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Fascinating Walt Disney CDs inspire as they entertain
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March 1999 - BURBANK, CALIFORNIA -- Although he died in 1966, the name Walt Disney on a picture probably can help its success more than any movie star that actually appears on the screen. Yet despite his enormous presence in our culture, very little is commonly known about the amazing stories behind Walt's most famous creations. Now for the first time the Greatest Stories about the man who made his dreams come true have been put together in an inspiring, easy-to-listen-to audio presentation on two CDs or cassettes, called Fascinating Walt Disney. Fascinating Walt Disney focuses on Walt's personal creative input and the obstacles he had to overcome. It recalls Disney dramatically acting out the story of Snow White in front of a tough-minded banker to raise the money he needed to complete the 1937 picture. There is the surprising story behind the creation of Mickey Mouse, and the huge emotional price Walt paid to have a character he could call his own. And there is the real story of Disneyland, which he built despite the fact that Fantasia, Pinocchio, and Bambi all failed in their first releases. Fully orchestrated background music and sound effects enhance each story. RealAudio samples can be heard at www.hollywoodstories.com According to the School Library Journal Fascinating Walt Disney is "packed with enough Hollywood tales and Disney Lore to satisfy even the most demanding fans." Author/Publisher Stephen Schochet says," What's different about this is that the whole Disney saga is presented with either funny or dramatic anecdotes in audio form, with background music and sound effects to enhance the narrative. The essence of Disney's character was that he would look at something either he or somebody else was doing and try to do it better. The listener will find a treasure-trove of little-known tales, such as Walt being told in 1927 by Louie Mayer that Mickey would never work because a giant mouse on the screen would terrify women. Then there was the asphalt on Main Street not being dry on Disneyland's opening day and the women with high-heeled shoes getting stuck in it. Finding out about Walt Disney, and all the setbacks he had to overcome, may help somebody to start or go on with their own dreams." Stephen Schochet is the author/narrator of Tales of Hollywood an audio presentation that tells the Great Stories and Origins of Hollywood. He researched the life of Walt Disney for 10 years, then telling his stories while giving tours of Hollywood. CBS radio called him "Hollywood's Ultimate Tour Guide." Fascinating Walt Disney is available in bookstores for $24.95 or $17.95 can be ordered directly from Penton Overseas, 2470 Impala Drive, Carlsbad, Ca. 92006-7226; Tel: 1-800-748-5804. Fascinating Walt Disney
Author available for interview
By Stephen Schochet
Running time: 1 hour and 38 minutes
ISBN 0-9638972-1-7
Published by Hollywood Stories
Cassette version: ISBN 0-9628972-2-5 priced at $17.95
Review copy available on request. Cover or Author photo available.
13969 Marquesas, #110 B, Marina Del Rey, Ca. 90292 (310) 827-9074
Stephen Schochet
Hollywood Stories
(310) 827-9074
OrgOfHlly@aol.com
http://www.hollywoodstories.com/
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