Most animation fans know that Ub Iwerks co-created Mickey Mouse. But he contributed much more to animation.

Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks

Ub Iwerks was a man of many talents. He was a prolific animator and a brilliant technical mind. He was Walt’s Swiss Army knife, a man who was to Walt whatever he needed him to be.

Classic Animation Art — Model sheet. Funny Face (Ub Iwerks, 1933).

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New video game Epic Mickey: the Power of Two sees the resurrection of a little-known Disney character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Oswald was the very first cartoon that Walt Disney created in the 1920s, and was at the time a major silent cartoon star. However, in 1928, Walt Disney lost the rights to Oswald to Universal Pictures and famously in response, decided to design and create a mouse instead. Whereas Mickey went on to become an iconic Hollywood star in the 1930s, and the Walt Disney…

Mickey Mouse: 10 Fascinating Facts You Did Not Know About Walt Disney’s Beloved Icon: Mickey Mouse, the iconic creation of Walt Disney, has become a beloved figure worldwide. This article aims to uncover lesser-known aspects of Mickey Mouse’s history and reveal ten fascinating facts about this enduring character. From his humble beginnings to his cultural […] The post Mickey Mouse: 10 Fascinating Facts You Did Not Know About Walt Disney’s Beloved Icon first appeared on...

Model sheet. Funny Face (Ub Iwerks, 1933).

Most Disney fans have a working knowledge of who Ub Iwerks was. Known as the creative collaborator of Walt Disney back in the early days of Disney’s career, Iwerks is known for his work on the early Disney shorts. However, there is so much more to this man than early animation advances. Walt Disney’s Ultimate […]