2004:
Disney's The Black Hole is reissued on DVD. (The original DVD release was plagued with audio problems.)
Also released is the 1979 live-action film The Unidentified Flying Oddball.
Walt Disney Records releases Princess Diaries 2 Soundtrack. The collection
includes performances by Kelly Clarkson, Raven-Symoné, and Avril Lavigne.
1923:
Actress Jean Hagen - Freeda Daniels in Disney's 1959 The Shaggy Dog - is born in
Chicago, Illinois. (Movie fans may remember Hagen for her role in the 1952 classic Singin' in the Rain.)
1933:
The Mickey Mouse Watch is introduced at a cost of $2.75.
1935:
Disney's Mickey Mouse cartoon Mickey's Fire Brigade is
released. When a house catches fire, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy attempt
to put it out with some disastrous results. Directed by Ben Sharpsteen, the
short features the animation of Paul Allen, Grim Natwick, Fred Spencer, Bill
Tytla, Cy Young, and a young in-betweener named Milt Kahl.
1955:
Voice artist Corey Burton - one of the most widely heard voices in film and
television - is born in Granada Hills, California. He has done voices for theme park attractions
like Disney's Timekeeper and recreated the late Paul Frees' "Ghost Host" for Disneyland's Haunted Mansion
Holiday. He is the voice of Captain Hook in Disney's 2002 Return to Neverland and also lent his talents to The
Incredibles, Stitch! The Movie and Treasure Planet.
1988:
A groundbreaking ceremony take place for Disneyland Paris.
1990:
The animated feature film, DuckTales The Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp is released in the U.S., under the Disney MovieToons label. Based on the TV series DuckTales, the film is produced and animated by Walt Disney Television Animations.
1994:
Tokyo Disneyland welcomes its 150-millionth guest!
2000:
The first showing of a sing along version of Walt Disney's Academy Award-winning classic Mary Poppins is held at Disney's El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. A restored 35mm Dolby Stereo print of the classic 1964 film features on-screen lyrics of all the songs so that audiences can join in. Moviegoers are encouraged to dress as their favorite character from the film and prizes for best costume are awarded at each show.
The Family Television Awards are handed out at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The Disneyland television series (which first debuted in 1954) earns a Lifetime Achievement Award.
2001:
Disney's romantic comedy The Princess Diaries, starring Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway, opens in theaters. Directed by Garry Marshall, it is a screen adaptation of Meg Cabot's 2000 novel of the same name.
The Lizzie McGuire episode "Sibling Bonds" debuts on Disney Channel.
2003:
Pre-opening membership sales for Disney World's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa begin. The vacation club property is scheduled to open in May 2004.
The Princess Diaries was
Julie Andrews first
movie with Disney
since Mary Poppins.
2007:
Walt Disney Pictures' Underdog, a live-action film based on the cartoon,
is released. Produced by Spyglass Entertainment and Classic Media, it
features a real dog (voiced by Jason Lee) with computer-generated
imagery enhancements.
1960:
Eight-year-old Raymond Sleeper from Hawaii becomes the 10-millionth passenger to ride Disneyland's train. He takes his historic ride along with Walt Disney himself!
2006:
2008:
"Studio DC: Almost Live!" an all-new original television special starring the Muppets debuts on Disney Channel. The special features singing and dancing, comedy sketches and the backstage antics of a fictional Disney Channel variety show. Special guests include Miley Cyrus, Ashley Tisdale, Dylan & Cole Sprouse, Jonas Brothers and The Cheetah Girls.
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Anne Hathaway was hired
for the role of Mia Thermopolis, a teenager who discovers that she is the heir to the throne of Genovia, because director Gary Marshall's granddaughters saw her audition tape and said she had the best "princess hair."
Voice artist Corey Burton born
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Princess Diaries released
"There's no need to fear! Underdog is here!"
