Disney’s Former CEO Seems To Have No Memory Of Approving Kingdom Hearts
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has stated he does not recall the process or reasoning behind his approval of the Kingdom Hearts franchise.
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has publicly stated that he has no memory of authorizing the Kingdom Hearts video game series. The project, a collaboration between Disney and Square Enix, has become a significant piece of intellectual property since its inception.
Coverage from GoNintendo, Eurogamer, WDW News Today, Kotaku, and GameSpot highlights the disconnect between the executive's recollection and the long-standing success of the game franchise. Reports focus on Eisner's inability to identify the specific circumstances that led to the greenlighting of the project.
Future developments remain dependent on whether additional details regarding the project's early approval process surface. Coverage does not yet specify if further commentary from Disney or involved developers will be provided.
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Quick answers
Who is the former CEO in question?
Michael Eisner is the former Disney CEO identified in the coverage.
What specific project is he unable to recall?
Eisner does not recall greenlighting the Kingdom Hearts video game series.
Are there details on why he forgot?
The coverage does not specify a reason for his lack of memory regarding the approval.
Coverage (6)
- Further proving Kingdom Hearts' existence is a miracle, ex-Disney CEO says he can't even remember why he gr... Yahoo Tech · 17h ago
- Disney's CEO doesn't remember why he greenlit Kingdom Hearts GoNintendo · 17h ago
- Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner can't remember why he green-lit Kingdom Hearts Eurogamer.net · 17h ago
- Michael Eisner Doesn't Remember Greenlighting 'Kingdom Hearts' WDW News Today · 17h ago
- Ex-Disney CEO Says He Doesn’t Remember Why He Greenlit Kingdom Hearts Kotaku · 17h ago
- Disney’s Former CEO Seems To Have No Memory Of Approving Kingdom Hearts GameSpot · 17h ago broke it first
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