1. The classic fairy tale:
* The original fairy tale: The story of "The Ugly Duckling" was written by Hans Christian Andersen in 1843. It was originally published in Danish as "Den grimme Ælling." While Andersen didn't publish his own work, it was published by C.A. Reitzel, a Copenhagen publisher.
2. The 1998 Disney animated film:
* The film: The 1998 Disney animated film "The Ugly Duckling" was produced by Walt Disney Television Animation and was distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Please clarify which "Ugly Duckling" you are referring to, and I can give you a more specific answer.