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| − | *Often, the term ''canon'' is mistakenly substituted for [[official]], another term that defines the legitimacy of an element from a movie. The mistake is widespread but marginally accepted. | + | *Often, the term ''canon'' is mistakenly substituted for ''[[official]]'', another term that defines the legitimacy of an element from a movie. The mistake is widespread but marginally accepted. |
*The Disney Animated Canon is a group of full-length animated Disney films of similar medium and caliber. Direct-to-video movies are not part of this canon. | *The Disney Animated Canon is a group of full-length animated Disney films of similar medium and caliber. Direct-to-video movies are not part of this canon. | ||
*Canon, although pronounced exactly like it, is often misspelled as ''cannon''. | *Canon, although pronounced exactly like it, is often misspelled as ''cannon''. | ||
Revision as of 05:58, 3 April 2011
Can · on [kan-uhn][1]
-noun
- a group of films collectively known as the "Disney Animated Canon."
-adjective (Slang)
- pertaining to, established by, or conforming to the Disney Animated Canon or a film from the Disney Animated Canon.
- Colloquial . pertaining to, established by, or conforming to any Disney movie.
Examples
- The Lion King is canon.
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride is not canon.
- Simba is canon.
- Simba is a canon character.
- Kovu is not canon.
Notes
- Often, the term canon is mistakenly substituted for official, another term that defines the legitimacy of an element from a movie. The mistake is widespread but marginally accepted.
- The Disney Animated Canon is a group of full-length animated Disney films of similar medium and caliber. Direct-to-video movies are not part of this canon.
- Canon, although pronounced exactly like it, is often misspelled as cannon.
See also
External links
- List of Disney theatrical animated features article at Wikipedia
