Disney Plans To Kill Off Iconic Character Mickey Mouse After 86 Years As Mascot
The Walt Disney Company announced earlier today during a press conference that Disney Films would release an animated feature film next Christmas titled âThe Magical Life and Times of Mickey Mouseâ, andÂ Disney spokesperson Michael McDermott had a shockingÂ surprise when discussing the plot of the film.âThe film is, in fact, what the title suggests â itâs about the wonderful and magical life of the great Mickey Mouse and the joy his has brought children and adults alike across the globe since his creation in 1928â¦until his death in 2015,â McDermott said, as members of the Associated Press shookÂ their heads in disbelief.âYes, you heard me correctly,â McDermott stated. âThe Walt Disney Company has made the ultimately tough decision when it comes to the fate of its superstar, its timeless hero if you will. In this day and glorious age, we feel it is important to teach children the vast importance of life, and to never take it for granted. This doesnât mean the legacy will not continue, quite the contrary. It will only spark a tireless celebration of the wonderful life of Mickey Mouse.ââThe Walt Disney Company is about teaching both children and adults alike that the lives we lead are special and magical, but nobody lives forever,â said Disney CEO Don Iger. âIt is the collective belief of this wonderful enterprise that in order to thoroughly enjoy something, to really cherish it, human beings need to be reminded that life is short. Live it the best you can, do the best you can by others, use your life to make a real difference.ââI think this is ludicrous. We grew up having Mickey Mouse around, he made us smile and laugh as children with just the sight of him,â saidÂ Marion Calvert, 42, of Phoenix, ArizonaÂ âI have two children under the age of 12, and I will not take them to see this terrible film.âNot everyone feels the same way as Mrs. Calvert, though. Glenn McDaniels, 51, of Salt Lake City, Utah, has a positive opinion regarding the shocking announcement.âI think it is great. Of course it is sad, but it is important our children grow up knowing they are not invincible. In order for oneâs life to truly mean something, they must know it doesnât last forever. I get it. I will definitely take my grandchildren to see this movie,â McDaniels said. âI mean plus â heâs just a damn drawing.âThe company did not state whether there would continue to be Mickey characters in their theme parks across the world, and also refused to comment on the circumstances relating to the cause of Mickeyâs deathÂ in the film.âYouâll just have to wait and buy a ticket and find out for yourself,â said Iger. âThe film will be released on Christmas day.âÂ