Michael Eisner
Also Known As: Michael Dammann Eisner, Michael D. Eisner
Biography: Michael Dammann Eisner (born March 7, 1942) is an American businessman. Eisner was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Walt Disney Company from September 1984 to September 2005. Prior to Disney, Eisner was President and CEO of rival film studio Paramount Pictures from 1976 to 1984, and had brief stints at the major television networks NBC, CBS, and ABC. Eisner was born to an affluent, secular Jewish family in Mount Kisco, New York. He was raised on Park Avenue in Manhattan. His mother, Margaret (née Dammann), whose family founded the American Safety Razor Company, was the president of the Irvington Institute, a hospital that treated children with rheumatic fever. His father, Lester Eisner, Jr., was a lawyer and regional administrator of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. His great-grandfather, Sigmund Eisner, established a very successful clothing company that was one of the first uniform suppliers to the Boy Scouts of America, and his great-grandmother, Bertha Weiss, belonged to an immigrant family that established the town of Red Bank, New Jersey. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Mount Kisco, New York, USA
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The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World
Overview: A historical journey spanning half a century and beyond at Walt Disney World, featuring spectacular visuals, musical performances, and interviews.
Genres: Music Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-01
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Disney's California Adventure Grand Opening Special
Overview: "Disney's California Adventure opened to the public on February 8, 2001, the second of two theme parks built at the Disneyland Resort. Richard Kind, Barry Bostwick, Colin Mochrie, Brad Sherwood, Patrick Warburton, Jacklyn Zeman, Nancy Lee Grahn, John Ingle, Erin Hershey, Kiko Ellsworth, John Lasseter, and Michael Eisner were all on hand and part of the Disney Channel look inside the new theme park. The special was directed by Jerry Reese and is a great look at Disney California Adventure the way it looks on opening day. Don’t miss Patrick Warburton and his look at Soarin, along with a look at the attraction and music." - Sam's Disney Diary
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-02-08
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Arata Isozaki II: International Projects
Overview: Through a blend of Japanese history and Western influence, Arata Isozaki has built a career around his boldly distinctive architectural style. Constantly challenging the concepts of space, form and tradition, Isozaki’s work dares us to imagine a merging of cultures where artistic movements and methods bind together in riveting new forms. "ARATA ISOZAKI II: INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS" follows the architect to many of his most famous sites including the Barcelona Olympic Sports Palace, Disney’s Team Building in Orlando, New York’s Palladium nightclub, as well as the newly completed Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-01
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George Lucas' Star Tours
Overview: Originally aired in late 1986 during NBC's "Disney Sunday Movie."
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-12-28
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On Broadway
Overview: An all-star cast tells the inside story of the Broadway theater, and how it came back from the brink thanks to innovative work, a new attention to inclusion and a sometimes uneasy balance between art and commerce. Legends of the stage and screen—including Helen Mirren, Christine Baranski, August Wilson, James Corden, Alec Baldwin, John Lithgow, Viola Davis, Hugh Jackman and Ian McKellen—take us behind the scenes of Broadway's most groundbreaking and beloved shows, from A Chorus Line to Hamilton. Iconic performances by Lin Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, James Earl Jones and Mandy Patinkin lead the way on a hurly burly ride through Times Square, once again the main street of American show business in this documentary directed by Academy-Award nominee Oren Jacoby.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-10-12
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Pride of The Lion King
Overview: A behind the scenes look into The Lion King and The Lion King Broadway production.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-01
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The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic
Overview: Celebrities salute Disney Studios' 50th year in Burbank, California.
Genres: Documentary Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-05-20
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Alien Encounters from New Tomorrowland
Overview: Robert Urich, the legendary Jim Street in 'S.W.A.T.', is the host of this voyage around the UFO's and its mystery. From New Tomorrowland, in Disneyland, Urich talks about UFO, contacts, evidences of its arrives, abductions, military documents and other things what surround this controversial thematic. From the 30's years until the present, the UFOs always have been there very close to us, everyday, every time. Exists the aliens?, in truth they come to the Earth?, could it be a fiction created by the military? And the last and most important question: if they exists, would they will be our friends...or our enemies?
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-02-27
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A Single Shot
Overview: The tragic death of a beautiful young girl starts a tense and atmospheric game of cat and mouse between hunter John Moon and the hardened backwater criminals out for his blood.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-19
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Once Upon a Time in Anaheim
Overview: The true story of The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, the first and only pro sports team ever inspired by a Hollywood movie.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-06-11
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The Pixar Story
Overview: A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-08-28
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Waking Sleeping Beauty
Overview: By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-05
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Mickey's Audition
Overview: A five-minute film for The Disney-MGM Studios combining live-action and animation. Mickey Mouse recalls his first big audition and subsequent filmmaking career.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-01
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Sketches of Frank Gehry
Overview: First and foremost, Frank Gehry is an artist. Described as a young child as having golden hands, Frank begins his creation through sketch. Forming thought into substantive sculpture, the marriage of art and architechure is brought to life. Join director Sydney Pollack on a journey into the world and work of the most important architect of our Age.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-12
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Jim Henson Idea Man
Overview: Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-05-18
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Mickey's 60th Birthday
Overview: This film combines live action/original animation and library animation. Mickey steals a magic hat from a Sorcerer and is put under a spell by the angry magi so that no one will recognize him until he finds his own magic within. While Mickey is on his quest, network news teams around the country desperately try to find the famous, beloved mouse who has mysteriously disappeared. On his quest, Mickey goes into the "Cheers" bar, meets up with the characters from "Family Ties", and winds up on Disneyland's Main Street the night before his Birthday celebration is to take place. It is there that he finds he has all the magic inside him that he will ever need. The spell is broken and the Birthday bash commences as the whole World celebrates the beloved Mickey Mouse.
Genres: Family Animation TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-11-13
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The Making of Captain EO
Overview: Documentary of the making of Michael Jackson's Captain EO film for the Disney theme parks.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-09-12
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Michael Moore Hates America
Overview: Michael Wilson, like the subject of his film, is trying to get an interview with a multi-millionaire; however, in this case, that millionaire is Michael Moore himself.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-12
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In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
Overview: The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990, as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific and influential artists of his time. Key events include his early television work with the Muppets while still a student at the University of Maryland, his commercial work and network appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960’s, his breakthrough with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and his groundbreaking fantasy films, Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Among those interviewed for the Jim Henson episode are his children, Lisa, Cheryl, Brian and Heather Henson, actors Neil Patrick Harris and Candice Bergen, Willard Scott, director John Landis, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, and Sesame Street cast members Bob McGrath and Carroll Spinney.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-09-15
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The Muppets at Walt Disney World
Overview: Filmed right after the merger between Disney and Jim Henson productions, the Muppet's are featured heading to the greatest place on earth, Walt Disney World. Kermit and Robin take the gang to the swamp for a vacation in Califorina. It is the annual Bug Fry and it's a journey to the roots again for Kermit and Robin. However, the rest of the cast is less than excited about being in a stinking bog. When it is mentioned that they can see the fireworks from Disney, everyone is excited and wants to go to the park instead of being at the bug fry. Kermit says the'll take a short peak and be right back. As the Muppets accidentally break into the park, security tries to round them all up as they visit all of the parks. Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney/MGM. Finally, after being round back up, they get a chance to meet the one and only Mickey Mouse and show a huge musical number at the end.
Genres: Comedy Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-05-06
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The Happy Days of Garry Marshall
Overview: In a heartfelt tribute to Hollywood legend Garry Marshall, his family and friends share their favorite memories of the creative genius behind some of the most memorable series in television history.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-05-12
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Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Overview: Celebration of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary
Genres: Family Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-07-01
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Walt Disney: One Man's Dream
Overview: Produced exclusively for the Disney-MGM Studios in 2001 for the 100 Years Of Magic celebration, this short film was shown at the end of the park's "One Man's Dream" exhibit attraction. Originally narrated by Michael Eisner, then subsequently narrated by Julie Andrews.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-01
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Euro Disney Noël
Overview: Celebrate Christmas with Disney and discover its European influences.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1989-12-24
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Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
Overview: Find out how the spectacular music inspired the animation, and learn more about the development of the characters—such as how Ursula ended up being a big octopus—and how the memorable song "Part of Your World" almost got cut from the film.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-03
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