On This Day: July 2, 1986 – The Great Mouse Detective Premiered in Theaters

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On This Day: July 2, 1986 – The Great Mouse Detective Premiered in Theaters.

On this day July 2, 1986, The Great Mouse Detective premiered in theaters and marked a turning point for Walt Disney Animation during a time of creative transition. With a budget of 14 million dollars and a talented team of directors including Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson, Dave Michener, and John Musker, the film brought a fresh sense of energy to Disney’s animated storytelling.

Set in Victorian London, the film followed Basil of Baker Street, a brilliant mouse detective modeled after...

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