Waking Sleeping Beauty (film)

Waking Sleeping Beauty (film) Documentary about Disney animation history for a decade beginning in 1984. After the poorly received The Black Cauldron, Roy E. Disney, Peter Schneider, and Jeffrey Katzenberg engineered a renaissance in Disney animation from The Little Mermaid to The Lion King. Directed by Don Hahn. 86 min. Premiered on September 5, 2009, …

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Wales (film)

Wales (film) People and Places featurette; released on June 10, 1958. Directed by Geoffrey Foot. Wales prides herself in her wealth of natural resources, foundries, mills, and factories. Beyond this modern facade lies another treasure—a rich historical background and ancient lore. The great granite fortresses still remain as reminders that from the struggle and strife …

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Wahoo Bobcat, The (television)

Wahoo Bobcat, The (television) Television show; aired on October 20, 1963. An old fisherman in the Okefenokee Swamp befriends an aging bobcat. But the bobcat has no place in civilization, so the fisherman transports him to a deserted island where he can live out his days. Narrated by Rex Allen. Stars Jock MacGregor, Bill Dunnagan, …

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Wahlberg, Mark

Wahlberg, Mark Actor; appeared in Renaissance Man (Tommy Lee Haywood).  Wahlberg, as Marky Mark, had made a sensation on the musical scene, becoming an advertising model for Calvin Klein underwear after his trademark lowering of his pants on stage.

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Waging Peace (film)

Waging Peace (film) Educational film; premiered on The Disney Channel on November 6, 1996. Produced by Disney Educational Productions in association with Jazbo Productions. Based on the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity’s “Tomorrow’s Leaders” conference held in Venice, Italy, the film documents the meeting of world leaders, conflict resolution facilitators, and 30 teenagers, representing divergent …

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Wake of Disaster (television)

Wake of Disaster (television) Television show; part 2 of The Mooncussers.

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Wagner, Jack

Wagner, Jack (1925-1995) Actor; for two decades, beginning in 1970, he was the “voice of Disneyland.” Wagner’s familiar voice was heard in most recorded announcements at the park, as well as narrating several of the attractions. He also did work for Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris, and his voice is featured on …

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Wages and Production (film)

Wages and Production (film) Educational film, from The People on Market Street series, produced by Terry Kahn; released in September 1977. A visit to a furniture company helps students understand the concept of labor as a salable service.

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