The Mouse Machine

Disney and Technology

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by J. P. Telotte

Type

Studies

Subject

Studio > Disney Studios

Keywords

Walt Disney, economics

Publishing date

2008

Publisher

University of Illinois Press

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 221 pages
6 x 9 inches (15.5 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-0-252-07540-7

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Book Presentation:
How Disney used the latest technology to become an entertainment powerhouse

Throughout Disney's phenomenally successful run in the entertainment industry, the company has negotiated the use of cutting-edge film and media technologies that, J. P. Telotte argues, have proven fundamental to the company's identity. Disney's technological developments include the use of stereophonic surround sound for Fantasia, experimentation with wide-screen technology, inaugural adoption of three-strip Technicolor film, and early efforts at fostering depth in the animated image. Telotte also chronicles Disney's partnership with television, development of the theme park, and depiction of technology in science-fiction narratives. An in-depth discussion of Disney's shift into digital filmmaking with its Pixar partnership and an emphasis on digital special effects in live-action films, such as the Pirates of the Caribbean series, also highlight the studio's historical investment in technology. By exploring the technological context for Disney creations throughout its history, The Mouse Machine illuminates Disney's extraordinary growth into one of the largest and most influential media and entertainment companies in the world.

About the Author:
J. P. Telotte is a professor of film and media studies at Georgia Institute of Technology. He is coeditor of the journal Post Script and author of many books on film and media, including Disney TV, Voices in the Dark: The Narrative Patterns of Film Noir, and The Essential Science Fiction Television Reader.

Press Reviews:
"The volume is easily approachable for those not familiar with its conceptual sources, while at the same time providing increasing layers of depth to those who are. . . . Highly recommended."--Choice

"A fascinating tour through the creation, growth, and development of Walt Disney's company to show how the magic is made and the impact it can have on audiences."--AEJMC: Hot Topics

"A wonderful read. Telotte demonstrates a superb grasp of Disney-related literature."--Technology and Culture

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