Who Framed Roger Rabbit Timeline ( Real )

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June 22, 1988

Release of 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'

The movie 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' was released to theaters, blending live-action and animation in a groundbreaking way.

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1986

Production Begins on 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'

Filming and animation work began on 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' directed by Robert Zemeckis.

development
1984

Robert Zemeckis Pitch and Development

Development of the concept and screenplay for 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' began, based on Gary K. Wolf's novel 'Who Censored Roger Rabbit?'.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit Timeline ( Fictional )

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1947-October

Marvin Acme's Murder

Marvin Acme, owner of Toontown's Acme Corp and the Divorce Decree papers, is found murdered.

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1947-October

Roger Rabbit Charged with Murder

Roger Rabbit is accused of murdering Marvin Acme after being found at the crime scene with the gun.

investigation
1947-October

Private Detective Eddie Valiant Begins Investigation

Eddie Valiant is hired to investigate the case and prove Roger Rabbit's innocence.

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1947-October

Eddie Meets Jessica Rabbit

Eddie meets Roger Rabbit's wife, Jessica Rabbit, and learns more about Roger's character and troubles.

reveal_event
1947-October

Eddie Discovers Judge Doom's Plot

Eddie uncovers that Judge Doom plans to dismantle Toontown and build a freeway, revealing Doom as a Toon disguised as human.

climax_event
1947-October

Final Showdown at Toontown

Eddie Valiant confronts Judge Doom in Toontown; Doom is defeated and Toontown is saved.