Disney Celebrates Donald Duck's 90th with New Short Film D.I.Y Duck
Disney has released a new short film titled D.I.Y Duck to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Donald Duck, who first appeared on June 9, 1934, in the film The Wise Little Hen directed by Wilfred Jackson. The short, directed by Mark Alan Henn, a Disney legend who retired in December 2023 after 43 years, features Donald Duck causing an explosion while trying to change a lightbulb. Henn, known for animating characters like Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, and Mulan, used traditional hand-drawn animation combined with modern technology. The voice of Donald Duck is provided by Clarence Charles Nash, who voiced the character for 50 years. In Italy, a special collector's edition of Topolino issue 3576, available from June 5, features vintage-style cover art by Andrea Freccero and stories by renowned authors. Donald Duck's universe includes characters like Scrooge McDuck, Grandma Duck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Daisy Duck.
Key facts
- Donald Duck debuted on June 9, 1934, in The Wise Little Hen directed by Wilfred Jackson.
- Disney released a new short film D.I.Y Duck for Donald Duck's 90th anniversary.
- The short was directed by Mark Alan Henn, who retired in December 2023 after 43 years at Disney.
- Henn animated characters including Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Giselle, and Tiana.
- The film uses traditional hand-drawn animation with modern technology.
- Clarence Charles Nash voiced Donald Duck for 50 years.
- In Italy, Topolino issue 3576 is a special collector's edition available from June 5.
- The cover of Topolino 3576 was created by Andrea Freccero in vintage style.
- Donald Duck's family includes Scrooge McDuck, Grandma Duck, Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Daisy Duck.
Entities
Artists
- Mark Alan Henn
- Clarence Charles Nash
- Andrea Freccero
- Wilfred Jackson
Institutions
- Disney
- Topolino
Locations
- Italy