Fifty years ago today, an animator named Ub Iwerks died. He was never a household name, but he is responsible for some of Disney's greatest special effects, and he designed Mickey Mouse. Mackenzie ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Oh boy! It's time to celebrate Walt Disney's most iconic character, the one who started it all — Mickey Mouse! On Nov. 18, 1928, Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks released the Walt Disney ...

A new animation history book comes out tomorrow: A Mouse Divided: How Ub Iwerks Became Forgotten, and Walt Disney Became Uncle Walt from Post Hill Press. The book is written by Jeff Ryan, author of ...

An early iteration of Mickey Mouse, Disney’s most iconic character, is expected to enter the public domain in January 2024. The short film “Steamboat Willie” is where the character now known as Mickey ...

Walt Disney's close friend Ub Iwerks brought Mickey Mouse to life. Fifty years after his death, Iwerks' legacy is coming into focus. Remembering Ub Iwerks, The Father Of Mickey Mouse NOEL KING, HOST: ...

Walt Disney's close friend Ub Iwerks brought Mickey Mouse to life. Fifty years after his death, Iwerks' legacy is coming into focus. Fifty years ago today, an animator named Ub Iwerks died. He was ...