Tim Allen Says ‘Toy Story 5’ Is Not ‘About the Money’ After Completing ‘First Five-Hour’ Recording Session for Buzz Lightyear: ‘It’s a Really Good Story’
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Tim Allen says Disney would not be making "Toy Story 5" if it was just about the money. The last two films in the franchise grossed $1 billion.

Tim Allen says Disney would not be making “Toy Story 5” if it was just about the money. The last two films in the franchise grossed $1 billion.

  • bennel@lemmy.worldEnglish
    86·
    5 days ago

    Tim Allen says Disney would not be making “Toy Story 5” if it was just about the money.

    Riiiiight.

    • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.worldEnglish
      632·
      5 days ago

      We have no obligation to make history. We have no obligation to make art. We have no obligation to make a statement. To make money is our only objective.

      Disney CEO Michael Eisner, in an internal memo in 1981

        • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          4 days ago

          He presided over some of their most successful years. In terms of profitability he was at least as good for Disney as Balmer was for Microsoft.

          • anomnomEnglish
            1·
            3 days ago

            He presided over ESPN taking in billions for Disney.

      • MeaanBeaan@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        4 days ago

        I mean. In all fairness he’s not the current CEO and he is very much malighned as Disney’s CEO. He’s the main Blame for Disney’s worst years.

        But also I can’t find the actual source for that quote your referencing anywhere. Just a bunch of other posts, memes, and comments saying he said it. In 1981 he worked for Paramount. He didn’t work for Disney until 1984. So I’m a bit skeptical he even ever said that. Though it’s obviously absolutely possible.

    • adarza@lemmy.caEnglish
      30·
      5 days ago

      disney would fire mickey if the mouse dared ask for a 25 cent increase in pay.