Jefferson in Paris (film)

Jefferson in Paris (film) Historical drama about Thomas Jefferson’s five years, 1784 to 1789, in romantic, politically-charged, prerevolutionary Paris, where he was originally appointed by the Continental Congress to assist Benjamin Franklin as minister to the court of King Louis XVI but later took over the post when Franklin returned to America. While in Paris, …

Jersey, The (television)

Jersey, The (television) Half-hour original series on Disney Channel; beginning September 24, 1999. Two teens’ love of sports takes on a life of its own through the fantastic powers of an old football jersey. Each time the 13-year-old cousins don the jersey, they enter a magical portal that transports them into the world of professional …

title card for black and white cartoon The Jazz Fool, featuring Mickey Mouse

Jazz Fool, The (film)

Jazz Fool, The (film) Mickey Mouse cartoon; released in 1929. Directed by Walt Disney. Mickey appears to be the toast of this musical cartoon, playing a calliope and a piano to which other animals can dance until the piano begins to chase him.

still from Beauty and the Beast showing Monsieur D’Arque looking menacing

Jay, Tony

Jay, Tony (1933-2006) Actor; provided the voice of Monsieur D’Arque in Beauty and the Beast and Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and that of Shere Khan on television in Tale Spin and on film in The Jungle Book 2. He narrated Treasure Planet.

Jasmine

Jasmine Princess with whom Aladdin falls in love; speaking voice by Linda Larkin; singing voice by Lea Salonga.

Jarre, Maurice

Jarre, Maurice (1924-2009) Composer, wrote the musical scores for Island at the Top of the World, The Last Flight of Noah’s Ark, and Dead Poets Society.

Japan

Japan Pavilion in World Showcase at Epcot; opened October 1, 1982. The landscaping of Japan is one of the highlights of the pavilion. Guests can wander through pathways in some typical Japanese gardens before shopping in the gigantic, by Epcot standards, Mitsukoshi Department Store. Upstairs, guests can eat in Japanese fashion, watching the cook prepare …

Japan (film)

Japan (film) People and Places featurette; released on April 6, 1960. Produced by Ben Sharpsteen. This is the story of colorful Japanese customs and manners of the past, and their contrast with present-day Japan. We see ancient farming customs, agricultural ceremonies, ancestor worship, schoolteaching, marriage customs, sports, all against the background of beautiful Japan. Filmed …

Jaq

Jaq Cunning mouse friend of Cinderella; voiced by Jim Macdonald.

Jane By Design (television)

Jane By Design (television) Comedy-drama series on ABC Family, debuting on January 3, 2012, and ending on July 31, 2012. Jane Quimby, a quirky teen with an eclectic chic fashion sense, lands a job at a hip fashion house when they mistake her for an adult. Jane is soon torn between her love of fashion …