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100 years of Disney: from a cartoon mouse to a global giant, how Walt Disney conquered the world

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

They created a new character: a mouse, with large ears.

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  • They created a new character: a mouse, with large ears.
  • Walt Disney was an innovator in terms of space, colour and movement.
  • Walt himself holds the record for most nominations (59) and Oscar wins (22 competitive awards, plus four honorary awards) for a single individual.

Steamboat Willie and technological wonders

    • He created The Alice Comedies, a series of short films featuring a live-action child actress in a cartoon world.
    • Steamboat Willie, released in 1928, was the world’s first fully synchronised sound cartoon.
    • A simple story featuring Mickey as a steamboat captain trying to navigate the boat while dealing with various comical situations, Steamboat Willie was universally praised.

The golden age and feature films

    • Those early films still dazzle today – think of the Sorcerers’ Apprentice scene in Fantasia (1940) or the Pink Elephants hallucinogenic number in Dumbo.
    • And is there any scene, in any film, more heart-wrenching than the death of Bambi’s mother?
    • But the golden age never really stopped.

Disneyland and diversification

    • It set the standard for theme park design and showed the way forward for the company: diversification.
    • After Disneyland came Walt Disney World in Florida in 1971, then versions of Disneyland in Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Buyouts and a cultural behemoth

    • These acquisitions solidified Disney’s position as the brand leader in the entertainment industry.
    • The deal made some industry insiders uneasy: Disney had become a cultural behemoth, strangling competition, homogenising content and swallowing up entire franchises.

Not all plain sailing

    • Its 1946 film Song of the South has long been criticised for its racist portrayal of African Americans and its romanticisation of the plantation era.
    • Since 1986, Disney have tried to keep it out of circulation, although clips can be found online.
    • Many old films streaming on Disney+ now feature a disclaimer telling viewers some scenes will include “negative depictions” and “mistreatment of people or cultures”.
    • LGBTQ+ representation has become more visible since LeFou became Disney’s first openly gay character in its 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast.

Hop to it: Hong Kong’s Luckiest Spots in the Year of the Rabbit

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Friday, January 20, 2023

In honor of the Year of the Rabbit, here are four of Hong Kong’s most fortuitous experiences to fill your year with good luck, health and prosperity.

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  • In honor of the Year of the Rabbit, here are four of Hong Kong’s most fortuitous experiences to fill your year with good luck, health and prosperity.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Brought to you by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, a series of dazzling CNY checkpoints have transformed the Victoria Harbour waterfront.
  • For starters, a giant Lucky Rabbit is making its debut on the roof of the Central Pier.
  • The Year of the Rabbit marks the return of many authentic Hong Kong CNY customs for visitors to enjoy!

Hop to it: Top Hong Kong's Luckiest Spots to Visit in the Year of the Rabbit

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

In honour of the Year of the Rabbit, here are five of Hong Kong's most fortuitous experiences to fill your year with good luck, health and prosperity.

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  • In honour of the Year of the Rabbit, here are five of Hong Kong's most fortuitous experiences to fill your year with good luck, health and prosperity.
  • Don a new lucky red T-shirt, a red cheongsam dress or a Tang suit, then head to Hong Kong's festive displays to take epic shots for the Year of Rabbit.
  • Brought to you by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, a series of dazzling CNY checkpoints have transformed the harbourfront.
  • The Year of the Rabbit marks the return of many authentic Hong Kong CNY customs for visitors to enjoy!

Hop to it: Top Hong Kong’s Luckiest Spots to Visit in the Year of the Rabbit

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Friday, January 13, 2023

In honour of the Year of the Rabbit, here are five of Hong Kong’s most fortuitous experiences to fill your year with good luck, health and prosperity.

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  • In honour of the Year of the Rabbit, here are five of Hong Kong’s most fortuitous experiences to fill your year with good luck, health and prosperity.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230113005197/en/
    A giant Lucky Rabbit is making its debut on the roof of the Central Pier.
  • (Photo Credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board)
    Brought to you by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, a series of dazzling CNY checkpoints have transformed the harbourfront.
  • The Year of the Rabbit marks the return of many authentic Hong Kong CNY customs for visitors to enjoy!

Disney Debuts Momentous Lineup of Global Product Collaborations to Celebrate 100 Years of Disney

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

As The Walt Disney Company marks its 100th anniversary in 2023, Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing will unveil exciting new collections and experiences celebrating Disney 100 Years of Wonder.

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  • As The Walt Disney Company marks its 100th anniversary in 2023, Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing will unveil exciting new collections and experiences celebrating Disney 100 Years of Wonder.
  • 2023 will celebrate the storytellers who have brought generations the wonder and magic that is Disney, and the fans and families who have brought Disney into their hearts throughout the past 100 years.
  • Additionally, fans will be able to celebrate Disney 100 Years of Wonder with an incredible slate of new commemorative collaborations launching throughout 2023.
  • Kids and families can step inside the worlds of 20 classic Disney films in The Disney Book of Maps (Bonnier) or read treasured Disney stories in My First Bedtime Treasury: Disney 100 (Scholastic).

Disney and Givenchy Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company With New Capsule Collection

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Givenchy and Disney are pleased to present a brand-new capsule collection starring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, in celebration of Lunar New Year and 100 years of Disney.

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  • Givenchy and Disney are pleased to present a brand-new capsule collection starring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, in celebration of Lunar New Year and 100 years of Disney.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221215005096/en/
    As The Walt Disney Company commemorates its 100th anniversary in 2023, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit has emerged from the Disney vault to re-enter the pop culture zeitgeist ahead of the Year of the Rabbit.
  • Created by Walt Disney and his studio artists, and known as the clever and fun-loving precursor to Mickey Mouse, Oswald is a first in the history of character animation.
  • Earlier this month, Walt Disney Animation Studios debuted an all-new Oswald short for the first time in nearly 95 years.

Hutch Incubator Announces a New Cohort of Digital Services Companies

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Hutch , a digital services incubator that strengthens minority and women entrepreneurs, announced today that a new cohort of seven founders will begin its intensive 24-month program with the goal of delivering digital transformation to government.

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  • Hutch , a digital services incubator that strengthens minority and women entrepreneurs, announced today that a new cohort of seven founders will begin its intensive 24-month program with the goal of delivering digital transformation to government.
  • Mechnicode , led by CTO Emmanuel Apau, is an agile SDB HUBZone MBE/DBE Digital services firm providing comprehensive devsecops, cloud native engineering, IT modernization & automation, and software development consulting services.
  • With this new cohort, the Hutch portfolio consists of 20 digital services companies.
  • Hutch, founded by Fearless , is an intensive 24-month program that provides underrepresented entrepreneurs with a blueprint for building successful and impactful government digital services firms.