January 29, 2004
Pixar to End Talks with Disney
Pixar to End Talks with Disney
"After ten months of trying to strike a deal with Disney, we're moving on," said Pixar CEO Steve Jobs. "We've had a great run together -- one of the most successful in Hollywood history -- and it's a shame that Disney won't be participating in Pixar's future successes."
This is a pretty big deal I think, it will surely hurt Disney, but I think Disney has been in preparation for this, since they recently drop development of actual animation in favor of digital. It will be interesting to who picks up distribution, and if Pixar can continue to compete with Dreamworks.
Comments
God is there any thing else that Eisner can do to screw Disney into the ground.
Here is a little comic about it ( http://www.theaterhopper.com/?strip_id=223 )
BTW I am actually employed as a 3d animator.
Posted by: Jake of 8bitjoystick.com | January 29, 2004 02:17 PM
So who are the potential suitors for Pixar?
Posted by: Anthony | January 29, 2004 07:59 PM
any yeah I cannot believe Eisner is still there.
Posted by: Anthony | January 29, 2004 07:59 PM
You know Pixar can make and market their own movies with out Disney. Shrek proved that it is possible to sell an animated CGI movie and make a load of cash without disney.
Posted by: Jake of 8bitjoystick.com | January 30, 2004 12:50 AM
More on the Deal gone south
Like you say:
"When the two started their relationship back in 1995, Pixar needed a co- production partner with a strong brand name and distribution power. But now Pixar is profitable enough to bankroll its own movies and successful enough that it can wrangle a distribution deal from a movie studio, according to Federated Investors analyst Angela Kohler, whose firm holds about 2 million Disney shares."
Posted by: Anthony Ianniciello | January 30, 2004 08:31 AM