Disney's Mickey Mouse to celebrate 80th birthday!!

WALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT -
Mickey Mouse celebrates his 80th birthday on Tuesday (November 18,
2008). The iconic cartoon character, whose look has evolved through the years,
is still the enduring symbol of the Disney brand. Co-created by Walt himself,
and originally named Mortimer, Mickey first graced the silver screen in 1928
"Steamboat Willie" where his profile and personality were decidedly
more rat-like than the lovable mouse of today.

In the years that followed, Mickey would stay busy, starring in feature
films and on television, enjoying a cult following through the Mickey Mouse
Club and overseeing the development of the Disney brand, which includes films,
networks and theme parks. It would be remiss also not to mention Mickey's long
running romance with Minnie, a rarity in Hollywood.

While Mickey may live in Fantasyland, the reality is that without him,
the Disney story would be far different. Walt created Mickey during a
difficult time when he was the head of a struggling two man studio. The
enduring success of the little mouse that could, changed all that and the rest
is history.

And for that we say happy 80th birthday!!! Why?, because we love
you!!!