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Article: Eisner: Miramax will still wear Mouse ears.
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- Daily Variety
- Article date:
- February 14, 2005
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Mouse House chief exec Michael Eisner didn't mention his looming exit once when addressing shareholders here, but he did vow that Disney would keep Miramax in operation whether the Weinstein brothers stay or go.
"The Walt Disney Co. will continue to own Miramax. The Walt Disney Co. will continue to make movies that are characterized as independent-like films that are lower budget ... we have it completely under control, and we are talking to Harvey and Bob (Weinstein) about what their relationship will be with Miramax going forward," Eisner said.
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