1940年4月13日，The Walt Disney Company推出動畫電影《Fantasia》，結合古典音樂與創新動畫技術，開創嶄新的電影體驗。這部作品被視為動畫史上的里程碑之一，對後世影響深遠。
On April 13, 1940, The Walt Disney Company premiered Fantasia, an innovative animated film blending classical music with groundbreaking visuals. It became a milestone in animation history and influenced generations of filmmakers.
中文
1940年： The Walt Disney Company推出動畫電影Fantasia，以古典音樂為核心，結合多段風格各異的動畫作品，開創嶄新的電影表現形式。影片由指揮家 Leopold Stokowski 與費城交響樂團演奏配樂，並透過當時先進的立體聲技術「Fantasound」呈現，提升觀影沉浸感。其中《魔法師的學徒》片段尤為著名，由米奇老鼠擔任主角，成為迪士尼經典形象之一。Fantasia 打破傳統敘事結構，採用音樂與畫面互相呼應的方式，讓觀眾以全新角度體驗動畫藝術。儘管上映初期票房表現一般，但其藝術價值隨時間不斷提升，被譽為動畫史上的里程碑。這部作品不僅影響後來的動畫創作，也拓展了電影在藝術與技術上的可能性。
English Version
April 13, 1940: The Walt Disney Company premiered the animated film Fantasia, a groundbreaking project that combined classical music with innovative animation techniques. Unlike traditional narrative films, Fantasia was structured as a series of animated segments set to famous classical compositions, performed by conductor Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra. The film also introduced “Fantasound,” an early stereophonic sound system that enhanced the cinematic experience and set new standards for audio in film. One of its most iconic segments, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, featured Mickey Mouse in a magical and visually striking story that became a defining moment in Disney history. Although the film did not achieve immediate commercial success, it was later recognized as a masterpiece that expanded the artistic boundaries of animation. Fantasia demonstrated that animation could be more than entertainment, serving as a form of artistic expression that merges music, imagery, and storytelling. Its influence continues to be felt in both animation and film, inspiring creators to explore new creative possibilities.