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Disney's Bold Xerox Tech Revived Animation Classics

1/10/2025

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Disney's 1961 gem, "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," is cherished for its captivating animation and storytelling. Yet, Walt Disney himself was critical of the Xerox technology that left visible outlines on characters. Ironically, this groundbreaking technique breathed new life into the studio during tough times, setting the stage for future classics, just before Disney's passing.

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Disney's 1961 gem, "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," is cherished for its captivating animation and storytelling. Yet, Walt Disney himself was critical of the Xerox technology that left visible outlines on characters. Ironically, this groundbreaking technique breathed new life into the studio during tough times, setting the stage for future classics, just before Disney's passing.