Dateline Disney 15 February 2008

February 15

1950: Cinderella is released in theaters.

Cinderella was the Disney Studio's 12th animated feature film. The movie was an instant hit at the box office and has since gone on to become one of Disney's most beloved fairytales of all time.

2002: Richard W. Cook is promoted to Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios.

Richard began his storybook career with Disney in 1970 as a ride operator at Disneyland Park. He went on to work at the Disney Studios in Burbank where he rose through the ranks and would eventually be promoted to Chairman.

He is in charge of various aspects at Walt Disney Studios, which include developing and marketing of all films released by Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, and Hollywood Pictures.