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Don Iwerks: The Man Behind Disney’s Magic | Venice Beach News
Don Iwerks, the visionary behind Disney’s groundbreaking special effects, has died at 96 — leaving behind a legacy that transformed cinema and theme parks. From 360-degree Circle-Vision films to 3-D rides like Captain EO, his innovations redefined immersive entertainment. Son of Mickey Mouse’s original animator, Ub Iwerks, Don began his career underwater filming for 20,000 Leagues and later engineered durable film systems for endless show runs. Inspired by Walt Disney’s “can-do” spirit, he believed tech should serve storytelling — even modeling the Lincoln Audio-Animatronic with his own…
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