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

However, this idea has not yet been realized.

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

This duck in a sailor suit was simply born to exist 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.

"Sir, I heard that 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 professional voice actor for Disney Studios and is good at 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, took a deep breath, and began to imitate in a hoarse voice: "Gaga, Mary had a little lamb, His fleece was white as snow, And everywhere that Mary went, The lamb was sure to go... (Gaga,

Mary had a little lamb with snow-white fur that always ran with Mary wherever she went...)"

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, until Nash's death in 1985, he voiced Donald Duck.

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, Walt immediately said to Colin.

Seeing the firm expression on his face, Roy 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."

Colin nodded slightly, but 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.

"Regarding the specific copyright issue of Donald Duck, I think it is necessary to find a time to discuss it specifically." At this time, Roy who was on the side spoke first and stopped in front of Walter. He was afraid that he would speak later.

What situation will Walt create that is unfavorable to Disney?

"Can."

Colin didn't have much idea about this.

This was his trip to Los Angeles. If the meeting with Howard Hughes was what he had expected, then the negotiation with Disney about the copyright of Donald Duck was 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 Roy, had more than one discussion about 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, and in exchange, Colin also obtained the license for Mickey comic strips to be published as a serial in The Courier-Journal and Courier Comics.

On the other hand, although Colin and Roy have some differences 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 only preliminary negotiations.

The specific contract has yet to be discussed officially, but in any case, Colin's trip to Los Angeles is destined to be a fruitful trip. Especially for Disney, they used Donald Duck that originally belonged to them.

These benefits are destined to be a sure-profit deal for him.

Of course, as the 'creator' of Donald Duck, Colin also promised Disney that he would provide some creative ideas for the Donald Duck animated short film to ensure that the Donald Duck animation produced by Disney and the character in his memory would not

There is a big gap, at least it is not like the "Wise Little Hen" where Donald Duck first appeared, where he was just a minor supporting character with little popularity.

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

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

This hand-painted painting is very precious to Donald Duck collecting fans.

It is the only hand-painted painting that has been preserved to this day except the first draft of Donald Duck that is permanently collected by Disney. It contains all the characters in the cartoon. The lowest estimate in the industry is US$200,000.

Barry Sandoval, head of operations for the comic book art auction, said: "This hand-painted painting is the ultimate item that Donald Duck collectors are eager to collect. "Donald Duck's Nephew" is a very early color theatrical version.
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