DisneyWar
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.40 (508 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0009JKV74 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 452 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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He shows how Eisner's erratic attitude towards paying severance to former employees--in some cases being overly stubborn (as with Katzenberg, to whom he had a chance to close out for $90 million, but whom Disney ended up paying $280 million) and in others being shockingly lenient (as with Ovitz, who received a $140 million golden parachute after one relatively ineffective year at the company). --Peter Han. In the end, Stewart has returned with DisneyWar to what he does best: drilling into a murky and complex subject, capturing an enormous amount of detail through personal interviews, emails, memos, court records, and other data sources, and then weaving together a rich tapestry of people and events to bring others to the same conclusions he has clearly reached himself. James Stewart has done it again. The au
No other book so thoroughly penetrates the secretive world of the corporate boardroom. With access to both Michael Eisner and Roy Disney, company executives and board members, as well as letters and documents never before seen, James B. DisneyWar is an enthralling true story of one of America's most powerful media and entertainment companies, the people who control it, and those trying to overthrow them.. Here, too, is the creative process that lies at the heart of Disney, the many passionate artists who fought for their vision, the critical choices that led to success or failure, and the brilliant ideas which, in spite of the ego clashes and internal politics, were brought to miraculous fruition. DisneyWar is the breathtaking, dramatic inside story of what drove America's best-known entertainment company to civil war. Stewart gets to the bottom of mysteries and corporate intrigue that have enveloped Disney for years
Great book, bad characters James Mr Stewart does a brilliant job in telling the story of the Eisner years at Disney, the writing and journalism are top notch. The only thing is, you come away not really liking anyone involved. They all seem greedy and self-absorbed. Eisner himself comes off as a megalomaniac. After reading this book, I wouldn't cross the road to meet him. If there is a hero of this book it is poor Frank Wells, who died tragically in the middle of the story trying to make everyone happy.. Much better as an audio book DCraw Great book but it was so detailed that it was a very slow read. I got about halfway through and decided to do the free 30 day audible trial to listen to the second half as an audio book. It was a great choice, I wish I had just listened to the entire book.. a"Wow, I will never look at Disney the same way again" according to a2z Consumer. Interesting and eye opening read. Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth but Disney corporate seemed far from it. I found myself laughing at some of Michael Eisner's antics, although I am sure his former colleagues failed to see the humor. I would have loved to read more about the development of The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and the Lion King. At 620 pp, I wouldn't have minded 20 more pages covering these movies.. z Consumer said Wow, I will never look at Disney the same way again. Interesting and eye opening read. Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth but Disney corporate seemed far from it. I found myself laughing at some of Michael Eisner's antics, although I am sure his former colleagues failed to see the humor. I would have loved to read more about the development of The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and the Lion King. At 6"Wow, I will never look at Disney the same way again" according to a2z Consumer. Interesting and eye opening read. Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth but Disney corporate seemed far from it. I found myself laughing at some of Michael Eisner's antics, although I am sure his former colleagues failed to see the humor. I would have loved to read more about the development of The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and the Lion King. At 620 pp, I wouldn't have minded 20 more pages covering these movies.. 0 pp, I wouldn't have minded "Wow, I will never look at Disney the same way again" according to a2z Consumer. Interesting and eye opening read. Disneyland may be the happiest place on earth but Disney corporate seemed far from it. I found myself laughing at some of Michael Eisner's antics, although I am sure his former colleagues failed to see the humor. I would have loved to read more about the development of The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and the Lion King. At 620 pp, I wouldn't have minded 20 more pages covering these movies.. 0 more pages covering these movies.