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Former Disney CEO has no memory of approving Kingdom Hearts
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has no recollection of approving the development of Kingdom Hearts. His memory was only slightly jogged when informed that the game combined Final Fantasy characters with Disney properties.
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner can't remember why he green-lit Kingdom Hearts
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner admitted he cannot recall why he approved the pitch for the Kingdom Hearts video game series. Eisner, now an investor in Delphi Interactive, was questioned about the series' origins after a panel in New York. An anecdote from former Disney Japan employee Shuji Utsumi detailed the experimental nature of the pitch and the groundwork required for its approval.
Disney’s Former CEO Seems To Have No Memory Of Approving Kingdom Hearts
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner appears to have no recollection of approving the creation of the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise. Despite being a pivotal figure in Disney's entertainment ventures from 1984 to 2005, Eisner stated he did not remember greenlighting the crossover title between Final Fantasy and Disney characters, which launched on PlayStation 2 in 2002.
Further proving Kingdom Hearts' existence is a miracle, ex-Disney CEO says he can't even remember why he greenlit the JRPG in the first place
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner admitted he barely remembers greenlighting the Kingdom Hearts franchise and cannot recall his specific reasons for approving the Square Enix collaboration. Despite Eisner's hazy recollection, the series has spanned over two decades and is set to continue with Kingdom Hearts 4.
