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Re: Disney actually did this with "Lion King"
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Fri, 23 Mar 2001 14:18:09 GMT
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> Kimba the White Lion (Jungle Taitei) was created by the undisputed "God of
> Manga," Osamu Tezuka. He single-handedly changed the course of the Manga
> industry when he released a comic book in 1947 that was novel length and had
> the first "classic" anime styled characters, with large eyes and round heads.
> He freely admitted to being inspired by Walt Disney's earliest animated films.
> It is a shame that Disney repaid his estate (yes, he is dead) by blatently
> ripping off one of his most beloved creations. Tezuka also created other
> classics such as Tesuwan Atom, known in the US as Astro Boy, and Black Jack.
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> Jeff
Thanks for correcting me. I am sorely lacking in knowledge of early manga
and anime but felt moved to try and clarify the argument. I have seen quotes
where disney animators professed awe for Tezuka's work so its a shame that
the disney corporation can't admit same.
Jonathan
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