Who Framed Roger Rabbit Production and Rights
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a 1988 American live action animated hybrid film produced by Touchstone Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, and Silver Screen Partners III. The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. It is not a Walt Disney Animation Studios production, but a live action film with extensive hand drawn and early computer animation integrated into the footage. The project was based on Gary K. Wolf's 1981 novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit and developed by Disney in partnership with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment. The film was produced with a budget of approximately 70 million dollars and grossed over 329 million dollars worldwide, making it one of the highest grossing films of 1988. For details on Disney's corporate structure and film distribution, see the official Disney investor relations page https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/ir/. For background on the Amblin Entertainment partnership, see the company's official site https://www.amblin.com/.
Disney's Role and Ownership of Who Framed Roger Rabbit
The Walt Disney Company owns the film through its Buena Vista Pictures Distribution and Walt Disney Studios divisions. The film is classified as a Touchstone Pictures release, which Disney created in 1984 to target mature audiences with broader content than the traditional Disney brand. Who Framed Roger Rabbit remains under Disney's corporate umbrella, with all associated intellectual property rights managed by Disney and its subsidiaries. The film's animation was supervised by Richard Williams, and the production combined live action footage with more than 1,000 animated characters. The collaboration between Disney and Amblin Entertainment set a technical benchmark for integrating live action and animation. For information on Touchstone Pictures as a Disney label, see the company's official site https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/. For details on the film's animation techniques and production history, see the American Film Institute's page https://www.afi.com/.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit Streaming and Availability
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is available on Disney+, the streaming service operated by The Walt Disney Company. The film is listed under the Touchstone Pictures catalog and can be streamed in multiple regions where Disney+ operates. Physical media releases, including Blu ray and DVD, are distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. The film continues to be referenced in Disney theme park attractions, merchandise, and promotional materials as part of the broader Disney IP portfolio. For current streaming availability and catalog details, see the official Disney+ site https://www.disneyplus.com/. For the film's box office and industry data, see Box Office Mojo https://www.boxofficemojo.com/.