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The Love Bug Michele Lee, Dean Jones, Buddy Hackett, (poster art), 1968

Fun & Fast Facts About 1969’s ‘The Love Bug’

It came out on March 13, 1969.
LOS ANGELES - 1990: A view of 11 Oscars statues lined up next to each other in 1990 in Los Angeles, California.

Shocking Oscar Firsts! Did You Know Winners Were Announced Ahead of Time?

The 2024 Oscar ceremony included a few notable firsts, take a look back through the years at some other firsts.
Mickey Mouse rides in a parade through Main Street, USA with Cinderella's castle in the background at Disney World's Magic Kingdom November 11, 2001 in Orlando, Florida

Breaking Down the Craziest Disney Myths

Find out the truth behind these common Disney myths.

promotional image from the Library of Congress touting its 2023 selections for preservation in the National Film Registry. It is a collage of images from various selected titles, including Lady and the Tramp, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Home Alone, Desperately Seeking Susan, Terminator 2, Dinner at Eight and Apollo 13.

25 Selections Announced for the 2023 National Film Registry

Among the diverse group of films selected for preservation in 2023 by the Library of Congress are Home Alone, The Nightmare Before Christmas, , Dinner at Eight, Love & Basketball, Desperately Seeking Susan and 12 Years a Slave.

Steamboat Willie, lobbycard, Mickey Mouse, 1928

Disney is About to Lose Rights to 1928’s ‘Steamboat Willie’ Version of Mickey Mouse

What is going to happen to the beloved mouse?
DISNEYLAND, (aka DISNEY'S WONDERFUL WORLD, aka WALT DISNEY'S WONDERFUL WORLD OF COLOR, aka WALT DISNEY PRESENTS), Mixckey Mouse (in TV), presenting Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Peter Pan, Pinicchio, Lady and the Tramp, The Three Little Pigs, Bambi, Goofy, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck, Cinderella, Tinkerbell and other characters, ca. 1960

House of Mouse: Collecting The Wonderful World Of Disneyana

The magical animated world Walt Disney created turns 100 today!
ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Alice, 1951

5 Fascinating Facts About Disney’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ as it Turns 72

The beloved animated classic came out in 1951.
HAUNTED MANSION, from left: Rosario Dawson, Tiffany Haddis, LaKeith Stanfield, Owen Wilson, 2023.

‘Haunted Mansion’ Rides Into Theaters Again

As ‘Haunted Mansion’ hits theaters this weekend, let’s take a look back at the ride that started it all.
DISNEYLAND, U.S.A, 1957

Why Disneyland’s Opening Day was Called “Black Sunday”

Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955.
a before and after image for the 4K restored version of Disney's 1950 animated feature

A 4K Restoration of Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ Is Coming to Disney+

“It took a lot just getting back to Cinderella having dusty blonde hair and a silver dress,” says veteran Disney animator Eric Goldberg, who helped restore the 1950 classic. “I’m proud that the studio felt it was important to get this restoration right and trusted a handful of us to do that.”
A still image from the 1929 black-and-white Walt Disney animated short

Over 20 Newly Restored Classic Disney Animated Shorts Coming to Disney+

With titles spanning 1927 to 1961 — featuring iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, as well as forgotten ones like Oswald the Lucky Rabbit — the collection of shorts will be rolled out in monthly batches leading up to Disney’s 100th anniversary in October 2023.

ABC Television Network Launched 75 Years Ago Today

Learn about the history of ABC Television Network on its 75th anniversary.
TV Guide covers from 1953 to 2023

The Very First TV Guide Turns 70! What Issues Are Most Valuable Today?

The very first TV Guide magazine came out on April 3, 1953, and featured Desi Arnaz Jr. on the cover.

John Williams conductor composer Great Performances theme PBS

13 TV Themes Composed By Movie Maestro John Williams

He’s received his 53rd Oscar nomination this year for his Fabelmans score, but the legendary big-screen composer has also created memorable TV themes, including Lost in Space, Great Performances and Sunday Night Football.