Walter Disney, born in 1901, discovered his interest in art in his youth. He was fascinated by the areas of drawing and animation in the art and film studios where he worked, even though he would later fail to do so. He even had a few business ventures.
An adaptation of Alice in Wonderland was also made. “Alice Comedies” They were working on a semi-animated film called. Walter moved to Los Angeles with his brother and managed to get a contract with a company for his film. That’s how Disney Bros. in 1923. company was founded and the brothers entered a magical world.
Although he produced this film for four years, Walt was determined to make animated films.

The company, which would later become Walt Disney Studios, produced Alice Comedies for four years. But Walter had set his sights on high expectations and decided not to make a mixed production like Alice Comedies. It will consist entirely of animation He wanted to work on a movie.
For this reason, Walter created a cartoon character called “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” and started working on it.

“Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” In 1 year, 26 episodes of the animation “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” were broadcast.
Walter, who wanted to agree on better conditions for the second year, with an unpleasant truth would encounter.
Disney did not own the rights to the character and the other company had left Disney out of the picture.

Walter Disney, who read the contract more carefully during negotiations, made sure the character and the movie were right He realized he didn’t have his rights.
The other company that will produce the film cheaper without Disney is that He made a big mistake towards Disney.
Walter, learning a great lesson from this situation, gathered himself and created that legendary character: Mickey Mouse!

This is actually the move that allowed Disney to become Disney, the company’s defeat after the blow it took. Do not accept was sent away as a result.
Although Mickey Mouse struggled at first, he later achieved the success he wanted. The result is Disney’s magical story Donald Duck Minnie Mouse It continued with the appearance of other characters such as.
Disney, who received an award for his first color cartoon in 1932, showed that he was determined to become a strong player in this field.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Dumbo, Bambi and Cinderella Disney continued to fascinate audiences with films such as the first non-animated film, Treasure Island, in 1950, and a children’s television program called “Mickey Mouse Club” in 1955.
In this way, in fact, the film and in all sectors of the entertainment industry It showed its determination to grow.
He took an unconventional venture with the Disneyland theme park that he opened in California in 1955.

After achieving great success, Disneyland continued to develop and develop with the hotels and new theme parks it opened in the following years. continued to grow.
As a result, these theme parks attract the attention of the entire world In Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai New theme parks were also opened.
Of course, while Disneylands took over the world, Disney continued to make movies now a classic He had launched many successful productions.
Walter died in 1966 and his brother Roy Disney died in 1971, leaving behind a magical world.

After the brothers’ deaths, Disney reduced the animations live action movies started to weigh.
In the 90s, Disney officially had its golden age!

The company, which over time has also developed initiatives such as the Disney Channel, began producing films in the 1980s that appeal to people of all ages. In the 90s The Lion King, the Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast He brought these kinds of world-famous films together with the audience.
It has continued to grow radically from its golden age to today.

It will allow it to enter the Marvel Universe, especially its rival Pixar. Marvel Entertainment, Lucas Film, owner of the rights to Star Wars, National Geographic, the famous production company 21st Century Fox, etc. acquired many companies.
The most expensive of these agreements is worth billions of dollars $71.3 billion It was the acquisition of 21st Century Fox, which was an acquisition.
Disney’s net worth today is $168.43 billion…
Disney, which started as a small company founded by two brothers with big dreams, has managed to touch people’s lives on a global scale with the magical world it has offered for 100 years. a gigantic company stays that way.
Sources: The Economist, The Walt Disney Company
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