Toon time.The first casualty of Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Co.'s acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios occurred when the Burbank entertainment giant shuttered shut·ter n. 1. One that shuts, as: a. A hinged cover or screen for a window, usually fitted with louvers. b. a Disney computer animation unit created to make sequels to such Pixar hits as "Toy Story" and "Finding Nemo." Nearly 20 percent of the 168 artists, production managers and support staff were told they would lose their jobs effective May 26, the Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Morning daily newspaper. Established in 1881, it was purchased and incorporated in 1884 by Harrison Gray Otis (1837–1917) under The Times-Mirror Co. (the hyphen was later dropped from the name). reported. The remaining 136 will be absorbed into Disney's feature animation division. Dubbed dub 1 tr.v. dubbed, dub·bing, dubs 1. To tap lightly on the shoulder by way of conferring knighthood. 2. To honor with a new title or description. 3. "Circle 7" after the Glendale street where the unit sits, the sequels operation was set up last year when Disney's lucrative partnership with Pixar was strained and in danger of dissolving. |
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