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.

  • 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.