Throughout Disneys 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 companys identity. Disneys 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 Disneys partnership with television; development of the theme park; and depiction of technology in science-fiction narratives. An in-depth discussion of Disneys 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 studios historical investment in technology. By exploring the technological context for Disney creations throughout its history; The Mouse Machine illuminates Disneys extraordinary growth into one of the largest and most influential media and entertainment companies in the world.
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