Agreed...I don't know why they aren't doing so many things that seem like an obvious win. I really wonder if they're so hyper focused on the expensive new content like Marvel, Star Wars, and the new animated movies (that are always slow to release on Disney+) that they're oblivious to the literal treasure trove of older content and ideas they could draw from.
It’s not just Walt Disney Imagineering that needs fresh air. Without power and trust any ability to make serious change will be stifled by the bloated bureaucracy that exists within and outside in the larger parks operation.
The sign shop I worked for was originally owned by a non-creative tight-wad a la Chapek. It was bought by a guy who "liked the idea of owning a graphics shop", and who was relatively business savvy, but had no clue of the day-to-day functions involved in a creative business. His ability to acknowledge his weaknesses and listen to the higher-level employees in each department who were directly involved in the processes of production allowed him to get rid of the employees that were leeching a paycheck and increase production in a huge way throughout each department, which resulted in raises for virtually everyone and dramatically increased morale. I left when he and his wife were forced to sell the company to yet another Chapek-minded POS because he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. It was really heartbreaking...his enthusiasm and excitement about where he wanted the business to go were contagious, and he genuinely cared about his employees.
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Its for Walt Disney Studios so I would assume for a movie/series for theatrical or Disney+. Could even be something like Figment which is getting a movie.
In name only.
