Mitch
#41
Dash - Ahh…yes – thank you for correcting me. I almost forgot about that little
scenario…
Yes, my dad (being an animator) explained the whole thing to me in succession, bit-by-bit,
and things changed from Disney to Disney/Pixar. I must admit that, from what you said, things definitely are
up-to-par in terms of merchandising and advertising…on Pixar’s part.
And please don’t tell me that
you were/are sticking up for Michael Eisner, as an executive. I know he may have had some good intentions at
heart, but really… 
Other than that, I see what you are saying. 
That’s the thing though- how
can someone who wanted Disney to churn out sequel after sequel have good intentions? Disney’s a good company,
but Eisner is one of the reasons it’s been going downhill.
Mitch
#43
lizardgirl - Exactly –
which is one of the main reasons why I have my back turned to Eisner, even though he’s not the top dog anymore.
That “good intentions” part probably only covers 5% of his true thoughts, but hey…what do I know?
Well, thank goodness that Lasseter is in the business…
I think that Iger is
doing a great job taking Eisner’s place. I think he made Disney extend their contract with Pixar.
You’re right, TSS- things certainly have been improving since Iger came along, and
although really anything would have been an improvement, extending the contract between Disney and Pixar was a
very smart move.
Mitch
#46
The Star Swordsman - Heh – well, I suppose I will
have to agree with you there: Iger is doing a much better job than Eiser was, that’s for sure.
I
wonder what else Iger could do for the benefit for the Disney Company.
Mitch
#48
[b]The Star
Swordsman[/b] - Good question. It seems that, for the time being, he is rather in a tight spot.
According to the “Chris Sanders/American Dog” incident, Iger will have to make a few tough decisions.
We’ll just have to see what happens, as I said before. 
I suppose one thing he could do to improve
business at Disney Studios would be to…
1. Allow Mr. Lasseter (and the
company itself) to resort to strictly 2-D films, as it used to be.
2.
Improve morale by rehiring their previously fired employees, and support and encourage the artists.
Of
course, the many people who are in the head-of-department positions in Disney Studios should all do the
latter.
Hmm… I don’t really have much
more to add about Iger…
…or the merger…
So, here’s a very belated Happy 21st to Pixar! You guys
so totally rock! 
I think the reason it seems like not long ago we were celebrating Pixar’s 20th is,
well, it wasn’t long ago. Pixar really celebrated its 20th anniversary with Cars,
which was just out a few months ago. But yes, time does fly so fast.
I wish, sometimes, time would stop.
That way, I will live forever to cherish Pixar films.
Mitch
#51
The Star Swordsman - Heh –
interesting way to look at it, sir. Have you ever seen that Twilight Zone episode, the one where this man
accidentally stops time forever? It’s actually quick nerve-wracking, when you think about it.
But
yeah, I know what you mean. However, if time stopped, Pixar wouldn’t be able to create any more films…
That is true. I guess we
all have to wish is for Pixar to reign supreme for a long, long, time.
Mitch
#53
As
long as there are good, hard-working people at the studio who are passionate about their job and love doing what
they do, I think that Pixar will always have a bright future ahead of them.
I hope they past 100 years!
Mitch
#55
Haha – so do I! I hope they pass a million.
Wow, that would be a long time.
Mitch
#58
Heheh – why not? The longer the better! Heck, I hope
they live forever – I should have just said that in the first place…
Well, at least a long time. I
hope it becomes immortal. After all, Disney has become immortal already.
Mitch
#60
If not immortal in the physical world, at least in our
hearts and minds, as Pixar sure has touched those two areas in people around the globe. In any case, I hope that
they last forever – or, as you said, become immortal.
