Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923 by Walt Disney and produces a wide range of media including movies, television shows, theme parks, and merchandise. Some of Disney's earliest productions were short animated films featuring Mickey Mouse. Disney became highly successful with animated feature films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Disney purchased Marvel Entertainment in 2009, gaining ownership of popular Marvel franchises like Iron Man and Spider-Man. Both Disney and Marvel have continued to grow in popularity through movies, comics, video games, and more.