Angela Bassett
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Watch The Imagineering Story (2019) Online
Synopsis
Explore the past, present and future of Walt Disney Imagineering with noted filmmaker Leslie Iwerks. Ms. Iwerks comes from a family with deep Disney history — her grandfather was an early Disney animator and her father is a former Imagineer — and her previous work includes profiles of Pixar Animation Studios and visual effects house Industrial Light & Magic.
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1. The Happiest Place on EarthNow viewing2019-11-121h 9m8.9Walt Disney gathers a group of artists and engineers for the purpose of building a dream into reality. These ‘Imagineers’ formulate a set of design principles that transport people from their everyday lives to lands of imagination. Never has there been a place with themed environments, faithful to a story. Walt Disney vows, unlike a film that gets finished, Disneyland will never be completed.
2. What Would Walt Do?2019-11-151h 3m8.9Without Walt’s guidance, the development of Florida’s Walt Disney World is a risky endeavor, but Roy O. Disney fulfills his brother’s wish. A second generation of designers carry out the last of Walt’s ideas - EPCOT, where the Imagineers achieve a higher purpose beyond entertainment. Simultaneously, the first international park opens in Japan. No future plans threaten the survival of the company.
3. The Midas Touch2019-11-221h 2m9.1Michael Eisner and Frank Wells save Imagineering and encourage widespread growth. They make Disney cool and relevant with teenagers. Every design project the Imagineers touch turns to gold. The crown jewel, Euro Disneyland, goes over budget and encounters resistance. Poor press coverage and cultural missteps cause low attendance. Humbled, management shies away from future Magic Kingdoms.
4. Hit or Miss2019-11-291h 3m10.0After a tragic downturn, Michael Eisner steps back from creative stress and hires business-minded managers to fill the void. The pendulum swings from art to commerce. The Imagineers enter an era of austerity. While some projects enjoy enormous success, others are cancelled, and still others, disappoint. The pattern seems irreversible.
5. A Carousel of Progress2019-12-061h 3m9.6Under Bog Iger's leadership, the Imagineers begin a creative renaissance, plussing parks worldwide.
6. To Infinity and Beyond2019-12-131h 5m8.8The Imagineers open a new Disney resort in China, then blockbuster worlds of immersion.
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Is The Imagineering Story available to watch online?
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How many seasons does The Imagineering Story have?
The Imagineering Story has 1 season and 6 episodes.
When did The Imagineering Story first air?
The Imagineering Story first aired in 2019.
Is The Imagineering Story still running?
Yes, The Imagineering Story is an ongoing series.
What genre is The Imagineering Story?
The Imagineering Story is classified as Documentary.