Oswald's Story

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Somebody recently broke down Oswald's Theme from Epic Mickey as having "acts" that represent the character's life.

I was pretty darn moved by it and then I got the inspiration to illustrate the story.

Act 1: A Star is Born
Act 2: Oswald's Career
Act 3: The Contract
Act 4: Under New Management
Act 5: Replaced and Forgotten

Music by the talented Jim Dooley, I just drew along with it.
If you like the song, please buy it!
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Big ol' "THANKS!" to Jeff Heimbuch and Jim Dooley for the shout-out in this podcast!
http://disneydispatch.com/content/columns/from-the-mouth-of-the-mouse/2011/11... ( @ 25::15, and a minute or two after that)
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Notes:

-Human characters, in order of appearance are Ub Iwerks, Walt Disney, and Charles Mintz
-I know Oswald wasn't exactly forgotten as he still had a career with Universal. But by "forgotten" I'm referring to his long absence under the Disney name.
-Apologies for the darkness of some of the images! But working with just monotone is tricky and I tried my best. :/ YT compressed some of the quality and clarity.
-Toy Story 3 vibes? Well, that honestly wasn't intentional; was following the story written out and it called for Oswald looking in from the window. Don't shoot the illustrator!
-Thanks for the suggestions of doing another video of how Oswald got involved in Epic Mickey, but I guess you guys aren't following his Tales of the Wasteland- it's been done!
-Hm, pacing towards the end is a bit fast the more I look at it. Sorry about that!
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[Gamecubeaddict221]

This is so touching. I can't believe that I haven't seen this yet. I love your use of image sequencing. If you ever pursue animation when you're older, you'll be so good at it.

[TwilSea]

@Gamecubeaddict221 "If you ever pursue animation when you're older"

Because 20-something isn't 'old' or anything.

[FireSilverGirl101]

oswald owns all disney charecters!

[TwilSea]

@FireSilverGirl101 Actually The Walt Disney Company does.

[herecomescoppin]

guessing this was made on an ipad

[TwilSea]

@herecomescoppin Nope. Photoshop drawings, done via Wacom tablet. Then edited together in Windows Movie Maker.

[TrunksXV]

Great work! Keep it up!

[coolkidproductions19]

Too great my friend, you should ask to work with Disney. You could really help bring oswald back to Disney.

[PeaceatRoblox123]

Poor Oswald

[Kimiomega]

wow I almost cried...

[RedBeyBattling]

AWESOME SAUCE



[stellasilverheart09]

Poor Oswald....

[knowall13]

Aww. I just can't help but tear up at the end. I know that he's a fictional character, but I just feel sad that he was forgotten by so many for a long time. Under different circumstances he could have been where Mickey is today. At least he is back where he belongs now. Gr8 work.

[Rockyhorrorfan1234]

I still do remember when he was claimed oswald as his and was going to sue walt disney so walt disney had to create mickey.