Thursday, December 29, 2016

The Renaissance

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1989
New Releases
May 24 — Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is released.
June 23 — Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is released.
August 18 — Cheetah 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
January 25 — 101 Dalmatians celebrated its 28th birthday.
January 29 — Sleeping Beauty celebrated its 30th anniversary.
February 15 — Cinderella celebrates its 39th birthday.
June 22 — The Muppet Movie celebrated its 10th anniversary.
August 25 — The Wizard of Oz celebrated its 50th anniversary.
August 27 — Mary Poppins celebrates its 25th anniversary.
October 5 — The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad celebrated its 40th anniversary.
October 18 — The Jungle Book celebrated its 22nd birthday.
November 10 — Sesame Street celebrated its 20th anniversary.
December 16 — The Small One celebrates its 11th birthday.
December 21 — The Three Caballeros celebrated its 45th 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)
  • 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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1990
New Releases
August 3 — DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp is released.
November 16 — The Rescuers Down Under is released.
Events
February 3 — The Three Caballeros celebrated its 45th anniversary.
February 7 — Pinocchio celebrated its 50th anniversary.
February 15 — Cinderella celebrated its 40th anniversary.
March 2 — The Sound of Music celebrates its 25th anniversary.
June 22 — Lady and the Tramp celebrated its 35th anniversary, The Muppet Movie celebrates its 11th birthday.
July 17 — Disneyland celebrates its 35th anniversary.
July 24 — The Black Cauldron celebrates its 5th anniversary.
July 26 — Alice in Wonderland celebrates its 39th birthday.
November 8 — Robin Hood celebrates its 17th birthday.
November 13 — Fantasia celebrated its 50th anniversary.
December 24 — The AristoCats celebrated its 20th 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.
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
  • Jackie Moran (January 26, 1923September 20, 1990) (Gone with with Wind)
  • 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)
  • Terry-Thomas (July 14, 1911January 8, 1990) (Robin Hood)
  • Helene Stanley (July 17, 1929December 27, 1990) (Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, 101 Dalmatians)
  • 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)
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1991
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.
November 22 — Beauty and the Beast is released to widespread acclaim and was a huge financial success.
Events
January 25 — 101 Dalmatians celebrated its 30th anniversary.
February 4 — Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree celebrates its 25th anniversary.
February 7 — Pinocchio celebrates its 51st birthday.
April 20 — Make Mine Music celebrates its 45th anniversary.
July 2 — The Great Mouse Detective celebrated its 5th anniversary.
July 10 — The Fox and the Hound celebrated its 10th anniversary.
July 24 — The Black Cauldron celebrated its 6th birthday.
July 26 — Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 40th anniversary.
September 13 — The Muppet Show celebrated its 15th anniversary.
October 1 — Walt Disney World celebrated its 20th anniversary.
October 23 — Dumbo celebrated its 50th anniversary.
November 12 — Song of the South celebrated its 45th anniversary.
November 13 — Fantasia celebrates its 51st birthday.
December 5 — Walt Disney celebrated its 90th anniversary.
December 25 — The Sword in the Stone celebrated its 28th birthday.
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.
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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1992
New Releases
April 3 — Rock-a-Doodle is released.
April 10 — Newsies is released.
April 10 — FernGully: The Last Rainforest 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
January 29 — Sleeping Beauty celebrates its 33rd birthday.
February 5 — Peter Pan celebrates its 39th birthday.
March 11 — The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh celebrates its 15th anniversary.
April 12 — Disneyland Paris opens near Paris, France.
May 25 — Goofy celebrated its 60th anniversary.
June 22 — The Rescuers celebrated its 15th anniversary.
July 10 — The Fox and the Hound celebrates its 11th birthday, The Brave Little Toaster celebrates its 5th anniversary.
August 13 — Bambi celebrated its 50th anniversary.
August 27 — Mary Poppins celebrated its 28th birthday.
October 18 — The Jungle Book celebrated its 25th anniversary.
December 21 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 55th anniversary.
December 24 — The AristoCats celebrated its 22nd birthday.
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)
  • 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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1993
New Releases
February 3 — Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey 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.
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 12 — The Three Musketeers is released.
December 17 — Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers is released.
Events
February 5 — Peter Pan celebrated its 40th anniversary.
February 6 — Saludos Amigos celebrated its 50th anniversary.
April 15 — Tokyo Disney Resort celebrated its 10th anniversary.
May 27 — Melody Time celebrated its 45th anniversary.
July 30 — Disney acquires Miramax.
October 1 — Walt Disney World celebrated its 22nd birthday.
November 8 — Robin Hood celebrated its 20th anniversary.
November 18 — Mickey Mouse celebrated its 65th anniversary, Oliver & Company celebrated its 5th anniversary.
December 13 — Bedknobs and Broomsticks celebrated its 22nd birthday.
December 21 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 56th birthday.
December 25 — The Sword in the Stone celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Home video releases
March 26 — Pinocchio
October 1 — Aladdin
Characters and cast
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)
  • William Bakewell (May 2, 1908April 15, 1993) (Gone with the Wind)
  • Vincent Price (May 27, 1911October 25, 1993) (The Great Mouse Detective)
  • Marcellite Garner (July 3, 1910July 26, 1993) (Minnie Mouse)
  • 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)
  • Mary Moder (November 28, 1905July 11, 1993) (Three Little Pigs)
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1994
New Releases
January 14 — Iron Will is released.
February 11 — Blank Check 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.
November 11 — The Santa Clause is released.
November 18 — The Swan Princess is released.
November 24 — The Pagemaster is released.
Events
January 29 — Sleeping Beauty celebrates its 35th anniversary.
January 30 — So Dear to My Heart celebrates its 45th anniversary.
March 11 — The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh celebrates its 17th birthday.
April 10 — "It's a Small World" at New York World's Fair celebrated its 30th anniversary.
June 9 — Donald Duck's 60th anniversary is celebrated.
June 22 — Lady and the Tramp celebrates its 39th birthday, The Rescuers celebrates its 17th birthdayThe Muppet Movie celebrates its 15th anniversary, Who Framed Roger Rabbit celebrated its 6th birthday.
July 13 — The Muppets Take Manhattan celebrated its 10th anniversary.
August 25 — The Wizard of Oz celebrated its 55th anniversary.
August 27 — Mary Poppins celebrated its 30th anniversary.
October 5 — The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad celebrated its 45th anniversary.
November 3 — Pete's Dragon celebrates its 17th birthday.
November 10 — Sesame Street celebrated its 25th anniversary.
November 17 — The Little Mermaid celebrated its 5th anniversary.
November 18 — Oliver & Company celebrated its 6th birthday.
December 5 — Disney Interactive is founded.
December 16 — Mickey's Christmas Carol celebrates its 11th birthday.
December 21 — The Three Caballeros celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Michael Eisner becomes Disney president.
Home video releases
March 4 — The Fox and the Hound
May 20 — The Return of Jafar
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)
  • 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)
  • Eric Linden (September 15, 1909July 14, 1994) (Gone with the Wind)
  • John Candy (October 31, 1950March 4, 1994) (The Rescuers Down Under)
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1995
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.
June 23 — Pocahontas is released to commercial success, but receives mixed reviews.
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 — Balto is released.
Events
January 25 — 101 Dalmatians celebrated its 34th birthday.
February 3 — The Three Caballeros celebrated its 50th anniversary.
February 7 — Pinocchio celebrated its 55th anniversary.
February 15 — Cinderella celebrates its 45th anniversary.
March 2 — The Sound of Music celebrated its 30th anniversary.
June 22 — Lady and the Tramp celebrated its 40th anniversary.
July 17 — Disneyland celebrated its 40th anniversary.
July 24 — The Black Cauldron celebrated its 10th anniversary.
August 25 — The Wizard of Oz celebrated its 56th birthday.
October 18 — The Jungle Book celebrated its 28th birthday.
November 16 — The Rescuers Down Under celebrates its 5th anniversary.
November 17 — The Little Mermaid celebrated its 6th birthday.
December 16 — The Small One celebrates its 17th birthday.
December 24 — The AristoCats celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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
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).
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.
Notable deaths
  • Maxene Andrews (January 3, 1916October 21, 1995) (Melody Time, Make Mine Music)
  • Butterfly McQueen (January 7, 1911December 22, 1995) (Gone with the Wind)
  • 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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1996
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 21 — The Hunchback of Notre Dame is released to positive reviews and commercial success.
August 30 — First Kid is released.
October 4 — D3: The Mighty Ducks 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.
Events
January 25 — 101 Dalmatians celebrated its 35th anniversary.
February 3 — Pixar celebrated its 10th anniversary with the home video release of Toy Story.
February 4 — Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree celebrated its 30th anniversary.
February 7 — Pinocchio celebrated its 56th birthday.
April 20 — Make Mine Music celebrated its 50th anniversary.
July 2 — The Great Mouse Detective celebrated its 10th anniversary.
July 10 — The Fox and the Hound celebrates its 15th anniversary.
July 24 — The Black Cauldron celebrates its 11th birthday.
July 26 — Alice in Wonderland celebrated its 45th anniversary.
September 13 — The Muppet Show celebrated its 20th anniversary.
October 1 — Walt Disney World celebrated its 25th anniversary.
October 23 — Dumbo celebrates its 55th anniversary.
November 12 — Song of the South celebrated its 50th anniversary.
November 13 — Fantasia celebrated its 56th birthday.
November 22 — Beauty and the Beast celebrates its 5th anniversary.
December 25 — The Sword in the Stone celebrates its 33rd birthday.
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
August 13 — Aladdin and the King of Thieves
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
  • 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)
  • 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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1997
New Releases
March 7 — Jungle 2 Jungle is released.
March 26 — Cats Don't Dance 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.
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.
Events
March 11 — The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh celebrated its 20th anniversary.
June 22 — The Rescuers celebrated its 20th anniversary.
July 2 — The Great Mouse Detective celebrates its 11th birthday.
July 10 — The Brave Little Toaster celebrated its 10th anniversary.
August 13 — Bambi celebrates its 55th anniversary.
September 27 — Fun and Fancy Free celebrated its 50th anniversary.
October 1 — EPCOT Center celebrated its 15th anniversary.
October 18 — The Jungle Book celebrated its 30th anniversary.
October 23 — Dumbo celebrated its 56th birthday.
November 3 — Pete's Dragon celebrated its 20th anniversary.
November 10 — Sesame Street celebrated its 28th birthday.
November 25 — Aladdin celebrated its 5th anniversary.
December 21 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 60th anniversary.
December 25 — Old Yeller celebrated its 40th 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 and 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 and 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, Major 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)
  • 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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1998
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 29 — The Parent Trap 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 — Mighty Joe Young is released.
Events
January 29 — Sleeping Beauty celebrates its 39th birthday.
February 5 — Peter Pan celebrated its 45th anniversary.
April 15 — Tokyo Disney Resort celebrated its 15th anniversary.
May 27 — Melody Time celebrated its 50th anniversary.
June 22 — Who Framed Roger Rabbit celebrated its 10th anniversary.
July 10 — The Fox and the Hound celebrates its 17th birthday, The Brave Little Toaster celebrates its 11th birthday.
August 13 — Bambi celebrated its 56th birthday.
August 27 — Mary Poppins celebrated its 34th birthday.
November 8 — Robin Hood celebrated its 25th anniversary.
November 18 — Mickey Mouse celebrates its 70th anniversary in the premiere of The Spirit of Mickey, Oliver & Company celebrated its 10th anniversary.
November 25 — Aladdin celebrated its 6th birthday.
December 24 — The AristoCats celebrated its 28th birthday.
December 25 — The Sword in the Stone celebrates its 35th anniversary.
Home video releases
February 3 — Hercules
February 17 — Belle's Magical World
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, Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
September 15 — Lady and the Tramp (THX certified)
September 22 — Kiki's Delivery Service
October 27 — The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
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)
  • Jonathan Benair (July 4, 1950June 28, 1998) (The Brave Little Toaster)
  • 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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1999
New Releases
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.
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 24 — Toy Story 2 becomes a box office hit and receives extremely positive reviews.
December 17 — Fantasia 2000 premieres and receives positive reviews.
Events
January 29 — Sleeping Beauty celebrated its 40th anniversary.
February 6 — Saludos Amigos celebrated its 56th birthday.
May 27 — Melody Time celebrates its 51st birthday.
June 22 — The Muppet Movie celebrated its 20th anniversary.
June 24 — The Lion King celebrated its 5th anniversary.
July 13 — The Muppets Take Manhattan celebrates its 15th anniversary.
August 25 — The Wizard of Oz celebrated its 60th anniversary.
August 27 — Mary Poppins celebrated its 35th anniversary.
October 1 — Walt Disney World celebrated its 28th birthday.
October 5 — The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad celebrated its 50th anniversary.
October 29 — The Nightmare Before Christmas celebrated its 6th birthday.
November 10 — Sesame Street celebrated its 30th anniversary.
November 17 — The Little Mermaid celebrated its 10th anniversary.
December 13 — Bedknobs and Broomsticks celebrated its 28th birthday.
December 21 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs celebrated its 62nd birthdayThe Three Caballeros celebrates its 55th 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
November 9 — Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
December 21 — The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Characters and cast
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, Cats Don't Dance)
  • 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)
  • 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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