In 1995, Disney was the undisputed king of animation. But behind the scenes, a decade-long war for creative control was just beginning. This is the story of how a "vendor" named Pixar became Disney’s biggest rival, and how Steve Jobs used a string of billion-dollar hits to force a total regime change in Burbank.

From the "Circle 7" secret studio to the high-stakes negotiations over Toy Story 2 and Finding Nemo, we’re exploring the corporate battle that nearly destroyed the Disney/Pixar partnership—and the unlikely friendship between Bob Iger and Steve Jobs that eventually saved it.

In this video, we explore:

• The 1995 Pixar IPO that turned the power dynamic upside down.
• Michael Eisner’s "Experimental Era" and Disney’s struggle for identity.
• The "Sequel War" and the "free" movie that fueled Steve Jobs' resentment.
• Bob Iger’s Hong Kong epiphany and the $7.4 billion deal that changed animation forever.

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