Guess which global icon turns 90 this year?
To celebrate the anniversary of the world’s most famous anthropomorphic mouse, Disney is giving 3 lucky readers the chance to win an awesome hamper that consists of a branded Mickey Mouse notebook, shopper bag, pencil bag, cushion and speaker.
Can you believe it? It’s been 90 years since Mickey Mouse’s first appearance in Steamboat Willie on the 18th November 1928.
Despite his age, Mickey has aged really well, even appearing in a new series, Mickey and the Roadster Racers, just last year. The Mickey the True Original campaign honours nine decades of the pop-culture icon’s reign with local festivities, art exhibitions, a new line of clothing, Mickey’s 90th Spectacular, a two-hour prime-time special, and many other awesome, interactive ways to enjoy the special occasion.
Who needs a slice of birthday cake when you can have all of this:
To stand a chance of winning this awesome Mickey Mouse hamper, all you need to do is quote a line from Mickey Mouse Legacy Today article (in the comments section below). Please use a working email address.
Competition closes Tuesday, 19th November 2018. Winners will be contacted via email on this date.
The giveaway is restricted to readers who reside in South Africa and have signed up for our newsletter only. Terms and conditions/Site disclaimer rules apply. One entry per person. The winners will be contacted via email. The prize excludes travel, is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
All images courtesy of Disney Africa.
Mickey Mouse is always constant. “You’ll see someone like Rihanna wear a t-shirt with his face on it, and that’s timeless,”
“Although the idea of Mickey Mouse was thought of on a train ride that Disney took back from a disappointing meeting with his distributor in early 1928, in which he’d lost the rights to another of his creations (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit), it wasn’t until November 18, 1928 when he was officially unveiled to the world. ”
I hope I win. Mickey mouse first appearance is the same day as my birthday on 18 November :)
“It’s been 90 years since Mickey Mouse’s first appearance in Steamboat Willie on the 18th November 1928.”
I hope I win. Mickey mouse first appearance is the same day as my birthday on 18 November :)
The debut of Steamboat Willie changed entertainment history forever.
For many, Mickey Mouse remains as relevant as ever — his cartoons are still watched, his image is a staple worn on T-shirts, his birthday continues to celebrated around the world.
Recognition for Minnie may have lagged behind, but in January this year, she finally got her star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood
Mickey cartoons just never get old. There is a charm and appeal to them
More than just cute and heartwarming, Mickey Mouse as a movie star went on to receive critical acclaim.
“Mickey cartoons just never get old. There is a charm and appeal to them,” says animator Eric Goldberg
“Mickey cartoons just never get old. There is a charm and appeal to them,” says animator Eric Goldberg
“Mickey cartoons just never get old. There is a charm and appeal to them.”
“Mickey cartoons just never get old. There is a charm and appeal to them,”
For those who are older and don’t see him necessarily as a teacher, Mickey is still endearing in his own right. “He’s instantly recognizable,” says Shue. “My mom, who’s 87, has Mickey t-shirts and a bomber jacket with him on it too, and my nephew, who is 3, also has Mickey pyjamas.”
MICKEY HAS GONE ON TO SURPASS HIS CARTOON FORM,BECOMMING A POWER HOUSE THAT NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE
“The adorable, friendly little mouse that got his start on film and became a star of TV, print and merchandising seemingly never falls out of favour with his fans.”
MICKEY CARTOONS JUST NEVER GETS OLD,THERE IS A CHARM TO THEM
Mickey has gone on to far surpass his cartoon form, becoming a powerhouse that never goes out of style.
“Mickey cartoons just never get old. There is a charm and appeal to them,” says animator Eric Goldberg, who supervised the 2D animation of Mickey Mouse on the 2013 Oscar-nominated short Get A Horse!
“I don’t think it matter what age you are, what sex you are, what your world outlook is, or where you come from. Everybody loves Mickey.”
“Mickey has gone on to far surpass his cartoon form, becoming a powerhouse that never goes out of style.”
“I don’t think it matter what age you are, what sex you are, what your world outlook is, or where you come from. Everybody loves Mickey,”
More than just cute and heartwarming, Mickey Mouse as a movie star went on to receive critical acclaim.
“Mickey cartoons just never get old.
“Mickey is fun, and fun doesn’t go out of fashion!” Goldberg chuckles, wearing his Mickey-faced Apple watch.”
Disney’s admiration of another silver screen star, Charlie Chaplin, can be seen in Mickey.
“Nine decades since Mickey Mouse took the entertainment world by storm and captured the hearts and minds of generations to come.”
“Mickey cartoons just never get old. There is a charm and appeal to them,” says animator Eric Goldberg, who supervised the 2D animation of Mickey Mouse on the 2013 Oscar-nominated short Get A Horse!
Despite his age, Mickey has aged really well, even appearing in a new series, Mickey and the Roadster Racers, just last year.
“Nine decades since Mickey Mouse took the entertainment world by storm and captured the hearts and minds of generations to come.”
MICKEY CARTOONS JUST NEVER GETS OLD.THERE IS A CHARM TO THEM,
“You’ll see someone like Rihanna wear a t-shirt with his face on it, and that’s timeless,” she says.
As, Gianfranco Cordara at Disney Digital International says, there is one important rule about Mickey Mouse that anyone who works with him knows. “Mickey Mouse lives in his own world. There are no humans, there’s no politics, there is no religion. They are all animals with anthropomorphic attributes” she says. “This world is set, and it doesn’t change. And neither does Mickey.”
“That sense of fun has imbued Mickey cartoons for decades. The idea to gather children together to watch them made the experience of enjoying Mickey a communal one.”
“Mickey cartoons just never get old. There is a charm and appeal to them,”
“Mickey’s positive attitude has always made him a good role model for little children. The Disney Junior shows are very rudimentary and basic and simple, but kids can learn a lot because he’s a good, solid character,” says Shue.
LOVE THIS – “That sense of fun has imbued Mickey cartoons for decades. The idea to gather children together to watch them made the experience of enjoying Mickey a communal one.”
“You’ll see someone like Rihanna wear a t-shirt with his face on it, and that’s timeless,” she says.
“Mickey cartoons just never get old. There is a charm and appeal to them,”
“I don’t think it matter what age you are, what sex you are, what your world outlook is, or where you come from. Everybody loves Mickey,” she says.
“Nine decades since Mickey Mouse took the entertainment world by storm and captured the hearts and minds of generations to come.”
Mickey cartoons just never get old. There is a charm and appeal to them,
“Mickey’s positive attitude has always made him a good role model for little children. The Disney Junior shows are very rudimentary and basic and simple, but kids can learn a lot because he’s a good, solid character,” says Shue.
“Mickey cartoons just never get old. There is a charm and appeal to them,” says animator Eric Goldberg
“I don’t think it matter what age you are, what sex you are, what your world outlook is, or where you come from. Everybody loves Mickey,” she says.
“You’ll see someone like Rihanna wear a t-shirt with his face on it, and that’s timeless,” she says.
The debut of Steamboat Willie changed entertainment history forever – introducing synchronized sound to Disney cartoons, as well as a lovable little mouse with a can-do attitude.
“That sense of fun has imbued Mickey cartoons for decades. The idea to gather children together to watch them made the experience of enjoying Mickey a communal one.”
“Mickey cartoons just never get old. There is a charm and appeal to them,”
Mickey has gone on to far surpass his cartoon form, becoming a powerhouse that never goes out of style. As, Gianfranco Cordara at Disney Digital International says, there is one important rule about Mickey Mouse that anyone who works with him knows. “Mickey Mouse lives in his own world. There are no humans, there’s no politics, there is no religion. They are all animals with anthropomorphic attributes” she says. “This world is set, and it doesn’t change. And neither does Mickey.”
More than just cute and heartwarming, Mickey Mouse as a movie star went on to receive critical acclaim. Before his death in 1966, Disney collected 25 Oscars — including a special award for creating Mickey Mouse. He won a final posthumous honour in 1968, bringing his total count to 26 Oscar statuettes, making him the most celebrated Oscar winner of all time.