Eisner Makes it Rain

Mark Cuban and Michael Eisner talk monetizing, and make it interesting

"...SXSW interactive festival, it may be Mark Cuban and Michael Eisner agreeing to pose for an on-stage photo with..."

March 11, 2008 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Sketches of Frank Gehry

The controversial architect is brought into focus by veteran filmmaker Sydney Pollack.

"...in the former camp; the film collects Gehry appreciators (Michael Ovitz and Michael Eisner, Dennis Hopper, Bob Geldof, and..."

June 23, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

Teenager suffers the horrors of moving from New York to New Jersey.

"...E. Disney, very publicly airing his dissatisfaction with CEO Michael Eisner, has said he wants a new face for..."

Feb. 27, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Last Witch Hunter

The Last Witch Hunter? Promises, promises.

"...Directed by: Breck Eisner. Starring: Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie, Julie Engelbrecht,..."

Oct. 23, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Slight Silence at a Small Gathering

"...than is good for us -- mentioned someone like Michael Eisner...."

June 21, 1996 Column by Michael Ventura

Lucie 'splains It All

Austin Cabaret presents Lucie Arnaz, and here we have a lovely convo.

"...the director, and Alan Carr was the producer, and Michael Eisner was the producer via Paramount Studios. I auditioned,..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Arts Post by Kate X Messer

TV Eye

TV Eye unpacks SXSW 08 and christens TV on the Internet

"...embracing new media – who spoke at SXSW Interactive/Film: Michael Eisner. The former head of Disney is the founder..."

March 21, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

This Old Mouse

Facing accusations of market saturation, cultural homogenization, and unethical labor practices, Disney keeps manufacturing the magic … but for how long?

"...and Internet -- are presided over by cantankerous CEO Michael Eisner, who during the past 20 years has done..."

May 10, 2002 Screens Feature by Michael Connor

Short Cuts

Money giveaway!

"...squarely about money and about Walt Disney Co. chairman Michael Eisner's clear concern about making movie decisions that would..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Yehudi Mercado Brings a Cartoon Rodeo to Austin Books

Celebrating the release of 'Pantalones, TX' this Saturday

"...about to be optioned. But that was right when Michael Eisner stepped down and Bob Iger stepped in, and..."

March 6, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Best Title of the Year So Far …

SXSW Film lights up

"...Mister Lonely's logline, per the SXSW press release: "A Michael Jackson impersonator (Diego Luna) befriends a Marilyn Monroe impersonator..."

Jan. 15, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...needs saving from the Dragon – and the subtly Michael Eisner-coded Lord Farquad – and Donkey’s making waffles. Some..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

News From Around the World and Down the Street

The Daily Texan makes us all proud.

"...Daily Texan cartoonist Stephanie Eisner's racist take on the Trayvon Martin case set the..."

March 27, 2012 News Post by Cindy Widner

Inside the House of Mouse

Don Hahn talks to SXSW about his Disney doc Waking Sleeping Beauty

"...visionary nephew Roy Disney, production chief Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO Michael Eisner, and little-known company president Frank Wells...."

March 23, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

After a Fashion

Gossip

"...founder and CEO of Facebook, and former Disney head, Michael Eisner was interviewed. God, get me a cocktail and..."

March 14, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Can Schlotzsky's Be Saved?

John Wooley and the battle to bring Schlotzsky's back to life

"...don't have to worry about entrenched management. I'm not Michael Eisner, I'm not trying to perpetuate myself in this..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

World Will Soon Be Run Solely by Insiders

"...requires internal bickering rather than public debate. My point? Michael Eisner is a case study for how the world..."

March 8, 2004 Postmarks

Memo

"...Cc: Michael Eisner..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Screens Feature

Director Brad Bird

"...Hound period, which was before the Jeffrey Katzenberg and Michael Eisner shake-ups...."

Aug. 6, 1999 Screens Feature

Walk Like an Egyptian

"...studio head of Disney (before an acrimonious split with Michael Eisner in 1994), Katzenberg revitalized that studio's flagging animation..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Dancing About Architecture

Happy Anniversary, Baby

"...continue to meet famous people like Brian Wilson and Michael Eisner. Right now, they're more concerned about whether word..."

June 20, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Bully Pulpit II

Jim Hightower Stages an On-Air Comeback

"..."If he'd had good ratings, he could have demanded Michael Eisner's balls in a jar and it wouldn't have..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Column by Chris Walters

The Plot: The Secret Story of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion

In his afterword, historian Stephen Eric Bronner describes The Plot as "a fitting legacy [to] a long and distinguished career." I couldn't agree more.

"...by Will Eisner..."

June 10, 2005 Books Review by Rick Klaw

Chris the Conqueror

Chris Roberson takes on Superman, Elric, Captain Kirk, and Cinderella – and wins

"...brought him in to finish/rescue Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski's controversial "Grounded" plotline with the Man of Steel..."

July 29, 2011 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wizard World Boldly Goes

'Star Trek: TNG' cast set for Austin reunion

"...to TNG: Jonathan Frakes (Commander William T. Riker) and Michael Dorn (Lieutenant Worf.) Seriously – and apologies to Will..."

June 15, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

300

Both Frank Miller's comic about the legendary battle of Thermopylae and Zack Snyder's cinematic adaptation are bloodthirsty affairs, awash in spectacle.

"...Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West, Vincent Regan, Michael Fassbender, Tom Wisdom and Rodrigo Santoro. The sword-and-sandals genre..."

March 9, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...The Toll D: Michael Nader When a young woman and her rideshare driver..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...of the world...you must first survive each other. Cast: Michael Biehn, Milo Ventimiglia, Lauren German, Rosanna Arquette, Courtney B...."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Five Graphic Novels That Will Supercharge Your Sequential Existence

A smattering of comics to keep your eyes busy

"...This is the Eisner-winning story of a student traveling around Europe and "figuring..."

May 21, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

ATX Film News: Fundraisers and a Special Delivery Scare Package

Is Austin giving the world the next Game of Thrones?

"...save humanity. The show stars the voice talents of Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther), Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones)..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

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