Question of the Week: Will Disney Survive Esiner?

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This is a new thing to spark some intrest and get off the usual debates.

Question of the Week:

Will Disney Survive Esiner?

Sound off!

 

[DVC-Landbaron]

What a depressing question!!

My heart says YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!

But my brain (who is usually right in these matters) says absolutely NOT!!!!

 

[Bob O]

I do think Disney will survive eisner!!!! There has been damage done and it will take time to undo the damage but i am optimisitic that" IF" the right person is hired to succeed eisner that the damage he has done can be repaired. It will take time but can happen!!!

 

[Sarangel]

I'm in the "Sort of" category... They're already discussing selling off the Anaheim Angels (and past time at that), so I can't see Disney staying the same conglomerate that it is now.

One of the big questions on this topic is "how much longer can Disney survive Eisner being at the helm?" Eisner did some good work in the beginning in allowing more access to the work Disney had already put in, but lately he's shown that he isn't willing for the creative types to create much new stuff (cf. all the stupid II animation releases).

Any company that relies on technology needs to invest in its R&D department to stay abreast (or hopefully ahead) of changing technology. Disney hasn't done that for about 5-6 years now & it's beginning to show.

Sarangel

 

[grinningghost]

I agree with Sarangel. What distresses me is that Eisner, the subject of a thousand debates, was key in the animated feature rebirth (Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin) - but since then, what has he done? Lion King was the last really great animated film by Disney (or at least IMHO). The parks have had problems galore in the last few years, and it almost seems he's washed his hands of it.

There is hope - if the real Michael Eisner would please stand up and do his job again.

 

[Luv2Roam]

Agree also with Sarangel.
I think the real genius from Mr Eyes&Ears early days is now dead. (Wells) I think he was behind a lot of it, and ME got the credit.

 

[Another Voice]

"What distresses me is that Eisner, the subject of a thousand debates, was key in the animated feature rebirth..."

No, actually the credit goes to Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. They created 'The Little Mermaid' (in production long before Einser showed up) and taught the Animation staff and Jeffery Katzenberg how to make movies again.

Eisner never liked Feature Animation, but was dazzled by the returns of 'The Lion King'. Without Menken, Ashman and Katzenberg Animation has floundered and Einser has been un-dazzled. So he's gone back to his original plan and has gutted the division. Einser's veiw of animation is that it only belongs on Saturday morning television.

 

[Figmentrocks]

AV,

Just to play the 'what if?' game for a minute.. Do you think the Katzenberg would be an asset to the company if Eisner finally moves on, rather is pushed out, and returns as CEO and/or President?

 

[Bstanley]

It may simply be wishful thinking, but I believe that 'Disney' will survive The Big ME.

As long as people are passionate about visiting a place like The Magic Kingdom or going to a good movie like Lilio and Stitch there will be a 'need' for a Disney.

But to really get ALL the Magic back the trick will be finding someone that not only has a strong enough business side to run a corporation, but who also has a strong enough creative side to recognize and nuture the 'Storytellers'.

Anyone know if Frank Wells had any children?