michael eisner
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Tribune Company CEO: No Reorganization Court Filing … Yet
Tells employees that the company’s waiting because of ongoing discussions with creditors
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Jeff Shell Wants a Job — But at Tribune, or Comcast?
The Comcast-NBCU combination is certain to initiate Hollywood’s biggest game of musical chairs in years
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Amidst Eisner Rumors, Tribune Co. Says It’s ‘Making Solid Progress’
L.A. Times and Chicago Tribune owners release financials, claiming troubled media company is “just getting started”
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Tribune Report: Eisner in Talks to Head … Tribune Co.
Former Disney chief said to be in talks with creditors for bankrupt Chicago-based media conglomerate
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Where in the World Is Michael Eisner?
Celador’s star witness MIA days before his scheduled appearance — will it affect the “Millionaire” trial?
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Bob Iger Testifies: Eisner ‘Loved’ Game Shows, Pushed ‘Millionaire’
The well-prepared and well-tailored Disney CEO sticks to the script
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‘Millionaire’ Trial (update): Iger Wraps His Command Performance
Bob Iger finishes his savvy but mostly bland turn on the stand; Eisner a no-go
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Disney vs. Celador: Iger Testifies Wednesday; Eisner May Be Out
Bob Iger takes the stand first thing Wednesday morning, but Eisner, out of the country, a question mark
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Disney vs. Celador: ‘All About the Contract’ (updated)
Opening remarks hint at a deep dive into the details
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How Haim Saban Pulled Off the Deal of a Lifetime
Connie Bruck’s New Yorker piece is out, and endless. By far the most interesting aspect involves the backstory to Haim Saban’s sale, with Rupert Murdoch, of the Fox Family Channel to the Walt Disney Company in 2001 for $5.2 billion. The piece details Disney chief Michael Eisner’s getting cold feet because he overpaid, and trying to…
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Callbacks: Eisner to Direct ‘Escape From NY’ Remake; Elwes Returns For ‘Saw VII’
Clive Owen is joining Jason Statham in Gary McKendry’s action-thriller “The Killer Elite,” while Eric Heisserer will write “Final Destination 5”
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Conflict, Regime Change at the ’80s Mouse House
The men behind “Waking Sleeping Beauty” grilled on working with Katzenberg, and Disney’s battles at the top
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Roy Disney Dies at 79
Walt’s nephew had been instrumental in bringing Eisner to company, then dumping him
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Bob Iger Can Go Home Laughing
“I’m jealous beyond belief,” said one rival executive. “I think it’s a brilliant move on Disney’s part.”