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vizsla
01-27-2008, 07:43 AM
Jan. 27, 1832 - English novelist Lewis Carroll was born in Daresbury, Chesire, England as Charles Lutwidge Dodson. He was best known for his works “Alice’s Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass”.
Jan. 27, 1892 – Kay Kamen (the man behind the proliferation of Disney merchandise from 1933-1949) was born Herman Samuel Kamen in Baltimore, Maryland.
Jan. 27, 1901 - Opera Composer Giuseppi Verdi died in Milan, Italy at the age of 87, his work “AIDA” would be made into a Broadway hit by Disney.
Jan. 27, 1993 – The Disney film “Bound by Honor” had its initial release under the title “Blood In, Blood Out,” in Las Vegas, Tuscon, and Rochester, N.Y. (It had its general release Apr. 30, 1993)
Jan. 27, 1994 – The very first Marc Davis Lecture took place at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with Davis himself, one of Disney’s “Nine Old Men,” as the inaugural participant in this lecture named in his honor. The Marc Davis Lecture has been established to provide a forum for film animators and other experts to share their experiences as well as to explore with colleagues the challenges of creating animation.
Jan. 27, 1995 – The Disney/Hollywood Pictures film “Miami Rhaposdy” had its intial release in Los Angeles and New York. (General release was Feb. 3, 1995)
Jan. 27, 1998 – Walt Disney Records released “Friends Forever” featuring songs sung by “Winnie the Pooh,” “Piglet,” and “Eeyore.” Also released was the album “Ariel’s Favorites” a compilation of songs from previous Little Mermaid CDs.
Jan. 27, 1999 - The French newspaper “Le Parisien” released the story that a 2nd theme park would open at Disneyland Paris in April of 2002.
Jan. 27, 2006 – The Disney Channel’s newest animated series “The Emperor’s New School” debuted.
Jan. 27, 2006 – Walt Disney Pictures released “Roving Mars” exclusively in IMAX theaters. The documentary (produced by Kennedy-Marshall and White Mountain Films) detailed the journey of “Spirit” and “Opportunity,” two Rovers exploring the red planet.

alpro2
01-27-2008, 07:59 AM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup:

Caroleh
01-27-2008, 08:51 AM
Thanks, Vince!!! :thumbsup:

Jeff
01-27-2008, 09:12 AM
:thumbsup:

ibrowse17
01-27-2008, 09:21 AM
Cool, thanks:thumbsup:

GrmGrninGost
01-27-2008, 10:05 AM
Fantastic! :mickey:

SgtTigger
01-27-2008, 12:58 PM
Thanks..............





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pdrlkr
01-27-2008, 05:49 PM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup: :mickey:

RedheadWriter
01-27-2008, 07:13 PM
:thumbsup: