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 …
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Jani, Bob
Jani, Bob (1934-1989) Vice president of entertainment for Disneyland and Walt Disney World; he produced the grand opening dedication events for Walt Disney World in 1971, as well as America on Parade, Disney on Parade, and the Main Street Electrical Parade, among others. He left Disney in 1978 but continued to work as a consultant. …
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Jamie Fort Story, The (A Story About Self-Esteem) (film)
Jamie Fort Story, The (A Story About Self-Esteem) (film) Educational film about a fire victim who discovers the power of determination and a positive attitude; released in September 1988. 30 min.
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James P. Sullivan (“Sulley”)
James P. Sullivan (“Sulley”) Monster in Monsters, Inc.; voiced by John Goodman.
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Jane Austen’s Mafia! (film)
Jane Austen’s Mafia! (film) This parody of films about organized crime begins with young Vincenzo Cortino forced to leave Sicily and swim to America, where he becomes the infamous, though clutzy, patriarch of a powerful crime family. As he ages, he realizes that he will have to hand the reins of power to one of …
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James, Cyril
James, Cyril (1910-1975) He worked with merchandising and film distribution for Disney in London for his entire career, from 1938 to 1972. He was presented posthumously with a European Disney Legends Award in 1997.
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James and the Giant Peach (film)
James and the Giant Peach (film) Nine-year-old James Henry Trotter, a young orphan, has been sent to live with his wicked, miserly aunts Spiker and Sponge. Life is the pits for the lonely boy, who dreams of going to New York City. He finally gets his chance when he meets a mysterious hobo who presents …
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