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Article: An Incredible Marriage? Disney and Pixar's CEO Steve Jobs talk of joining forces.
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- January 30, 2006
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Byline: David J. Jefferson
Disney CEO Robert Iger believes in happily-ever-afters. For two years, Disney's relationship with Pixar Animation Studios--creator of such blockbusters as "Finding Nemo" and "Toy Story"--was on the rocks, soured by an epic battle of wills between former Disney chief Michael Eisner and Pixar CEO Steve Jobs. But when Iger took over last year, he was determined to kiss and make up. After all, the relationship has generated $3.2 billion at the box office over the past decade, allowing Disney to maintain bragging rights even as its own animation sputtered. Now comes news that Disney and Pixar are discussing marriage, with Disney paying an ...
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