Eisner Gets Back Into Movies With Universal Deal

The Associated Press, San Diego Union-Tribune: Business
Tue, 11/13/2012 - 12:42pm

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner is getting back in the movie business.

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Topics: media company michael eisner the tornante company universal

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