Book description
The dramatic inside story of the downfall of Michael Eisner--Disney Chairman and CEO--and the scandals that drove America's best-known entertainment company to civil war. "When You Wish Upon a Star," "Whistle While You Work," "The Happiest Place on Earth"--these are lyrics indelibly linked to Disney, one of the most admired and best-known companies in the world. So when Roy Disney, chairman of Walt Disney Animation and nephew of founder Walt Disney, abruptly resigned in November 2003 and declared war on chairman and chief executive Michael Eisner, he sent shock waves through the entertainment industry, corporate boardrooms, theme parks, and living rooms around the world--everywhere Disney does business and its products are cherished. Drawing on unprecedented access to both Eisner and Roy Disney, current and former Disney executives and board members, as well as thousands of pages of never-before-seen letters, memos, transcripts, and other documents, James B. Stewart gets to the bottom of mysteries that have enveloped Disney for years: What really caused the rupture with studio chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg, a man who once regarded Eisner as a father but who became his fiercest rival? How could Eisner have so misjudged Michael Ovitz, a man who was not only "the most powerful man in Hollywood" but also his friend, whom he appointed as Disney president and immediately wanted to fire? What caused the break between Eisner and Pixar chairman Steve Jobs, and why did Pixar abruptly abandon its partnership with Disney? Why did Eisner so mistrust Roy Disney that he assigned Disney company executives to spy on him? How did Eisner control the Disney board for so long, and what really happened in the fateful board meeting in September 2004, when Eisner played his last cards? DisneyWar is an enthralling tale of one of America's most powerful media and entertainment companies, the people who control it, and those trying to overthrow them. It tells a story that--in its sudden twists, vivid, larger-than-life characters, and thrilling climax--might itself have been the subject of a Disney classic--except that it's all true.
Ozzie Treat
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Trigger Warming
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Mechani-Man
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Gullyway
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Eerie
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Cream
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Ex0tic
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Black Hole Necromancer
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Scrapple
The sleep timer is a brilliant addition โ I drift off to sleep with amazing stories. Audiobooks on this app have expanded my horizons and introduced me to new ideas. This app's versatility and convenience have transformed my screen time into a productive reading journey. ListenBook's audio filters are a valuable tool for customizing my audiobook playback to perfection. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips.
MeeP
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Trouble Mittens
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature! Looping playback is a valuable study tool. It helps me grasp complex content and retain information. ListenBookโs interface is clean and intuitive. Itโs a joy to use.
Overrun
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. Apple Watch compatibility enhances my audiobook experience. It's a convenient way to control playback. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! Not bad, but not amazing either. The narratorโs voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldnโt necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Murder Matter
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Admiral Tot
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Sandbox
I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience. ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Little Granger
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience