Disney: The Renaissance and the Empire
Summary
Hosts Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal explore Disney’s dramatic turnaround from its 1984 crisis under the leadership of Michael Eisner and Frank Wells. They detail the revival of animation through the Disney Renaissance, driven by hits like The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, and the strategic monetization of IP via home video sales. The episode examines how these moves restored the company’s iconic business flywheel.
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