The Pixar Disney War
Ethan Evans
Sozialwissenschaften, Recht, Wirtschaft / Management
Beschreibung
The Pixar Disney War explores the intense, pre-merger relationship between animation powerhouses Pixar and Disney, highlighting business management strategies and leadership decisions. The book delves into Pixar's groundbreaking creative innovation, spearheaded by Steve Jobs, and Disney's struggle to adapt within the evolving film industry. A key insight is the clash of cultures between a smaller, innovation-driven company and a massive corporation, showcasing the challenges of maintaining creative autonomy while navigating complex partnerships.
The book unfolds in three sections: the rise of Pixar, the tense contract negotiations, and the merger's consequences. It reveals how Pixar's fierce independence was vital to its success and how the merger potentially threatened this creative core. Through extensive research, including interviews and archival documents, the book offers a fresh perspective on this pivotal moment in animation history.
Ultimately, it provides valuable lessons in negotiation, organizational behavior, and the critical balance between artistic integrity and commercial success, relevant for anyone in film, television, or business management.
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