Larry the Cable Guy (Mater), Owen Wilson (Lightning McQueen), Michael Caine (Finn McMissile), Emily Mortimer (Holley Shiftwell), Eddie Izzard (Sir Miles Axlerod), John Turturro (Francesco Bernoulli), Brent Musburger (Brent Mustangburger), Joe Mantegna (Grem), Thomas Kretschmann (Professor Z), Peter Jacobson (Acer), Bonnie Hunt (Sally), Darrell Waltrip (Darrell Cartrip), Franco Nero (Uncle Topolino), David Hobbs (David Hobbscap), Patrick Walker (Mel Dorado), Tony Shalhoub (Luigi), Jeff Garlin (Otis), Michel Michelis (Tomber), Jason Issacs (Siddeley, Leland Turbo), Lloyd Sherr (Fillmore, Combat Ship), Bruce Campbell (Rod "Torque" Redline), Teresa Gallagher (Mater's Computer), Jenifer Lewis (Flo), Stanley Townsend (Victor Hugo, Vladimir Trunkov, Ivan the Tow Truck), Velibor Topic (Alexander Hugo), Sig Hansen (Crabby), Guido Quaroni (Guido), Vanessa Redgrave (The Queen, Mama Topolino), John Mainieri (J. Curby Gremlin), Brad Lewis (Tubbs Pacer), Cheech Marin (Ramone), Jeff Gordon (Jeff Gorvette), Lewis Hamilton (Lewis Hamilton), Paul Dooley (Sarge), Edie McClurg (Minny), Richard Kind (Van), Katherine Helmond (Lizzie), John Ratzenberger (Mack), Michael Wallis (Sheriff). Additional Voices: Catherine Bolt, Gillian Bolt, Jess Fulton, Jess Harnell, John Lasseter, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Konishi Sonoko, Dice Tsutsumi.
Chloe Grace Moretz (Alice), Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Lauren Mote (Lizzy), Jim Cummings (Winnie the Pooh, Tigger), Billy West (Bugs), Emily Blunt (Lorina), Michael Sheen (Dr. Griffiths), Jeff Bridges (Prospector), Pamela Adlon (Vidia), Travis Oates (Piglet), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), Raven-Symoné (Iridessa), Kristin Chenoweth (Rosetta), Angela Bartys (Fawn), Joe Alaskey (Daffy, Sylvester), Eric Goldberg (Tweety, Marvin), Bob Bergen (Porky), Rob Paulsen (Bobble), Jeff Bennett (Clank, Driver), Tom Kenny (Rabbit), Craig Ferguson (Owl), Bud Luckey (Eeyore), John Cleese (Narrator), Jack Boulter (Christopher Robin), Kristen Anderson-Lopez (Kanga), Wyatt Hall (Roo), Jesse McCartney (Terence), Geraldine James (Lady Ascot), Wayne Knight (Al McWhiggin), Michael Jordan (Himself), Theresa Randle (Juanita Jordan), Edie McClurg (Mrs. Pussycat), Kelly Sheridan (Barbie), Daniel Gerson (Wheezy), Jonathan Harris (Geri), Jocelyn Blue (Pound), Charity James (Blanko), June Melby (Bang), Catherine Reitman (Bupkus), Colleen Wainwright (Nawt), Huell Howser (Backson), Cara Dillion (Narrator), Faith Prince (Mrs. Perkins). Additional Voices: Lori Alan, Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Johanna Braddy, Marsha Clark, John Cygan, Terri Douglas, Robin Atkin Downes, Courtnee Draper, Paul Eiding, Jessica Evans, Bill Farmer, Crispin Freeman, Andy Fischer-Price, J.D. Hall, Jess Harnell, Martin Jarvis, Nicolette Little, Sherry Lynn, Christina MacGregor, Danny Mann, Lewis Macleod, Mona Marshall, Mickie McGowan, Alec Medlock, Tim Mertens, Laraine Newman, Nolan North, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Cristina Pucelli, Moira Quirk, Jan Rabson, Aurian Redson, Darren Richardson, Shane Sweet, William Vanderpuye, Jim Ward, Colette Whitaker, Diz White, James Daniel Wilson.
Angela Lansbury (Miss Eglantine Price), David Tomlinson (Professor Emelius Browne), Cindy O'Callaghan (Carrie), Roy Snart (Paul), Ian Weighill (Charlie), Roddy McDowall (Mr. Jelk), Sam Jaffe (Bookman), Lennie Weinrib (King Leonidas, Secretary Bird), Bob Holt (Mr. Codfish), Dallas McKennon (Fisherman Bear), John Ericson (Colonel Heller), Bruce Forsyth (Swinburne), Tessie O'Shea (Mrs. Jessica Hobcay), Arthur Gould-Porter (Captain Bill A. Greer), Ben Wrigley (Portobello Road Workman), Reginald Owen (Major General Sir Brian Teagler), Cyril Delevanti (Elderly Farmer). Additional Voices: Ian Abercrombie, Jonathan Adams, Carlos Alazraqui, Keith Anthony, Eddie Barth, Sally Ann Brooks, Rodger Bumpass, Kenneth Danziger, Eddie Frierson, Don Fullilove, Jean Gilpin, Jackie Gonneau, Shannon Gregory, Rif Hutton, Richard Horvitz, Anne Lockhart, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Mickie McGowan, Paul Pape, Chris Phillips, Moira Quirk, Al Rodrigo, Doug Stone, Steve Susskind, Diz White.
Jason Segel (Gary), Amy Adams (Mary), Chris Cooper (Tex Richman), Rashida Jones (CDE Executive), Steve Whitmire (Kermit, Beaker, Statler, Rizzo), Eric Jacobson (Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam Eagle, Marvin Suggs), Dave Goelz (Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard, Waldorf, Kermit Moopet), Bill Barretta (Swedish Chef, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Pepé the Prawn, Bobo, Fozzie Moopet), David Rudman (Scooter, Janice, Miss Poogy), Matt Vogel (Sgt. Floyd Pepper, Camilla, Sweetums, '80s Robot, Lew Zealand, Uncle Deadly, Rowlf Moopet, Crazy Harry), Peter Linz (Walter), Alan Arkin (Tour Guide), Bill Cobbs (Grandfather), Zach Galifianakis (Hobo Joe), Ken Jeong ("Punch Teacher" Host), Jim Parsons (Human Walter), Eddie Pepitone (Postman), Kristen Schaal (Moderator), Sarah Silverman (Greeter), Eddie "Piolin" Sotelo (TV Executive), Raymond Ma (Elderly Asian Man), Shu Lan Tuan (Elderly Asian Woman), Donald Glover (Junior CDE Executive), Dahlia Waingort (TV Executive), Jonathan Palmer (Reporter One), Don Yanan (Reporter Two), Michael Albala (TV Executive), Julia Marie Franzese ("Punch Teacher" Kid), Gunnar Smith (Gary Age 6), Connor Gallagher (Gary Age 9), Justin Marco (Gary Age 13), Cameron Kasal, Justin Tinucci, Alex Long (Laughing Kids), Aria Noelle Curzon (Waitress), Jack Black (Himself), Emily Blunt (Miss Piggy's Receptionist), James Carville (James Carville), Leslie Feist (Smalltown Resident), Whoopi Goldberg (Herself), Selena Gomez (Herself), David Grohl (Animool), Neil Patrick Harris (Himself), Judd Hirsch (Judd Hirsch), John Krasinski (Himself), Rico Rodriguez (Rico Rodriguez), Mickey Rooney (Smalltown Resident). Additional Muppets: Tyler Bunch, Bruce Lanoil, Michelan Sisti, Paul McGinnis, Greg Ballora, David Alan Barclay, Tim Blaney, Kevin Carlson, Leslie Carrara, Kristin Charney, Nathan Danforth, Alice Dinnean, Julia Gunn, BJ Guyer, Tanya Haden, Patrick Johnson, Sean W. Johnson, Len Levitt, James Murray, Michael Oosterom, Karen Prell, Mike Quinn, David Skelly, Andy Stone, Art Gonzalez Vega, Alex Villa, Chase Woolner
Jack Black (Po), Angelina Jolie (Tigress), Dustin Hoffman (Shifu), Gary Oldman (Shen), Jackie Chan (Monkey), Seth Rogen (Mantis), Lucy Liu (Viper), David Cross (Crane), James Hong (Mr. Ping), Michelle Yeoh (Soothsayer), Danny McBride (Wolf Boss), Dennis Haysbert (Master Ox), Jean-Claude Van Damme (Master Croc), Victor Garber (Master Rhino)
Megan Hilty (Rosetta), Brenda Song (Chloe), Jason Dolley (Rumble), Tiffany Thornton (Glimmer), Zendaya (Fern), Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), Raven-Symoné (Iridessa), Angela Bartys (Fawn), Pamela Adlon (Vidia), Jeff Bennett (Clank, Fairy Gary), Rob Paulsen (Bobble), Jane Horrocks (Fairy Mary), Kari Wahlgren (Ivy), Jessica DiCicco (Lilac), Jesse McCartney (Terence), Daniel Curtis Lee (Starter Sparrowman), Anjelica Huston (Queen Clarion).
Notable deaths
Frances Bay (January 23, 1919September 15, 2011) (Happy Gilmore)
Pete Postlethwaite (February 7, 1946January 2, 2011) (James and the Giant Peach)
Bill Justice (February 9, 1914February 10, 2011) (Peter Pan, Fantasia, The Three Caballeros, Alice in Wonderland, Bambi)
Steve Jobs (February 24, 1955October 5, 2011)
Bill Hunter (February 27, 1940May 21, 2011) (Finding Nemo)
Eugenia Dinning (March 29, 1924February 22, 2011) (Fun & Fancy Free, Melody Time)
Kenneth Mars (April 4, 1935February 12, 2011) (The Little Mermaid, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, Thumbelina)
Harry Morgan (April 10, 1915December 7, 2011) (The Apple Dumpling Gang, The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again)
Wayne Robson (April 29, 1946April 4, 2011) (The Rescuers Down Under)
Paul Lukas (May 26, 1891August 15, 1971) (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea)
Roy Glenn (June 3, 1914March 12, 1971) (Song of the South)
Don Diamond (June 4, 1921June 19, 2011) (Herbie Goes Banana, Zorro)
Cliff Edwards (June 14, 1895July 17, 1971) (Dumbo, Fun and Fancy Free, Pinocchio)
Peter Alexander (June 30, 1926February 12, 2011) (The Muppet Show)
Bill Skiles (July 5, 1931May 16, 2011) (The Jungle Book)
Bill Thompson (July 8, 1913July 15, 1971) (Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, The AristoCats, Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland)
Norma Zimmer (July 13, 1923May 10, 2011) (Alice in Wonderland)
Joan Gerber (July 29, 1935August 22, 2011) (DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp, Charlotte's Web)
Cecil Parker (September 3, 1897April 20, 1971) (Swiss Family Robinson)
Wally Boag (September 9, 1920June 3, 2011)
Billy Gilbert (September 12, 1894September 12, 1971) (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fun and Fancy Free)
Nicol Williamson (September 14, 1936December 16, 2011) (Return to Oz, The Wind in the Willows, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride)
Jackie Cooper (September 15, 1922May 3, 2011) (Parade of the Award Nominees)
Peter Falk (September 16, 1927June 23, 2011) (Shark Tale, The Princess Bride)
Jeff Conaway (October 5, 1950May 27, 2011) (Pete's Dragon)
Betty Taylor (October 7, 1919June 4, 2011)
Gordon Tootoosis (October 25, 1941July 5, 2011) (Pocahontas, Open Season)
Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley (November 8, 1934April 24, 2011) (Brother Bear)
Randy Savage (November 15, 1952May 20, 2011) (Bolt)
Michael Gough (November 23, 1916March 17, 2011) (Alice in Wonderland, Corpse Bride)
Charlie Callas (December 20, 1924January 27, 2011) (Pete's Dragon)
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1972/2012 (of the Yellow Age)
New Releases
January 13 — Beauty and the Beast 3D is re-released.
February 10 — Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D is re-released.
February 17 — The Secret World of Arrietty is released to critically positive reviews.
March 2 — The Lorax is released to mixed reviews but was a box office success.
March 9 — John Carter is released.
March 22 — The Biscuit Eater is released.
April 4 — Titanic 3D is re-released in theaters (15th anniversary/100th centennial anniversary of the sinking).
April 27 — The Pirates! Band of Misfits is released to positive reviews.
May 4 — The Avengers is released to universal acclaim and breaks the weekend box office record with $207,438,708 and grossed $1 billion.
June 8 — Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is released to positive reviews and was a mega commercial success.
June 22 — Brave is released to positive reviews and becomes a financial hit at the box office.
July 12 — Now You See Him, Now You Don't is released.
July 13 — Ice Age: Continental Drift is released to mixed reviews but becomes a box office success.
July 19 — Napoleon and Samantha is released.
August 15 — The Odd Life of Timothy Green is released.
August 17 — ParaNorman is released to positive reviews.
September 14 — Finding Nemo 3D is re-released.
September 28 — Hotel Transylvania is released to mixed reviews.
October 5 — Frankenweenie is released to very positive reviews.
October 18 — Run, Cugar, Run is released.
November 2 — Wreck-It Ralph is released to very positive reviews and was a mega commercial success.
November 21 — Mickey's Christmas Carol Remastered is released to largely positive reviews and was a financial success.
November 21 — Rise of the Guardians is released to mixed to positive reviews but was a commercial failure.
December 19 — Monsters, Inc. 3D is re-released.
December 22 — Snowball Express is released.
Events
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Bambi celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Scrooge McDuck celebrated its 65th anniversary while he played Ebenezer Scrooge in Mickey's Christmas Carol Remastered.
The Jungle Book celebrated its 45th anniversary.
The Rescuers celebrated its 35th anniversary.
Pete's Dragon celebrates its 35th anniversary.
EPCOT Center celebrated its 30th anniversary.
DuckTales celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Disneyland Paris begins celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Aladdin celebrated its 20th anniversary.
The Muppet Christmas Carol celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Kirby celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Hercules celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Titanic celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Treasure Planet celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The Jungle Book celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Ratatouille celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Cars Land opened in Disney's California Adventure.
Disney acquires Star Wars.
Home video releases
February 7 — Lady and the Tramp: Diamond Edition
February 24 — Puss in Boots
March 13 — Happy Feet Two
March 20 — The Muppets
May 22 — The Secret World of Arrietty, Castle in the Sky, Whisper of the Heart
July 3 — Home on the Range, Treasure Planet: 10th Anniversary Edition
August 21 — The Rescuers & The Rescuers Down Under: 35th Anniversary 2-Movie Collection, Pocahontas, The AristoCats: Special Edition, The Tigger Movie: Bounce-A-Rrrific Special Edition
August 28 — The Pirates! Band of Misfits
September 11 — Titanic
September 25 — The Avengers
October 2 — Cinderella: Diamond Edition
October 9 — The Great Mouse Detective: Mystery in the Mist Edition
October 16 — Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Pete's Dragon: 35th Anniversary Edition
October 23 — Secret of the Wings
November 6 — Arthur Christmas, The Muppet Christmas Carol: It's Not Easy Being Scrooge Special Edition
November 13 — Brave, Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 2
November 27 — ParaNorman
December 4 — Finding Nemo: Collector's Edition, Up: Collector's Edition
December 11 — Ice Age: Continental Drift
Albums
February 1 — Ratatouille
March 21 — Lady and the Tramp
April 2 — The Black Cauldron: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Intrada Records)
June 19 — Brave: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Songs & Story: Brave
July 31 — Pocahontas
August 7 — Songs & Story: Pocahontas
September 4 — Disney Pixar All Time Favorites, Songs & Story: Finding Nemo
October 2 — Cinderella, Disney Jingle Bell Fun
October 16 — Disney Fairies: Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust
October 23 — Mickey's Christmas Carol Remastered: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
October 30 — Wreck-It Ralph: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
December 11 — Songs & Story: Monsters, Inc.
Characters and cast
Kelly Macdonald (Merida), Billy Connolly (Fergus), Emma Thompson (Elinor), Julie Walters (The Witch), Robbie Coltrane (Lord Dingwall), Kevin McKidd (Lord MacGuffin, Young MacGuffin), Craig Ferguson (Lord Macintosh), Sally Kinghorn, Eilidh Fraser (Maudie), Peigi Barker (Young Merida), Steven Cree (Young Macintosh), Steve Purcell (The Crow), Callum O'Neill (Wee Dingwall), Patrick Doyle (Martin), John Ratzenberger (Gordon). Additional Voices: Emma D'Inverno, Rupert Farley, Stephanie Farrell, Matthew Gammie, Rubi Goodman, Colin Gourley, John Hasler, Jeyda Hassan, Kevin Howarth, Jamie Lee, Emma Lima, Kate Lock, Harmonie London, Gail MacKinnon, Phil McKee, David Monteath, Alex Norton, Chris Reilly, John Kay Steel, Joseph West, Dean Williamson.
John C. Reilly (Ralph), Sarah Silverman (Vanellope), Jack McBrayer (Felix), Jane Lynch (Calhoun), Alan Tudyk (King Candy), Mindy Kaling (Taffyta Muttonfudge), Joe Lo Truglio (Markowski), Ed O'Neill (Mr. Litwak), Dennis Haysbert (General Hologram), Edie McClurg (Mary), Raymond S. Persi (Gene, Zombie), Jess Harnell (Don), Rachael Harris (Deanna), Skylar Astin (Roy), Adam Carolla (Wynnchel), Horatio Sanz (Duncan), Maurice LaMarche (Root Beer Tapper), Stefanie Scott (Moppet Girl), John DiMaggio (Beard Papa), Rich Moore (Sour Bill, Zangief), Katie Lowes (Candlehead), Jamie Elman (Rancis Fluggerbutter), Josie Trinidad (Jubileena Bing Bing), Cymbre Walk (Crumbelina DiCarmello), Tucker Gilmore (Sugar Rush Announcer, Turtle), Brandon Scott (Kohut), Tim Mertens (Brad), Kevin Deters (Clyde), Gerald C. Rivers (M. Bison), Martin Jarvis (Satine), Brian Kesinger (Cyborg), Roger Craig Smith (Sonic the Hedgehog), Phil Johnston (Surge Protector), Reuben Langdon (Ken), Kyle Hebert (Ryu), Jamie Sparer Roberts (Yuni). Additional Voices: Ava Acres, Isabella Acres, Bob Bergen, David Boat, Reed Buck, Michael Carlsen, David Cowgill, Jim Cummings, Elizabeth Daily, Debi Derryberry, Will Deters, Terri Douglas, Sandy Fox, Eddie Frierson, Tyler Ganus, Earl Ghaffari, Emily Hahn, Jennifer Hale, Daniel Kaz, Dave Kohut, Lauren MacMullan, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Laraine Newman, Paul Pape, Cooper Reed, Lynwood Robinson, Trenton Rogers, Jadon Sand, Kath Soucie, April Stewart, Fred Tatasciore, Jennifer Christine Vera.
Alan Young (Scrooge McDuck), Bret Iwan (Mickey Mouse), Bill Farmer (Goofy, Horace, Practical Pig, Weasel #3), Phil Snyder (Jiminy Cricket), Will Ryan (Willie the Giant), Jim Cummings (Pete), Tony Anselmo (Donald Duck), Russi Taylor (Minnie Mouse, Clara Cluck, Webby Vanderquack, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Fifer Pig), Christy Carlson Romano (Daisy Duck), Rob Paulsen (Troubadour), Max Charles (Tiny Tim), Raymond Ochoa (Ferdy), Ariel Winter (Melody Mouse), Livvy Stubenrauch (Millie Mouse), Jeff Bennett (Mr. Toad, Peter Pig, Weasel #2), Corey Burton (Ratty, Ludwig Von Drake, Weasel #4), Jess Harnell (Moley, Paddy Pig, Secretary Bird, Weasel #1), April Winchell (Clarabelle Cow, Aunt Gertie), Katie Lowes (Della Duck), Josie Trinidad (Daphne Duck), Pat Musick (Fiddler Pig), Maurice LaMarche (Mortimer), Raymond S. Persi (The Sleuth), Tyree Brown (Skippy Rabbit), Tyler Ganus (Toby Turtle). Additional Voices: Ava Acres, Isabella Acres, Stephen Apostolina, Eva Bella, Bob Bergen, David Boat, Reed Buck, Michael Carlsen, June Christopher, David Cowgill, Wendy Cutler, Elizabeth Daily, Debi Derryberry, Will Deters, Terri Douglas, Sandy Fox, Eddie Frierson, Earl Ghaffari, Jean Gilpin, Nicholas Guest, Emily Hahn, Jennifer Hale, John Kassir, Daniel Kaz, Dave Kohut, Luisa Leschin, Lauren MacMullan, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Laraine Newman, Paul Pape, Moira Quirk, Lynwood Robinson, Trenton Rogers, Jadon Sand, Alan Shearman, Kath Soucie, April Stewart, Fred Tatasciore, Jennifer Christine Vera, Matthew Wolf.
Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Lucy Hale (Periwinkle), Timothy Dalton (Lord Milori), Jeff Bennett (Dewey, Clank), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), Raven-Symoné (Iridessa), Megan Hilty (Rosetta), Pamela Adlon (Vidia), Angela Bartys (Fawn), Matt Lanter (Sled), Debby Ryan (Spike), Grey DeLisle (Gliss), Rob Paulsen (Bobble), Jane Horrocks (Fairy Mary), Jodi Benson (Healing Fairy), Kari Wahlgren (Receptionist), Thomas Lennon (Reading Fairy), Benjamin Diskin (Glacier Fairy), Jesse McCartney (Terence), Kathy Najimy (Minister of Summer), John DiMaggio (Minister of Autumn), Steve Valentine (Minister of Spring), Dee Bradley Baker (Additional Voices), Anjelica Huston (Queen Clarion). Additional Voices: Wade Allain-Marcus, Ranjani Brow, Rachel Crane, Chase Montgomery Fein, Dann Fink, Jeff Fischer, Wendy Hoffmann, Ashley Lambert, Scott Menville, Minae Moji, Allison Roth, Warren Sroka, Kelly Stables, Shane Sweet.
Notable deaths
John Clive (January 6, 1933October 14, 2012) (Yellow Submarine)
Ernest Borgnine (January 24, 1917July 8, 2012) (SpongeBob SquarePants)
Geoffrey Hughes (February 2, 1944July 27, 2012) (Yellow Submarine)
Charles Durning (February 28, 1923December 24, 2012) (The Muppet Movie, Elmo Saves Christmas)
Lucille Bliss (March 31, 1916November 8, 2012) (Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians, Alice in Wonderland, The Secret of NIMH, Robots)
Ken Sansom (April 2, 1927October 8, 2012) (The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too, Boo to You Too! Winnie the Pooh, Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin, The Tigger Movie, Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year, Piglet's Big Movie, Springtime with Roo, Pooh's Heffalump Movie, Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie, My Friends Tigger & Pooh)
Lance LeGault (May 2, 1935September 10, 2012) (Home on the Range)
Digby Wolfe (June 4, 1929May 2, 2012) (The Jungle Book)
Paul L. Smith (June 24, 1936April 25, 2012) (Popeye)
George Sanders (July 3, 1906April 25, 1972) (The Jungle Book)
Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934August 23, 2012) (Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, The Muppet Movie, John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together, The Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Take Manhattan, Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Sesame Street 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration, Muppet Classic Theater, Muppet Treasure Island, Elmo Saves Christmas, Sesame Street: Christmas Songs, Muppets from Space, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, Kermit's Swamp Years, It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie, Muppets & Fairies Ever After, The Muppets, Never Fairies & Muppets)
Phyllis Diller (July 17, 1917August 20, 2012) (A Bug's Life)
Reginald Owen (August 5, 1887November 5, 1972) (Mary Poppins, Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
Ginny Tyler (August 8, 1925July 13, 2012) (The Sword in the Stone, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Mary Poppins)
Whitney Houston (August 9, 1963February 11, 2012) (The Princess Diaries, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement)
Ian Abercrombie (September 11, 1934January 26, 2012) (Rango, MouseHunt)
Norman Alden (September 13, 1924July 27, 2012) (The Sword in the Stone)
Janet Munro (September 28, 1934December 6, 1972) (Darby O'Gill and the Little People, Swiss Family Robinson)
Russell Means (November 10, 1939October 22, 2012) (Pocahontas, Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World)
Laurie Main (November 29, 1922February 8, 2012) (The Great Mouse Detective, Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore)
Michael Clarke Duncan (December 10, 1957September 3, 2012) (Brother Bear, Kung Fu Panda, Cats & Dogs, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore)
Andy Williams (December 3, 1927September 25, 2012) (The Muppet Show)
George Lindsey (December 17, 1928May 6, 2012) (The Rescuers, Robin Hood, The AristoCats)
Mel Shaw (December 19, 1914November 22, 2012) (The Rescuers, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, The Fox and the Hound, The Black Cauldron, The Great Mouse Detective, Bambi)
Robert B. Sherman (December 19, 1925March 5, 2012) (The Jungle Book, The Sword in the Stone, The AristoCats, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too, Mary Poppins, Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
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1973/2013 (of the Lime Age)
New Releases
February 14 — The World's Greatest Athlete is released.
February 15 — Escape from Planet Earth is released to mixed to negative reviews.
March 1 — Charlotte's Web is released to positive reviews and commercial success.
March 1 — A Bug's Life 3D is re-released.
March 8 — Oz the Great and Powerful is released to mixed reviews.
March 15 — From Up on Poppy Hill is released.
March 22 — The Croods is released to positive reviews and was a commercial success.
March 23 — Charley and the Angel is released.
April 5 — Jurassic Park 3D is re-released.
May 3 — Iron Man 3 is released to positive reviews and becomes the first Iron Man film to grossed $1 billion.
May 24 — Epic is released to mixed to positive reviews.
June 20 — One Little Indian is released.
June 21 — Monsters University is released to positive reviews and becomes a mega-hit at the box office.
July 3 — Despicable Me 2 is released to positive reviews and becomes a massive box office hit.
July 3 — The Lone Ranger is released.
July 17 — Turbo is released to positive reviews.
August 9 — Planes is released to negative reviews but was a commercial success.
September 13 — The Little Mermaid 3D is re-released.
September 20 — The Wizard of Oz 3D is re-released.
September 27 — Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 is released to positive reviews and was a commercial success.
October 16 — Toy Story of Terror premieres.
November 1 — Free Birds is released to negative reviews.
November 8 — Robin Hood is released to a mixed to positive reception and modest box office success.
November 8 — Thor: The Dark World is released to positive reviews.
November 22 — Never Fairies & Muppets is released to extremely positive reviews and becomes an international mega-hit, becoming one of the Disney classics to gross $1 billion.
November 27 — Frozen is released to a huge commercial success and strongly positive reviews, becoming the Disney animated film to gross $1 billion.
December 13 — Saving Mr. Banks is released.
December 14 — Superdad is released.
Events
D23 Expo (August 9-11, USA; October 12-14, Tokyo)
The Walt Disney Company celebrated its 90th anniversary.
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse celebrated its 85th anniversary with the release of Get a Horse!, released with Never Fairies & Muppets and Frozen.
Melody Time celebrated its 65th anniversary.
Peter Pan celebrated its 60th anniversary.
The Sword in the Stone celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Robin Hood celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Tokyo Disney Resort celebrates its 30th anniversary, under the theme "The Happiness Year".
Mickey's Christmas Carol celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Oliver & Company celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Jurassic Park celebrated its 20th anniversary.
The Nightmare Before Christmas celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Mulan celebrates its 15th anniversary.
A Bug's Life celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Finding Nemo celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Brother Bear celebrated its 10th anniversary.
WALL-E celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Bolt celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Tinker Bell celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Home video releases
January 8 — Frankenweenie
January 29 — Hotel Transylvania
February 5 — Peter Pan: 60th Anniversary Diamond Edition
February 19 — Monsters, Inc.: Collector's Edition
March 5 — Wreck-It Ralph
March 12 — Rise of the Guardians, The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Special Edition, Brother Bear: Special Edition, Mulan: 15th Anniversary Edition, Who Framed Roger Rabbit: 25th Anniversary Edition
May 7 — A Bug's Life: Collector's Edition
May 21 — Howl's Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro
June 11 — Oz the Great and Powerful, Atlantis: The Lost Empire: Special Edition, The Emperor's New Groove: Special Edition, Lilo & Stitch: Special Edition
August 6 — The Sword in the Stone: 50th Anniversary Edition, Robin Hood: 40th Anniversary Edition, Oliver & Company: 25th Anniversary Edition
August 13 — The Muppet Movie: The Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition
August 20 — Epic, Return to Never Land: Special Edition
August 27 — The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
September 3 — From Up on Poppy Hill
October 1 — The Croods, The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition
October 29 — Monsters University, Cars: Collector's Edition
November 5 — Mickey's Christmas Carol RemasteredMickey's Christmas Carol: 30th Anniversary Edition
November 12 — Turbo
November 19 — Planes
December 10 — Despicable Me 2, Muppet Treasure Island & The Great Muppet Caper: Of Pirates & Pigs Collection, Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition
Albums
March 5 — Songs & Story: Wreck-It Ralph
March 19 — Songs & Story: Mulan
June 18 — Monsters University: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
July 22 — Tinker Bell: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Intrada Records)
August 6 — Planes: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
August 13 — The Muppet Movie
August 20 — Songs & Story: Sofia the First
September 24 — The Little Mermaid Greatest Hits
November 12 — Never Fairies & Muppets: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
November 25 — Frozen: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Characters and cast
Brian Bedford (Robin Hood), Phil Harris (Little John), Monica Evans (Maid Marian), Andy Devine (Friar Tuck), Peter Ustinov (Prince John, King Richard), Terry-Thomas (Sir Hiss), Pat Buttram (Sheriff of Nottingham), Carole Shelley (Lady Kluck), Roger Miller (Allen-a-Dale), George Lindsey (Trigger), Ken Curtis (Nutsy), Billy Whitaker (Skippy), Dana Laurita (Sis), Dori Whitaker (Tagalong), Richie Sanders (Toby), Barbara Luddy (Mother Rabbit, Mother Mouse), J. Pat O'Malley (Otto), Candy Candido (Crocodile), John Fiedler (Church Mouse). Additional Voices: Pamela Adlon, Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Rodger Bumpass, Jane Carr, John Cygan, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Paul Eiding, Bill Farmer, Hope Levy, Sherry Lynn, Mona Marshall, Mickie McGowan, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor, Peter Renaday, Jim Ward.
Kristen Bell (Anna), Idina Menzel (Elsa), Jonathan Groff (Kristoff), Josh Gad (Olaf), Santino Fontana (Hans), Alan Tudyk (Duke), Ciarán Hinds (Pabbie, Grandpa), Chris Williams (Oaken), Stephen J. Anderson (Kai), Maia Wilson (Bulda), Edie McClurg (Gerda), Robert Pine (Bishop), Maurice LaMarche (King), Livvy Stubenrauch (Young Anna), Eva Bella (Young Elsa), Spencer Lacey Ganus (Teen Elsa), Jesse Corti (Spanish Dignitary), Jeffrey Marcus (German Dignitary), Tucker Gilmore (Irish Dignitary). Additional Voices: Ava Acres, Stephen Apostolina, Annaleigh Ashford, Kirk Baily, Jenica Bergere, David Boat, Paul Briggs, Tyree Brown, Woody Buck, June Christopher, Lewis Cleale, Wendy Cutler, Terri Douglas, Eddie Frierson, Jean Gilpin, Jackie Gonneau, Nicholas Guest, Bridget Hoffman, Nick Jameson, Daniel Kaz, John Lavelle, Jennifer Lee, Patricia Lentz, Annie Lopez, Katie Lowes, Mona Marshall, Dara McGarry, Scott Menville, Adam Overett, Paul Pape, Courtney Peldon, Jennifer Perry, Raymond S. Persi, Jean-Michel Richaud, Lynwood Robinson, Carter Sand, Jadon Sand, Katie Silverman, Pepper Sweeney, Fred Tatasciore.
Blayne Weaver (Peter Pan), Lauren Mote (Wendy), Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Kristen Bell (Anna), Lucy Hale (Periwinkle), Idina Menzel (Elsa), Jonathan Groff (Kristoff), Ricky Gervais (Dominic), Bill Hader (Jack Frost), Jesse McCartney (Terence), Michael Caine (Finn McMissile), Emily Mortimer (Holley Shiftwell), Josh Gad (Olaf), Santino Fontana (Hans), Timothy Dalton (Lord Milori), Ty Burrell (Jean Pierre Napoleon), Tina Fey (Nadya), Eddie Izzard (Sir Miles Axlerod), Kelly Macdonald (Fionnoula O'Callaghan), Jeff Bennett (Dewey, Clank), Steve Whitmire (Kermit the Frog, Foo-Foo, Statler, Beaker, Lips, Rizzo the Rat, Link Hogthrob, the Newsman), Eric Jacobson (Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Sam Eagle, Animal), Dave Goelz (The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard, Waldorf), Bill Barretta (Pepé the King Prawn, Rowlf the Dog, Dr. Teeth, the Swedish Chef, Bobo the Bear, Big Mean Carl, Baby Boss, Carlo Flamingo, Leprechaun Security Guard), David Rudman (Scooter, Janice, Miss Poogy, Bobby Benson, Wayne), Matt Vogel (Constantine, Floyd Pepper, Sweetums, Pops, Robin, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, '80s Robot, Camilla, Uncle Deadly), Peter Linz (Walter, Manolo Flamingo), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), Raven-Symoné (Iridessa), Megan Hilty (Rosetta), Pamela Adlon (Vidia), Angela Bartys (Fawn), Seann William Scott (Crash), Josh Peck (Eddie), Brent Musburger (Brent Mustangburger), Joe Mantegna (Grem), Matt Lanter (Sled), Debby Ryan (Spike), Grey DeLisle (Gliss, Lyria), Rob Paulsen (Bobble), Thomas Kretschmann (Professor Z), Peter Jacobson (Acer), Alan Tudyk (Duke), Jane Horrocks (Fairy Mary), Ciarán Hinds (Pabbie, Grandpa), Will Arnett (Lone Gunslinger Vulture), Jay Leno (Fast Tony), Billy West (Bugs, Elmer), Chris Wedge (Scrat), Anjelica Huston (Queen Clarion), Franco Nero (Uncle Topolino), David Hobbs (Himself), Jemaine Clement (Prison King), Chris Williams (Oaken), Jodi Benson (Healing Fairy), Kari Wahlgren (Receptionist), Thomas Lennon (Reading Fairy), Benjamin Diskin (Glacier Fairy), Stephen J. Anderson (Kai), Maia Wilson (Bulda), Edie McClurg (Gerda), Matt Berry (Gustav), Phil Johnston (Mel Dorado, Dung Beetle Dad), Jocelyn Blue (Pound), Jeff Garlin (Otis), Robert Pine (Bishop), Maurice LaMarche (King), Livvy Stubenrauch (Young Anna, Little Bird), Eva Bella (Young Elsa), Spencer Lacey Ganus (Teen Elsa), Michel Michelis (Tomber), Jason Issacs (Siddeley, Leland Turbo), Charity James (Blanko), Lloyd Sherr (Combat Ship), Bruce Campbell (Rod Redline), Joe Alaskey (Daffy, Sylvester), Danny Trejo (Danny Trejo), Ray Liotta (Big Papa), Stanley Townsend (Victor Hugo, Vladmir Trunkov, Ivan the Sparrowman), Velibor Topic (Alexander Hugo), Sig Hansen (Crabby), Colleen Wainwright (Nawt), Catherine Reitman (Bupkus), Vanessa Redgrave (The Queen, Mama Topolino), Stanley Tucci (Ivan the Guard), Christoph Waltz (Himself), Salma Hayek (Herself), Saoirse Ronan (Herself), John Mainieri (J. Curby Gremlin), Roy Conli (Tubbs Pacer, Start Dad), Frank Langella (Beefeater Vicar), Emily Hahn (Ashley), Eric Goldberg (Tweety), Jeff Gordon (Himself), Lewis Hamilton (Himself), June Melby (Bang), Raymond Ochoa (James), Stephen Root (James' Father), Noah Johnston (Billy), Zach Galifianakis (Hobo Joe), Lady Gaga (Herself), Tony Bennett (Himself), Josh Groban (Maximum Security Prisoner), Celine Dion (Piggy's Fairy Godmother), Tom Hiddleston (Great Escapo), Bill Murray (Himself), Larry Bird (Himself), Tom Fahn (Stu, Male Ox), Kat Cressida (Mrs. Darling), Gail Borges (Minister of Winter), Kathy Najimy (Minister of Summer), John DiMaggio (Minister of Autumn), Steve Valentine (Minister of Spring), Jesse Corti (Spanish Dignitary), Jeffrey Marcus (German Dignitary), Tucker Gilmore (Irish Dignitary, Old Molehog), Joseph Bologna (Mr. Start), Hugh Bonneville (Irish Journalist), Sean Combs (Himself), Rob Corddry (First AD), Mackenzie Crook (Prado Museum Guard #1), Debi Derryberry (Diatryma Mom), James Edmund Godwin (Traffic Vulture), Tom Hollander (Theater Manager), Toby Jones (Prado Museum Guard #2), Clea Lewis (Female Toad, Dung Beetle Mom), Ross Lynch (Young Florist), James McAvoy (UPS Guy), Chloe Grace Moretz (Newspaper Girl), Rich Moore (Glyptodon), Hornswoggle (Prisoner), Usher Raymond (Usher), Miranda Richardson (Berliner at Window), Til Schweiger (German Cop), James Sie (Freaky Male, Elk Dad), Mindy Sterling (Female Ox), Renée Taylor (Mrs. Start), Russell Tovey (Champagne Delivery Guy). UK Muppet Performers: Louise Gold, Nigel Plaskitt, Mak Wilson, David Silva Covarrubias. LA Muppet Performers: David Alan Barclay, Tim Blaney, Julianne Buescher, Tyler Bunch, Kevin Carlson, Nathan Danforth, Alice Dinnean, Tanya Haden, Patrick Johnson, Sean W. Johnson, Brian Jones, Bruce Lanoil, James Murray, Michael Oosterom, Brett O'Quinn, Mike Quinn, Michelan Sisti, David Skelly, Alex Vega, Art Vega, Chase Woolner, with Jerry Nelson (Muppet Show Announcer), and Caroll Spinney (Oscar the Grouch). Additional Voices: Ava Acres, Stephen Apostolina, Annaleigh Ashford, Kirk Baily, Dee Bradley Baker, Jenica Bergere, David Boat, Paul Briggs, Tyree Brown, Reed Buck, Woody Buck, June Christopher, Lewis Cleale, Wendy Cutler, Terri Douglas, Jeff Fischer, Eddie Frierson, Daniel Gerson, Jean Gilpin, Jackie Gonneau, Nicholas Guest, Bridget Hoffman, Nick Jameson, John Lavelle, Jennifer Lee, Patrica Lentz, Annie Lopez, Katie Lowes, Mona Marshall, Dara McGarry, Scott Menville, Adam Overett, Paul Pape, Courtney Peldon, Jennifer Perry, Raymond S. Persi, Jean-Michel Richaud, Lynwood Robinson, Trenton Rogers, Carter Sand, Jadon Sand, Katie Silverman, Kath Soucie, Pepper Sweeney, Shane Sweet, Fred Tatasciore, Josie Trinidad.
Billy Crystal (Mike), John Goodman (Sulley), Steve Buscemi (Randy), Helen Mirren (Dean Hardscrabble), Peter Sohn (Squishy), Joel Murray (Don), Sean P. Hayes (Terri), Dave Foley (Terry), Charlie Day (Art), Alfred Molina (Professor Knight), Tyler Labine (Brock Pearson), Nathan Fillion (Johnny), Aubrey Plaza (Claire Wheeler), Bobby Moynihan (Chet), Noah Johnston (Young Mike), Julia Sweeney (Ms. Squibbles), Bonnie Hunt (Mrs. Graves), John Krasinski (Frank McCay), Bill Hader (Scare Games Referee, Slug Student), Beth Behrs (PNK Carrie), Bob Peterson (Roz), John Ratzenberger (Yeti). Additional Voices: Lori Alan, Carlos Alazraqui, Jack Angel, Bob Bergen, Gregg Berger, Rodger Bumpass, Neil Campbell, Patrick Carlyle, Sean Conroy, John Cygan, Greg Dykstra, Paul Eiding, Jessica Evans, Bill Farmer, Keith Ferguson, Andy Fischer-Price, Don Fullilove, Teresa Ganzel, Daniel Gerson, Mike Hanford, Jess Harnell, Brandon Johnson, John Kassir, Elissa Knight, Lindsay Lefler, Dawnn Lewis, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Jason Marsden, Mona Marshall, Tricia McAlpin, Mickie McGowan, Allan McLeod, Alec Medlock, Matthew Mercer, Pam Murphy, David Neher, Laraine Newman, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Bret Parker, Donovan Patton, Dannah Phirman, Jeff Pidgeon, Cristina Pucelli, Jan Rabson, Dan Scanlon, Patrick Seitz, Betsy Sodaro, Joel Spence, Mindy Sterling, Tara Strong, Dave Theune, Marcia Wallace, Jim Ward, Colette Whitaker, April Winchell.
Dane Cook (Dusty Crophopper), Stacy Keach (Skipper), Brad Garrett (Chug), Teri Hatcher (Dottie), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Rochelle), Priyanka Chopra (Ishani), John Cleese (Bulldog), Cedric the Entertainer (Leadbottom), Carlos Alazraqui (El Chupacabra), Roger Craig Smith (Ripslinger), Anthony Edwards (Echo), Val Kilmer (Bravo), Sinbad (Roper), Gabriel Iglesias (Ned, Zed), Brent Musburger (Brent Mustangburger), Colin Cowherd (Colin Cowling), Danny Mann (Sparky), Oliver Kalkofe (Franz/Fliegenhosen), John Ratzenberger (Harland). Additional Voices: Jonathan Adams, Carlos Alazraqui, Jeff Bennett, Klay Hall, Danny Mann, Roger Craig Smith, Mark Allan Stewart, Fred Tatasciore, Emerson Tenney, Kari Wahlgren, Dave Wittenberg. Loop Group: Niyanta Acharya, Greg Baglia, Amlesh Man Bajracharya, Rajia Baroudi, Jennifer Bartels, David Berón, Jack Blessing, Ranjani Brow, Aaron Brownstein, Alexandre Chen, June Christopher, Roma Chugani, Ewan Chung, Michael Corbett, David Cowgill, Rachel Crane, Dann Fink, Mike Gomez, Bridget Hoffman, Wendy Hoffmann, Rif Hutton, Sirena Irwin, Roopashree Jeevaji, John Kassir, Hideo Kimura, Ashley Lambert, Joyce F. Liu, Ahmed Lucan, Nav Mann, Zeus Mendoza, Scott Menville, Juan Pacheco, Elizabeth Pan, Grace Parra, Moira Quirk, Mauricio Ribeiro, Hans Schoeber, Pia Shan, Alan Shearman, David Sheinkopf, Fusako Shiotani, Jaswant Dev Shrestha, Marina Squerciati, Hans Tester, Filip Watermann, Bruce Winant, Petra Wright, Matthew Wolf.
Steve Carell (Gru), Kristen Wiig (Lucy), Benjamin Bratt (Eduardo/El Macho), Miranda Cosgrove (Margo), Russell Brand (Dr. Nefario), Ken Jeong (Floyd), Steve Coogan (Silas), Elsie Fisher (Agnes), Dana Gaier (Edith), Moises Arias (Antonio), Nasim Pedrad (Jillian), Kristen Schaal (Shannon), Pierre Coffin (Kevin, Bob, Stuart, Additional Minion and Evil Minions), Chris Renaud (Additional Minions and Evil Minions, Italian Waiter), Nickolai Stoilov (Arctic Lab Guards), Vanessa Bayer (Flight Attendant). Additional Voices: Ava Acres, Lori Alan, Jack Angel, Eva Bella, Georgia Cook, John Cygan, Debi Derryberry, Jess Harnell, Danny Mann, Mona Marshall, Mickie McGowan, Mason McNulty, Alec Medlock, Laraine Newman, Jan Rabson, Andre Robinson, Katie Silverman, Casey Simpson, Claira Nicole Titman, Jim Ward, April Winchell.
Notable deaths
Phil Ramone (January 5, 1934March 30, 2013) (Oliver & Company, The Muppets at Walt Disney World)
Richard Briers (January 14, 1934February 17, 2013) (Peter Pan)
Jean Stapleton (January 31, 1923May 31, 2013) (Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World)
Lee Thompson Young (February 1, 1984August 19, 2013) (The Famous Jett Jackson)
Patty Andrews (February 16, 1918January 30, 2013) (Melody Time, Make Mine Music)
Virginia Dinning (March 29, 1924October 14, 2013) (Fun & Fancy Free, Melody Time)
Jane Kean (April 10, 1923November 26, 2013) (Pete's Dragon)
Nigel Davenport (May 23, 1928October 25, 2013) (The London Connection)
Sessue Hayakawa (June 10, 1889November 23, 1973) (Swiss Family Robinson)
Jane Henson (June 16, 1934April 2, 2013)
Roger Ebert (June 18, 1942April 4, 2013)
Eleanor Parker (June 26, 1922December 9, 2013) (The Sound of Music)
Ray Harryhausen (June 29, 1920May 7, 2013) (Mighty Joe Young)
Richard LeParmentier (July 16, 1946April 15, 2013) (Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope)
Toby Bluth (July 11, 1940October 31, 2013) (Mickey, Donald, and Goofy: The Three Musketeers, The Tigger Movie)
Richard Griffiths (July 31, 1947March 28, 2013) (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Harry Potter film series, A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa, Hugo)
Peter O'Toole (August 2, 1932December 14, 2013) (Ratatouille)
Jean Sincere (August 16, 1919April 3, 2013) (The Incredibles)
Eileen Brennan (September 3, 1932July 28, 2013) (Private Benjamin)
Paul Walker (September 12, 1973November 30, 2013) (Eight Below, Meet the Deedles)
James Gandolfini (September 18, 1961June 19, 2013) (Where the Wild Things Are)
Arthur Malet (September 24, 1927May 18, 2013) (The Black Cauldron, Mary Poppins, Anastasia, The Secret of NIMH, Hook)
Huell Howser (October 18, 1945January 6, 2013) (Winnie the Pooh, The Pixie Fairies Rescue Squad)
Annette Funicello (October 22, 1942April 8, 2013) (Babes in Toyland, The Monkey's Uncle, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Zorro)
Marcia Wallace (November 1, 1942October 25, 2013) (Monsters University, The Simpsons Movie)
Jonathan Winters (November 11, 1925April 11, 2013) (Frosty Returns, The Flintstones, The Smurfs, The Smurfs 2, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle)
James Avery (November 27, 1945December 31, 2013) (The Prince of Egypt, Splash Mountain)
Luis Van Rooten (November 29, 1906June 17, 1973) (Cinderella)
Edward I. Koch (December 12, 1924February 1, 2013) (The Muppets Take Manhattan)
Frederick Worlock (December 14, 1886August 1, 1973) (101 Dalmatians)
Diane Marie Disney (December 18, 1933November 19, 2013)
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1974/2014
New Releases
January 17 — The Nut Job is released to negative reviews.
February 7 — The LEGO Movie is released to universal acclaim and a mega financial success.
March 7 — Mr. Peabody & Sherman is released to positive reviews but was a moderate commercial success.
March 21 — Muppets Most Wanted is released to positive reviews and was a moderate financial success.
April 4 — Captain America: The Winter Soldier is released to positive reviews.
April 11 — Rio 2 is released to mixed reviews but was a commercial success.
May 9 — Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return is released to negative reviews and was a box office bomb.
May 16 — Million Dollar Arm is released.
May 30 — Maleficent is released to mixed reviews but was a commercial success.
June 6 — Herbie Rides Again is released.
June 13 — How to Train Your Dragon 2 is released to universal acclaim and financial success like its predecessor.
July 2 — Donald and His Friends is released to positive reviews and was a financial success.
July 18 — Planes: Fire and Rescue is released to mixed reviews and was a moderate commercial success.
July 31 — The Bears and I is released.
August 1 — The Castaway Cowboy is released.
August 1 — Guardians of the Galaxy is released to universal acclaim.
September 26 — The Boxtrolls is released to positive reviews and was a commercial success.
October 17 — The Book of Life is released to positive reviews.
November 7 — Big Hero 6 is released to very positive reviews and was a mega commercial success.
November 26 — The Penguins of Madagascar is released to mixed to positive reviews.
December 2 — Toy Story That Time Forget premieres.
December 20 — The Island at the Top of the World is released.
December 20 — Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too premieres.
December 25 — Into the Woods is released to positive reviews.
Events
Donald Duck celebrated his 80th anniversary with the release of Donald and His Friends.
The Wizard of Oz celebrated its 75th anniversary.
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad celebrates its 65th anniversary.
Sleeping Beauty celebrates its 55th anniversary.
"It's a Small World" at New York World's Fair celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Mary Poppins celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Sesame Street celebrated its 45th anniversary.
The Muppet Movie celebrates its 35th anniversary.
The Muppets Take Manhattan celebrated its 30th anniversary.
The Little Mermaid celebrates its 25th anniversary.
The Lion King celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Sleeping Beauty celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Tarzan celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Muppets from Space celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Toy Story 2 celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Home on the Range celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The Incredibles celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Mickey, Donald and Goofy: The Three Musketeers celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The Princess and the Frog celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Tinker Bell & Looney Tunes celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Home video releases
January 28 — Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
February 4 — Free Birds
February 11 — The Jungle Book: Diamond Edition
March 18 — Frozen, Never Fairies & Muppets, The Jungle Book 2
April 1 — The Pirate Fairy
April 15 — The Nut Job
June 17 — The LEGO Movie
July 15 — Rio 2
August 12 — Muppets Most Wanted, Hercules: Special Edition, Tarzan: Special Edition, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad: Special Edition, Fun & Fancy Free: Special Edition, Bedknobs and Broomsticks: Special Edition, Mickey, Donald and Goofy: The Three Musketeers: 10th Anniversary Edition
August 19 — Toy Story of Terror
August 26 — Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
October 7 — Sleeping Beauty: Diamond Edition
October 14 — Mr. Peabody & Sherman
October 28 — Donald and His Friends
November 4 — Maleficent, Planes: Fire & Rescue, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: 50th Anniversary Edition
November 11 — How to Train Your Dragon 2
November 18 — Frozen: Sing Along Edition, Never Fairies & Muppets: Sing Along Edition, The Wind Rises, Kiki's Delivery Service
Albums
January 28 — Sofia the First: Songs From Enchancia
March 18 — Muppets Most Wanted: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
April 28 — The Muppets & Muppets Most Wanted (Intrada Records)
June 17 — Donald and His Friends: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
June 24 — The Legacy Collection: The Lion King
July 15 — Planes: Fire & Rescue: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
August 26 — The Legacy Collection: Mary Poppins
October 7 — The Legacy Collection: Sleeping Beauty
October 27 — Now That's What I Call Disney 3
November 4 — Big Hero 6: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
November 17 — The Legacy Collection: The Little Mermaid
Characters and cast
Scott Adsit (Baymax), Ryan Potter (Hiro), Daniel Henney (Tadashi), T.J. Miller (Fred), Jamie Chung (Go Go), Damon Wayans Jr. (Wasabi), Genesis Rodriguez (Honey Lemon), James Cromwell (Robert Callaghan), Alan Tudyk (Alistair Krei), Maya Rudolph (Cass), Abraham Benrubi (General), Katie Lowes (Abigail), Billy Bush (Newscaster), Daniel Gerson (Desk Sergeant), Paul Briggs (Yama), Charlotte Gulezian (Ringleader), David Shaughnessey (Heathcliff). Additional Voices: Kirk Baily, Reed Buck, June Christopher, Cam Clarke, Roy Conli, Cooper Cowgill, David Cowgill, Marie Crisafulli, Terri Douglas, Jackie Gonneau, Nicholas Guest, Bridget Hoffman, Kelly Hoover, Leah Latham, Jimmy Leung, Yuri Lowenthal, Tim Mertens, Yumi Mizui, Brian Norris, Sundra Oakley, Lynwood Robinson, Shane Sweet, Josie Trinidad.
Dane Cook (Dusty Crophopper), Ed Harris (Blade Ranger), Julie Bowen (Lil' Dipper), Curtis Armstrong (Maru), John Michael Higgins (Cad), Hal Holbrook (Mayday), Wes Studi (Windlifter), Brad Garrett (Chug), Teri Hatcher (Dottie), Stacy Keach (Skipper), Cedric the Entertainer (Leadbottom), Danny Mann (Sparky), Barry Corbin (Ol' Jammer), Regina King (Dynamite), Anna Meara (Winnie), Jerry Stiller (Harvey), Fred Willard (Secretary Of The Interior), Dale Dye (Cabbie), Matt Jones (Drip), Bryan Callen (Avalanche), Danny Pardo (Blackout), Corri English (Pinecone), Kari Wahlgren (Patch), Patrick Warburton (Pulaski), Rene Auberjonois (Concierge), Kevin Michael Richardson (Ryker), Erik Estrada (Nick 'Loop'n' Lopez), Steve Schirripa (Steve), Brent Musburger (Brent Mustangburger), John Ratzenberger (Brodi). Additional Voices: Caroline Aaron, Ferrell Barron, Roberts Gannaway, Kate Micucci, Masasa Moyo, Brad Paisley, Fred Tatasciore. Loop Group: Jack Blessing, Ranjani Brow, William Calvert, Michael Corbett, Debi Derryberry, Lynn Evans, Chase Montgomery Fein, Dan Gordon, Kerry Gutierrez, Geno Henderson, Bridget Hoffman, Wendy Hoffmann, Rif Hutton, Ashley Lambert, Scott Menville, Juan Pacheco, David Sheinkopf, Kelly Stables.
Ricky Gervais (Dominic Badguy), Ty Burrell (Jean Pierre Napoleon), Tina Fey (Nadya), Steve Whitmire (Kermit the Frog, Foo-Foo, Statler, Beaker, Lips, Rizzo the Rat, Link Hogthrob, the Newsman), Eric Jacobson (Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Sam Eagle, Animal), Dave Goelz (The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard, Waldorf), Bill Barretta (Pepé the King Prawn, Rowlf the Dog, Dr. Teeth, the Swedish Chef, Bobo the Bear, Big Mean Carl, Baby Boss, Carlo Flamingo, Leprechaun Security Guard), David Rudman (Scooter, Janice, Miss Poogy, Bobby Benson, Wayne), Matt Vogel (Constantine, Floyd Pepper, Sweetums, Pops, Robin, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, '80s Robot, Camilla, Uncle Deadly), Peter Linz (Walter, Manolo Flamingo), Tony Bennett (Himself), Hugh Bonneville (Irish Journalist), William Brand (Berliner #2), Andrés Cantor (Announcer), Jemaine Clement (Prison King), Kenneth Collard (Berliner #1), Sean Combs (Himself), Rob Corddry (First AD), Mackenzie Crook (Prado Museum Guard #1), Céline Dion (Piggy Fairy Godmother), Lady Gaga (Himself), Zach Galifianakis (Hobo Joe), Josh Groban (Maximum Security Prisoner), Salma Hayek (Herself), Tom Hiddleston (The Great Escapo), Tom Hollander (Theater Manager), Toby Jones (Prado Museum Guard #2), Frank Langella (Beefeater Vicar), Ray Liotta (Big Papa), Ross Lynch (Young Florist), James McAvoy (UPS Guy), Aleksander Mikic (Other Guard), Chloe Grace Moretz (Newspaper Girl), Fleur Poad (Berliner #3), Dylan 'Hornswoggle' Postl (Prisoner One), Usher Raymond (The Usher), Miranda Richardson (Berliner at Window), Saoirse Ronan (Herself), Til Schweiger (German Cop), Russell Tovey (Delivery Man), Danny Trejo (Danny Trejo), Stanley Tucci (Ivan the Guard), Christoph Waltz (Himself). UK Muppet Performers: Louise Gold, Nigel Plaskitt, Mak Wilson, David Silva Covarrubias. LA Muppet Performers: David Alan Barclay, Tim Blaney, Julianne Buescher, Tyler Bunch, Kevin Carlson, Nathan Danforth, Alice Dinnean, Tanya Haden, Patrick Johnson, Sean W. Johnson, Brian Jones, Bruce Lanoil, James Murray, Michael Oosterom, Brett O'Quinn, Mike Quinn, Michelan Sisti, David Skelly, Alex Vega, Art Vega, Chase Woolner
Tony Anselmo (Donald Duck), Rob Paulsen (Jose Carioca), Carlos Alazraqui (Panchito Pistoles), Russi Taylor (Huey, Dewey, Louie), Bret Iwan (Mickey Mouse), Bill Farmer (Goofy, Pluto), Alan Young (Scrooge McDuck), Jim Cummings (Narrator "Pablo the Cold-Hearted Penguin"), Jess Harnell (Present Delivery Weasel). Additional Voices: Ava Acres, Steve Apostolina, Kirk Baily, Eric Bauza, Eva Bella, Reed Buck, Paul Briggs, June Christopher, Cam Clarke, Roy Conli, Cooper Cowgill, David Cowgill, Terri Douglas, Jeff Fischer, Don Fullilove, Elisa Gabrielli, Jackie Gonneau, Nicholas Guest, Bridget Hoffman, Kelly Hoover, Rif Hutton, Daniel Kaz, Luisa Leschin, Yuri Lowenthal, Katie Lowes, Tim Mertens, Jonathan Nicholas, Raymond Ochoa, Lynwood Robinson, Jadon Sand, Alan Shearman, Livvy Stubenrauch, Shane Sweet, Claudette Wells, Lynnanne Zager.
Jay Baruchel (Hiccup), Cate Blanchett (Valka), Gerald Butler (Stoick), Craig Ferguson (Gobber), America Ferrera (Astrid), Jonah Hill (Snotlout), Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Fishlegs), T.J. Miller (Tuffnut), Kristen Wiig (Ruffnut), Djimon Hounsou (Eret)
Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Christina Hendricks (Zarina), Tom Hiddleston (James), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), Raven-Symoné (Iridessa), Megan Hilty (Rosetta), Pamela Adlon (Vidia), Angela Bartys (Fawn), Jim Cummings (Oppenheimer, Port), Carlos Ponce (Bontio), Mick Wingert (Starboard), Kevin Michael Richardson (Yang), Jeff Bennett (Smee, Clank, Fairy Gary), Rob Paulsen (Bobble), Grey DeLisle (MC Fairy, Gliss), Kari Wahlgren (Sweet Pea, Sydney), Jane Horrocks (Fairy Mary), Jesse McCartney (Terence), Anjelica Huston (Queen Clarion). Additional Voices: Ranjani Brow, William Calvert, John Cygan, Lynn Evans, Chase Fein, Dann Fink, Jeff Fischer, Julia Gelb-Zimmerman, Bridget Hoffman, Wendy Hoffmann, Ashely Lambert, AJ LoCascio, Scott Menville, Matthew Mercer, Minae Noji, Juan Pacheco, Jacqueline Pinol, David Sheinkopf, Kari Wahlgren.
Notable deaths
David Ryall (January 5, 1935 — December 25, 2014) (Around the World in 80 Days)
Elaine Stritch (February 2, 1925 — July 17, 2014) (ParaNorman)
Billy De Wolfe (February 18, 1907 — March 5, 1974) (Frosty the Snowman)
Don Pardo (February 22, 1918 — August 18, 2014)
Dickie Jones (February 25, 1927 — July 7, 2014) (Pinocchio)
Lynda Petty (March 6, 1942 — March 25, 2014) (Cars)
Rik Mayall (March 7, 1958 — June 9, 2014) (Valiant)
Stuart Buchanan (March 18, 1894 — February 4, 1974) (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
Maya Angelou (April 4, 1928 — May 28, 2014) (Elmo Saves Christmas)
James Garner (April 7, 1928 — July 19, 2014) (Atlantis: The Lost Empire)
Shirley Temple (April 23, 1928 — February 10, 2014)
Jan Hooks (April 23, 1957 — October 9, 2014) (Simon Birch)
Paul Mazursky (April 25, 1930 — June 30, 2014) (Kung Fu Panda 2)
John Henson (April 25, 1965 — February 14, 2014) (Muppet Treasure Island, Muppets from Space, The Muppets' Wizard of Oz)
Casey Kasem (April 27, 1932 — June 15, 2014) (Scooby-Doo, Ghostbusters, Looney Tunes: Back in Action)
Marcia Strassman (April 28, 1948 — October 24, 2014) (Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Honey, I Blew Up the Kid)
Fred Shields (May 18, 1904 — June 30, 1974) (Bambi)
Martha Wentworth (June 2, 1889 — March 8, 1974) (The Sword in the Stone, 101 Dalmatians)
Joan Rivers (June 8, 1933 — September 4, 2014) (The Muppets Take Manhattan, Shrek 2)
James Shigeta (June 17, 1929 — July 28, 2014) (Mulan)
Tom Magliozzi (June 28, 1937 — November 3, 2014) (Cars)
Arthur Rankin, Jr. (July 19, 1924 — January 30, 2014) (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, The Little Drummer Boy)
Edward Herrmann (July 21, 1943 — December 31, 2014) (Treasure Buddies)
Robin Williams (July 21, 1951 — August 11, 2014) (Aladdin, Aladdin and the King of Thieves, Robots, Happy Feet, Happy Feet Two, FernGully: The Last Rainforest)
Christine Cavanaugh (August 16, 1963 — December 22, 2014) (Rugrats, Babe, Balto)
Christopher Malcolm (August 19, 1946 — February 15, 2014) (Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)
Marian Seldes (August 23, 1928 — October 6, 2014) (Tom and Huck)
Barbara Jo Allen (September 2, 1906 — September 14, 1974) (Sleeping Beauty, The Sword in the Stone)
Richard Kiel (September 13, 1939 — September 10, 2014) (Tangled, Muppets & Fairies Ever After, Happy Gilmore)
Lauren Bacall (September 16, 1924 — August 12, 2014) (Howl's Moving Castle)
Mickey Rooney (September 23, 1920 — April 6, 2014) (The Fox and the Hound, Muppets & Fairies Ever After, Pete's Dragon, The Muppets, Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town)
Elizabeth Peña (September 23, 1959 — October 14, 2014) (The Incredibles)
Margery Mason (September 27, 1913 — January 26, 2014) (The Princess Bride)
Gerry Parkes (October 16, 1924 — October 19, 2014) (A Muppet Family Christmas)
Juanita Moore (October 19, 1914 — January 1, 2014) (The Kid)
Bob Hoskins (October 26, 1942 — April 29, 2014) (Who Framed Roger Rabbit, A Christmas Carol)
Joe Lala (November 3, 1947 — March 18, 2014) (Monsters, Inc.)
Joe Flynn (November 8, 1924 — July 19, 1974) (The Rescuers)
Agnes Moorehead (December 6, 1900 — April 30, 1974) (Charlotte's Web)
Eli Wallach (December 7, 1915 — June 24, 2014) (The Moon-Spinners)
Dave Madden (December 17, 1931 — January 16, 2014) (Charlotte's Web)
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1975/2015
New Releases
February 6 — The Strongest Man in the World is released.
February 6 — The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water is released to positive reviews and becomes a mega-hit.
February 20 — McFarland, USA is released.
March 13 — Cinderella is released to very positive reviews and was a commercial success.
March 20 — A Never Pirate is released to overwhelming positive reviews and becomes a financial hit like the other predecessors.
March 21 — Escape to Witch Mountain is released.
March 27 — Home is released to mixed reviews but was a box office success.
May 1 — Avengers: Age of Ultron is released to positive reviews, becoming the second Avengers film to gross $1 billion.
May 22 — Tomorrowland is released to mixed reviews.
May 22 — When Marnie Was There is released.
June 12 — Jurassic World is released to positive reviews and grossed $1 billion.
June 19 — Inside Out is released to universal acclaim and becomes a mega blockbuster hit.
July 1 — The Apple Dumpling Gang is released.
July 9 — One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing is released.
July 10 — Minions is released to mixed reviews but was a huge commercial success, becoming the first non-Disney animated film to gross $1 billion.
July 17 — Ant-Man is released to positive reviews.
August 7 — Shaun the Sheep Movie is released.
September 18 — Aladdin 3D is re-released.
September 25 — Hotel Transylvania 2 is released to mixed reviews and becomes a mega-hit at the box office.
November 6 — The Peanuts Movie is released to positive reviews.
November 25 — The Good Dinosaur is released to positive reviews but was a moderate commercial success.
December 18 — Star Wars: The Force Awakens is released to very positive reviews and significant financial success, becoming the first Star Wars film to gross $2 billion.
December 25 — Ride a Wild Pony is released.
Events
D23 Expo (August 14-16, USA; November 6-8, Tokyo)
Pluto celebrates its 85th anniversary.
Pinocchio celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Fantasia celebrated its 75th anniversary.
The Three Caballeros celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Cinderella celebrates its 65th anniversary.
Lady and the Tramp celebrated its 60th anniversary.
Disneyland begins its 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration.
The Sound of Music celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The AristoCats celebrates its 45th anniversary.
Star Wars Episode VI: The Empire Strikes Back celebrates its 35th anniversary.
The Black Cauldron celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Cinderella celebrates its 25th anniversary.
DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp celebrated its 25th anniversary.
The Rescuers Down Under celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Pocahontas celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Toy Story celebrated its 20th anniversary.
The Emperor's New Groove celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Chicken Little celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Toy Story 3 celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Tangled celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Muppets & Fairies Ever After celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Despicable Me celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue celebrates its 5th anniversary.
Disney acquired the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise since the home video release of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.
Home video releases
January 20 — The Boxtrolls
January 27 — The Book of Life
February 10 — 101 Dalmatians: Diamond Edition
February 24 — Big Hero 6
March 3 — Legend of the NeverBeast, The Sound of Music: 50th Anniversary Edition
March 17 — The Penguins of Madagascar
June 3 — The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
June 17 — Spirited Away, The Cat Returns
July 28 — Home
August 18 — A Never Pirate, Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Film Collection
September 15 — Cinderella
October 2 — Avengers: Age of Ultron
October 6 — When Marnie Was There
October 13 — Aladdin: Diamond Edition, Tomorrowland
November 3 — Inside Out, Toy Story That Time Forget
November 10 — Star Wars saga (I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
November 24 — Shaun the Sheep Movie
November 29 — Toy Story, Toy Story 2, & Toy Story 3: 20th Anniversary 3-Film Boxset
December 8 — Minions
Albums
January 3 — The Legacy Collection: Fantasia
February 2 — Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Intrada Records)
February 3 — The Legacy Collection: Pinocchio
February 16 — Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Intrada Records)
March 10 — Cinderella: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, A Never Pirate: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
April 28 — The Legacy Collection: Lady and the Tramp (Intrada Records)
June 16 — Inside Out: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, The Legacy Collection: Cinderella
July 10 — The Legacy Collection: Toy Story
August 7 — The Legacy Collection: Pocahontas
August 18 — The Legacy Collection: The AristoCats, The Legacy Collection: Disneyland
November 20 — The Good Dinosaur: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Characters and cast
Amy Poehler (Joy), Phyllis Smith (Sadness), Richard Kind (Bing Bong), Bill Hader (Fear), Lewis Black (Anger), Mindy Kaling (Disgust), Kaitlyn Dias (Riley), Diane Lane (Mom), Kyle MacLachlan (Dad), Paula Poundstone (Forgetter Paula), Bobby Moynihan (Forgetter Bobby), Paula Pell (Dream Director, Mom's Anger), Dave Goelz (Subconscious Guard Frank), Frank Oz (Subconscious Guard Dave), Josh Cooley (Jangles), Flea (Mind Worker Cop Jake), John Ratzenberger (Fritz), Carlos Alazraqui (Brazilian Helicopter Pilot), Peter Sagal (Clown's Joy), Rashida Jones (Cool Girl's Emotions). Additional Voices: Lori Alan, Carlos Alazraqui, Gregg Berger, Aurora Blue, Veronika Bonell, Lola Cooley, John Cygan, Dani Dare, Andrea Datzman, Ronnie Del Carmen, Pete Docter, Keith Ferguson, Tony Fucile, Mary Gibbs, Randy Hahn, Carter Hastings, Jacob Hopkins, Emma Hudak, Evan Hudak, Dara Iruka, Molly Jackson, Danielle Jones, Sophia Lee Karadi, Elissa Knight, Erik Langley, Dawnn Lewis, Sherry Lynn, Tony Maki, Mona Marshall, Laraine Newman, Bret Parker, Paula Pell, Phil Proctor, Murray Pearl Schaeffer, Patrick Seitz, Paris Van Dyke, Jim Ward, Lennon Wynn, Dash Zamm.
Raymond Ochoa (Arlo), Jack Bright (Spot), Jeffrey Wright (Poppa), Sam Elliott (Butch), Steve Zahn (Thunderclap), Frances McDormand (Momma), A.J. Buckley (Nash), Anna Paquin (Ramsey), Peter Sohn (Forrest Woodbush), David Boat (Bubbha), Marcus Scribner (Buck), Maleah Nipay-Padilla (Young Libby), Mandy Freund (Downpour), Steven Clay Hunter (Coldfront), Carrie Paff (Lurleane), Calum Grant (Pervis), John Ratzenberger (Earl), Jack McGraw (Young Arlo), Ryan Teeple (Young Buck). Additional Voices: Charlie Bright, Emily Davis, Tony Fucile, Zoe Larkin, Courtney Lockwood, Aldan McGraw, Ava Schaffer, Lena Schaffer.
Sarah Bolger (Jane Hawkins), Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Ariel Winter (Sofia), Christina Hendricks (Zarina), Kiernan Shipka (Oona), Tom Hiddleston (James), Ralph Fiennes (Long John Silver), Billy Connolly (Billy Bones), Jennifer Saunders (Mrs. Bluveridge), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), Raven-Symoné (Iridessa), Megan Hilty (Rosetta), Pamela Adlon (Vidia), Ginnifer Goodwin (Fawn), Steve Whitmire (Kermit, Rizzo, Statler, Beaker, Foo-Foo, Lips, Link Hogthrob, Newsman), Eric Jacobson (Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Sam Eagle, Animal, Black Dog), Dave Goelz (Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Waldorf, Zoot, Beauregard), Bill Barretta (Clueless Morgan, Pepé the Prawn, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Swedish Chef, Bobo, Big Mean Carl), David Rudman (Bad Polly, Scooter, Janice, Miss Poogy, Wayne, Bobby Benson), Matt Vogel (Mad Monty, Blind Pew, Sweetums, Sgt. Floyd Pepper, Camilla, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, '80s Robot, Crazy Harry, Uncle Deadly), Peter Linz (Walter), Tyler Bunch (Spa'am), Wayne Brady (Clover), Sara Ramirez (Queen Miranda), Darcy Rose Byrnes (Amber), Zach Callison (James), Travis Willingham (King Roland), Jodi Benson (Ariel, Queen Emmaline), Jim Cummings (Oppenheimer, Port, Admiral Hornpipe), Carlos Ponce (Bontio), Mick Wingert (Starboard), Kevin Michael Richardson (Yang), Jeff Bennett (Farley, Smee, Clank, Fairy Gary), Rob Paulsen (Bobble), Grey DeLisle (MC Fairy, Gliss), Kari Wahlgren (Sweet Pea, Sydney), Jess Harnell (Cedric), Tim Gunn (Baileywick), John Ross Bowie (Sven), Phil Morris (Plank), Sarah Mitchell (Cora), Jane Horrocks (Fairy Mary), Jesse McCartney (Terence), Anjelica Huston (Queen Clarion). Additional Voices: Ava Acres, Stephen Apostolina, Eva Bella, Steven Blum, David Boat, Veronika Bonell, Cam Clarke, Cooper Cowgill, David Cowgill, Dani Dare, Brian T. Delaney, Jessica DiCicco, Neil Dickson, Alastair Duncan, Terri Douglas, Eddie Frierson, Jeff Fischer, Don Fullilove, Elisa Gabrielli, Pierce Gagnon, Jean Gilpin, Jackie Gonneau, Nicholas Guest, Carter Hastings, Bridget Hoffman, Kelly Hoover, Lex Lang, Marcella Lentz-Pope, Yuri Lowenthal, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Matthew Mercer, Laraine Newman, Paul Pape, Phil Proctor, Andre Robinson, Carter Sand, Patrick Seitz, James Sie, Shane Sweet, Fred Tatasciore, Kari Wahlgren, Audrey Wasilewski, Lynnanne Zager.
Ginnifer Goodwin (Fawn), Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Rosario Dawson (Nyx), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), Raven-Symoné (Iridessa), Megan Hilty (Rosetta), Pamela Adlon (Vidia), Danai Gurira (Fury), Chloe Bennet (Chase), Thomas Lennon (Scribble), Jeff Corwin (Buck), Olivia Holt (Morgan), Grey DeLisle (Narrator), Kari Wahlgren (Robin), Anjelica Huston (Queen Clarion). Additional Voices: Ranjani Brow, William Calvert, Michael Corbett, Lynn Evans, Julie Falls, Peter Falls, Jackie Gonneau, Dan Gordon, Kerry Gutierrez, Bridget Hoffman, Wendy Hoffmann, Ashley Lambert, AJ Locascio, Scott Menville, Juan Pacheco, Jessica Pennington, Melissa Goodwin Shepherd, Shane Sweet.
Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), Daisy Ridley (Rey), John Boyega (Finn), Oscar Issac (Poe Dameron), Lupita Nyong'o (Maz Kanata), Andy Serkis (Supreme Leader Snoke), Domhnall Gleeson (General Hux), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Bill Hader, Ben Schwartz (BB-8), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Max von Sydow (Lor San Tekka), Gwendoline Christie (Captain Phasma), Kenny Baker (R2-D2)
Antonio Banderas (Burger Beard), Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants, Gary, Agreeable Mob Member, Waffle), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Mr. Lawrence (Plankton, Plankton Robot, News Anchor Fish), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward Tentacles, Doctor, Angry Mob Member #2, Doughnut, Squidwardosaurus Rex), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick Star, Male Fish, Eager Member), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy Cheeks), Matt Berry (Bubbles), Eric Bauza (Seagulls), Tim Conway (Seagulls), Eddie Deezen (Seagulls), Rob Paulsen (Seagulls), Kevin Michael Richardson (Seagulls), April Stewart (Seagulls), Cree Summer (Seagulls), Billy West (Seagulls), Carlos Alazraqui (Seagulls, Dead Parrot), Nolan North (Seagulls, Dead Parrot, Pigeon Cabbie), Paul Tibbitt (Kyle, Helpful Angry Mob Member), Jill Talley (Karen the Computer Wife, Harold's Wife, Ice Cream Cone #2), Dee Bradley Baker (Sandals, Customer #1, Fish on Bubble, Perch Perkins, Angry Fish, Maple Syrup Jar, Waffle, Ice Cream Cone #1, Furballs, Giant Cute Kitty, Rainbow, Spotlight Guard, Angry Guard #1, Tough Mob Member), Sirena Irwin (Computer Voice, Shocked Mob Member), Mary Jo Catlett (Mrs. Puff), Mark Fite (Customer #2), Thomas F. Wilson (Angry Customer #1), Riki Lindhome, Kate Micucci (Popsicles), Stephen Hillenburg (Baby in Stroller), Lori Alan (Pearl)
Notable deaths
Robert Loggia (January 3, 1930 — December 4, 2015) (Oliver & Company)
Rod Taylor (January 11, 1930 — January 7, 2015) (101 Dalmatians)
Richard Bakalyan (January 29, 1931 — February 27, 2015) (The Fox and the Hound)
Barrie Ingham (February 10, 1932 — January 23, 2015) (The Great Mouse Detective)
Cyril Delevanti (February 23, 1889 — December 13, 1975) (Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
Alex Rocco (February 29, 1936 — July 18, 2015) (A Bug's Life)
Nicholas Smith (March 5, 1934 — December 6, 2015) (Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit)
Susan Sheridan (March 18, 1947 — August 9, 2015) (The Black Cauldron)
Leonard Nimoy (March 26, 1931 — February 27, 2015) (Atlantis: The Lost Empire)
Richard Dysart (March 30, 1929 — April 5, 2015) (Castle in the Sky)
Roger Rees (May 5, 1944 — July 10, 2015) (Return to Never Land)
Christopher Lee (May 27, 1922 — June 7, 2015) (Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Lord of the Rings, Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, The Last Unicorn)
Kevin Corcoran (June 10, 1949 — October 6, 2015) (Swiss Family Robinson)
Zoe Leader (July 1, 1949 — March 3, 2015) (The Lion King)
Arthur Treacher (July 23, 1894 — December 14, 1975) (Mary Poppins)
Lance Percival (July 26, 1933 — January 6, 2015) (Yellow Submarine)
Stan Freberg (August 7, 1926 — April 7, 2015) (Lady and the Tramp, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Stuart Little)
John Stephenson (August 9, 1923 — May 15, 2015) (Charlotte's Web)
James Horner (August 14, 1953 — June 22, 2015) (Titanic, Avatar, The Land Before Time, How the Grinch Stole Christmas)
Maureen O'Hara (August 17, 1920 — October 24, 2015) (The Parent Trap)
Michael Earl (September 10, 1959 — December 23, 2015) (Sesame Street, The Muppet Movie, The Muppets Take Manhattan)
Anne Meara (September 20, 1929 — May 23, 2015) (Planes: Fire & Rescue)
Anita Gordon (December 21, 1929 — May 10, 2015) (Fun and Fancy Free)
Don Barclay (December 26, 1892 — October 16, 1975) (Peter Pan, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Mary Poppins)
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1976
New Releases
January 15 — Norm of the North is released.
January 29 — Kung Fu Panda 3 is released to positive reviews.
January 29 — The Finest Hours is released to mixed reviews.
February 5 — No Deposit, No Return is released.
February 26 — The Never Animals of Zootropolis is released to extremely positive reviews and becomes a mega international commercial success.
March 4 — Zootopia is released to universal acclaim and becomes a mega international commercial success.
March 18 — The Little Prince is released.
April 15 — The Jungle Book is released to critical acclaim.
May 20 — The Angry Birds Movie is released.
May 27 — Alice Through the Looking Glass is released.
June 17 — Finding Dory is released.
July 1 — Treasure of Matecumbe is released.
July 7 — Gus is released.
July 8 — The Secret Life of Pets is released.
July 22 — Ice Age: Collision Course is released.
August 12 — Pete's Dragon is released.
August 19 — Kubo and the Two Strings is released.
September 23 — Storks is released.
November 4 — Trolls is released.
November 23 — Moana is released.
December 17 — The Shaggy D.A. and Freaky Friday were released.
December 21 — Sing is released.
Events
Dumbo celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Make Mine Music celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Song of the South celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 65th anniversary.
101 Dalmatians celebrates its 55th anniversary.
Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Walt Disney World celebrates its 45th anniversary.
The Muppet Show celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The Great Muppet Caper celebrated its 35th anniversary.
The Fox and the Hound celebrated its 35th anniversary.
Pixar celebrated its 30th anniversary with the release of Finding Dory.
The Great Mouse Detective celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Beauty and the Beast celebrates its 25th anniversary.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Muppet Treasure Island celebrated its 20th anniversary.
101 Dalmatians celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Tokyo DisneySea celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Monsters, Inc. celebrated its 15th anniversary.
Cars celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The Pixie Fairies Rescue Squad celebrated its 5th anniversary.
Home video releases
January 12 — Hotel Transylvania 2
February 2 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Walt Disney Signature Collection
February 23 — The Good Dinosaur
March 8 — The Peanuts Movie
April 5 — Star Wars: The Force Awakens
June 14 — Saludos Amigos & The Three Caballeros: 2-Movie Collection, Make Mine Music & Melody Time: 2-Movie Collection, The Black Cauldron: Special Edition
August 2 — Song of the South & So Dear to My Heart: 2-Movie Collection
October 11 — Beauty and the Beast: The Walt Disney Signature Collection
Albums
February 15 — The Rescuers Down Under: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Intrada Records)
February 23 — The Never Animals of Zootropolis: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
March 4 — Zootopia: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
April 15 — The Jungle Book: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
May — The Legacy Collection: Cars, The Legacy Collection: 101 Dalmatians
June — Finding Dory: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, The Legacy Collection: Walt Disney World, The Legacy Collection: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
July — The Legacy Collection: Monsters, Inc., The Legacy Collection: Alice in Wonderland
August — The Legacy Collection: Dumbo, The Legacy Collection: The Great Mouse Detective
September — The Legacy Collection: Beauty and the Beast, The Legacy Collection: Song of the South
November — Moana: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Characters and cast
Ellen DeGeneres (Dory), Albert Brooks (Marlin), Hayden Rolence (Nemo), Ed O'Neill (Hank), Kaitlin Olson (Destiny), Ty Burrell (Bailey), Diane Keaton (Jenny), Eugene Levy (Charlie), Willem Dafoe (Gill), Vicki Lewis (Deb), Idris Elba (Fluke), Dominic West (Rudder), Bob Peterson (Mr. Ray), Andrew Stanton (Crush), Bennett Dammann (Squirt), Bill Hader (), Kate McKinnon (), Torbin Xan Bullock (Becky), John Ratzenberger (Fish School). Additional Voices: Lori Alan, Carlos Alazraqui, Bob Bergen, Veronika Bonell, Cathy Cavadini, Dani Dare, John DeMita, Jess Harnell, Carter Hastings, Molly Jackson, Daamen Krall, Riley Lio, Mona Marshall, Phil Proctor, Patrick Seitz, Emma Shannon, Gunnar Sizemore, Regina Taufen, Ashlyn Faith Williams.
Ginnifer Goodwin (Judy Hopps), Jason Bateman (Nick Wilde), Idris Elba (Chief Bogo), Jenny Slate (Bellwether), Nate Torrence (Clawhauser), Bonnie Hunt (Bonnie Hopps), Don Lake (Stu Hopps), Tommy Chong (Yax), J.K. Simmons (Mayor Lionheart), Octavia Spencer (Mrs. Otterton), Alan Tudyk (Duke Weaselton), Shakira (Gazelle), Raymond S. Persi (Flash), Della Saba (Young Hopps), Maurice LaMarche (Mr. Big), Phil Johnston (Gideon Grey), Fuschia! (Drill Sergeant), John DiMaggio (Jerry Jumbeaux Jr.), Katie Lowes (Badger Doctor), Gita Reddy (Nangi), Jesse Corti (Mr. Manchas), Tommy 'Tiny' Lister (Finnick), Josh Dallas (Frantic Pig), Leah Latham (Fru Fru), Rich Moore (Doug), Kath Soucie (Young Nick), Peter Mansbridge (Peter Moosebridge), Byron Howard (Bucky Oryx-Antlerson, Travis), Jared Bush (Pronk Oryx-Antlerson), Mark Rhino Smith (Officer McHorn), Josie Trinidad (Landlady), John Lavelle (Mouse Foreman), Kristen Bell (Priscilla). Additional Voices: Evelyn Wilson Bresee, Hewitt Bush, Jill Cordes, Madeleine Curry, Terri Douglas, Melissa Goodwin Shepherd, Zach King, Dave Kohut, Jeremy Milton, Pace Paulsen, Fabienne Rawley, Brad Simonsen, Claire K. Smith, Jackson Stein, David A. Thibodeau, John Wheeler, Hannah G. Williams.
Ginnifer Goodwin (Fawn, Judy Hopps), Jim Carrey (Horton), Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Jason Bateman (Nick Wilde), Steve Carell (Mayor), Idris Elba (Chief Bogo), Carol Burnett (Kangaroo), Jenny Slate (Bellwether), Rosario Dawson (Nyx), Nate Torrence (Clawhauser), Will Arnett (Vlad), Seth Rogen (Morton), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), Raven-Symoné (Iridessa), Megan Hilty (Rosetta), Pamela Adlon (Vidia), Dan Fogler (Councilman, Yummo Wickersham), Isla Fisher (Dr. Mary Lou Larue), Bonnie Hunt (Bonnie Hopps), Don Lake (Stu Hopps), Jonah Hill (Tommy), Amy Poehler (Sally O'Malley), Tommy Chong (Yax), J.K. Simmons (Mayor Lionheart), Octavia Spencer (Mrs. Otterton), Jaime Pressly (Mrs. Quilligan), Alan Tudyk (Duke Weaselton), Charles Osgood (Narrator), Danai Gurira (Fury), Chloe Bennet (Chase), Thomas Lennon (Scribble), Josh Flitter (Rudy), Niecy Nash (Miss Yelp), Jesse McCartney (JoJo), Anjelica Huston (Queen Clarion), Shakira (Gazelle), Raymond S. Persi (Flash), Della Saba (Young Judy), Maurice LaMarche (Mr. Big), Phil Johnston (Gideon Grey), Ava Acres (Hedy, Hooly), Jack Angel (Old Time Who), Eva Bella (Helen), Emily Hahn (Heather), Jeff Corwin (Buck), Olivia Holt (Morgan), Fuschia! (Drill Sergeant), Jan Rabson (Town Cryer), John Cygan (Who), Jess Harnell (Another Who), Debi Derryberry (Who Mom), John DiMaggio (Jerry Jumbeaux Jr.), Merit Leighton (Hildy, Holly), Annie Lopez (Who Kid), Carlos Alazraqui (Wickersham Guard #1), Bill Farmer (Willie Bear), Tucker Gilmore (Joe), Spencer Lacey Ganus (Who Girl), Noah Cyrus (Helga), Roy Conli (Obnoxious Who), Mia Talerico (Katie), Katie Lowes (Badger Doctor), Gita Reddy (Nangi), Jesse Corti (Mr. Manchas), Tommy 'Tiny' Lister (Finnick), Josh Dallas (Frantic Pig), Leah Latham (Fru Fru), Molly Jackson (Heidi, Haley), Livvy Stubenrauch (Hanna), Rich Moore (Doug), Laraine Newman (Glummox Mom), Kath Soucie (Young Nick), Lloyd Sherr (Wickersham Guard #2), Peter Mansbridge (Peter Moosebridge), Grey DeLisle (Legend Narrator), Kari Wahlgren (Robin), Colleen O'Shaughnessey (Angela), Dove Cameron (Jessica), Joe Pasquale (The Dentist), Byron Howard (Bucky Oryx-Antlerson), Jared Bush (Pronk Oryx-Antlerson), Mark Rhino Smith (Officer McHorn), Josie Trinidad (Landlady), John Lavelle (Mouse Foreman), Kristen Bell (Priscilla), Tyree Brown (Who Child #1). Additional Voices: Isabella Acres, Carlos Alazraqui, Dee Bradley Baker, Bob Bergen, Evelyn Wilson Bresee, Hewitt Bush, Jill Cordes, Madeleine Curry, Terri Douglas, Keith Ferguson, Teresa Ganzel, Melissa Goodwin Shepherd, John Kassir, Zach King, Dave Kohut, Sherry Lynn, Danny Mann, Mona Marshall, Mickie McGowan, Jeremy Milton, Pace Paulsen, Fabienne Rawley, Patrick Seitz, Brad Simonsen, Claire K. Smith, Jackson Stein, David A. Thibodeau, Frank Welker, John Wheeler, Hannah G. Williams.
Jack Black (Po), Bryan Cranston (Li), Dustin Hoffman (Shifu), Angelina Jolie (Tigress), J.K. Simmons (Kai), Jackie Chan (Monkey), Seth Rogen (Mantis), Lucy Liu (Viper), David Cross (Crane), Kate Hudson (Mei Mei), James Hong (Mr. Ping), Randall Duk Kim (Oogway).
Notable deaths
David Bowie (January 8, 1947 — January 10, 2016)
Brian Bedford (February 16, 1935 — January 13, 2016) (Robin Hood)
George Kennedy (February 18, 1925 — February 28, 2016) (Cats Don't Dance)
Alan Rickman (February 21, 1946 — January 14, 2016) (Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter film series)
Jack Lindquist (March 15, 1927 — February 28, 2016) (Muppets & Fairies Ever After, Disneyland)
Joe Alaskey (April 17, 1952 — February 3, 2016) (Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Rugrats)
Walter Fitzgerald (May 18, 1896 — December 20, 1976) (Darby O'Gill and the Little People, Treasure Island)
Richard Libertini (May 21, 1933 — January 7, 2016) (DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp)
Prince (June 7, 1958 — April 21, 2016) (Happy Feet, Muppets Tonight)
Erik Bauersfeld (June 28, 1922 — April 3, 2016) (Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
Daniel Gerson (August 1, 1966 — February 6, 2016) (Big Hero 6, Cars 3, Monsters University, Monsters, Inc.)
David Smyrl (September 13, 1935 — March 22, 2016) (Elmo Saves Christmas)
Doris Roberts (November 4, 1925 — April 17, 2016) (National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Aliens in the Attic)
Garry Shandling (November 29, 1949 — March 24, 2016) (Over the Hedge, The Jungle Book, Iron Man 2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier)
Ramsay Hill (November 30, 1890 — February 3, 1976) (101 Dalmatians)
Kirk Douglas (December 9, 1916 — 2016) (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea)
Frankie Darro (December 22, 1917 — December 25, 1976) (Pinocchio)

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