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James B. Stewart’s book chronicles the dramatic internal conflict that erupted within the Walt Disney Company after chairman Michael Eisner faced opposition from Ralph Disney and other executives. Drawing on exclusive access to executives, board members, and thousands of unpublished documents, the account explores the clash between Eisner and key figures such as Jeff Katzenberg, Michael Ovitz, and Steve Jobs, the impact of these disputes on Disney’s relationships with Pixar, and the broader implications for corporate governance and creative management. The narrative offers rare insight into Disney’s creative processes—from *The Lion King* to *Pirates of the Caribbean*—while tracing the events that ultimately led to Eisner’s resignation and the reshaping of Disney’s corporate structure.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management
Authors: James B. Stewart
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