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Donald Duck

The final touch is to add the iconic sailor hat on Donald Duck's head.

Colin casually left its name on the paper and pushed it in front of Walter.

"Donald Duck?"

Looking at the vivid duck image in front of him, Walter couldn't help showing a surprised expression.

In fact, he had come up with the idea of ​​creating an animated character similar to Donald Duck about a year ago.

However, this idea has not yet been realized.

The image of 'Donald Duck' created by Colin in front of him perfectly matched Walt's inner thoughts.

This duck in a sailor suit was born for Disney animation.

"Lillian, get Nash over quickly!"

Thinking of this, Walter thought for a moment and then said to his wife beside him.

Seeing his slightly excited expression, Lillian nodded and then found Clarence Nash who was in the studio.

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"Sir, I heard you are looking for me."

Under the leadership of Lillian, Clarence Nash came to the studio where everyone was sitting with a puzzled look on his face.

He is a dedicated voice actor for Disney Studios, specializing in imitating the sounds of animals and birds.

"Nash, perform the imitation you did before again..."

Handing the Donald Duck in his hand to Clarence Nash, Walt urged, "Just imitate the sound of a duck reciting poetry."

Looking down at the drawing paper handed over by Walt, Nash's eyes paused on the line sketch of the duck wearing a sailor uniform. Although he didn't know the reason for this, he still cooperated and imitated it. , Nash pinched his throat and took a deep breath, and began to imitate in a hoarse voice: "Gaga, Mary had a little lamb, His fleece was white as snow, Ahat Mary went, The lamb was sure to go... (Gaga, Mary had a little lamb, His fleece was white as snow, Ahat Mary went, The lamb was sure to go...) A little lamb with snow-white fur, he always runs with Mary wherever she goes...)"

The classic children's song "Mary Had a Little Lamb" has a slightly comical twist thanks to Nash's imitative interpretation.

But it is more or less what Donald Duck looks like in Colin's memory. In fact, Nash himself is the voice actor of Disney Donald Duck. Nash gave Donald Duck a very recognizable voice. For Donald Duck, The duck is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

At the same time, Nash was the voice of Donald Duck until his death in 1985.

While listening to Nash's recitation, Walt looked at the image of Donald Duck on the drawing in his hand, and the image of Donald Duck swaying his body while reciting could not help but appear in his mind.

"I hope to get the animation rights to Donald Duck."

Withdrawing his gaze from Nash, Walter immediately said to Colin.

Seeing the firm expression on his face, Luo Yin opened his mouth, but then closed it helplessly.

If possible, he naturally hoped to slowly negotiate with Colin, but obviously Walt was not as calm as he thought, which also cost Disney the opportunity to negotiate.

"no problem."

Nodding slightly, Colin did not refuse Walter's request.

Donald Duck is more effective in Disney's hands than in his hands. After all, it is impossible for him to abandon "Superman" and switch to serializing Donald Duck comics.

After all, he didn't want a Superman mark with Donald Duck's head to appear the next time he condensed the [Bronze Seal].

Walt was relieved to hear that Colin was willing to sell the animation rights to Donald Duck.

"As for the specific copyright issue of Donald Duck, I think it is necessary to find a time to discuss it specifically." At this time, Luo Yin who was on the side spoke first and stopped in front of Walter. He was deeply afraid that if he spoke too late, Walt would create a situation that would be detrimental to Disney.

"Can."

Colin didn't have much idea about this.

This was his trip to Los Angeles, if meeting Howard Hughes was what he had expected. So, the negotiation with Disney about the copyright of Donald Duck is a completely unexpected development.

With the unexpected situation of Donald Duck.

Colin's schedule in Los Angeles had to be postponed for a few more days.

In the next few days, he and Disney, represented by Luo Yin, had more than one discussion on the copyright issue of Donald Duck.

Finally, some rough framework contents were initially finalized.

Disney obtained part of the animation copyright of Donald Duck from Colin. In exchange, Colin also obtained the franchise of Mickey comic strips to be published as a serial in The Courier and Courier Comics.

On the other hand, although there are some differences between Colin and Luo Yin regarding the patent rights for Donald Duck's surrounding images, they also have some basic consensus, that is, in the future, regarding the patent rights for Donald Duck's surrounding images, Both parties will jointly hold it on the premise of mutual cooperation.

No matter who it is, if they want to obtain the patent rights for Donald Duck peripherals, they must obtain the consent of Disney and the Courier Newspaper.

Of course, these are just preliminary negotiations.

The specific contract will be discussed after the formal contract is signed, but no matter what, Colin's trip to Los Angeles is destined to be a fruitful one. Especially for Disney, using Donald Duck, which originally belonged to them, to get these benefits is destined to be a sure-win business for him.

Of course, as the "creator" of Donald Duck, Colin also promised Disney that he would provide some ideas for Donald Duck animated shorts. Make sure that the Donald Duck animation produced by Disney will not be too different from the character in his memory, at least not like the "Wise Little Hen" where Donald Duck first appeared, which is just a minor supporting role with little popularity.

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According to the Mexican "Art Daily", a hand-painted Donald Duck will be auctioned at the comic book art auction held by the world's largest collectibles auction company "Traditional Auction Gallery" from February 24 to 25.

This hand-painted picture is from the cartoon "Donald Duck's Nephew" produced by Colin Looper, the "father of Donald Duck", in Disney in 1935. The film is a classic of Disney's early color cartoons.

This hand-painted picture is very precious to Donald Duck collectors.

It is the only hand-painted picture preserved to this day, except for the Donald Duck draft that Disney has permanently collected, and it includes all the characters in the cartoon. The industry's lowest estimated price is $200,000.

Barry Sandoval, the head of the operations department of the comic art auction, said: "This hand-painted picture is the ultimate item that Donald Duck collectors are eager to collect. "Donald Duck's Nephew" is a very early theatrical color Donald Duck cartoon, which has always been regarded as a treasure by Disney's "fans". We are very proud that such an important treasure in the history of world animation can be auctioned."

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