Who informed your sense of wonder? Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg are the impresarios who have thrilled, entertained and inspired billions in the history of the entertainment industry — you likely among them. The two studios where they first made their mark — Disney and Universal — would snowball into today’s biggest box-office powerhouses (complete with theme parks, consumer products and international appeal), in no small part thanks to their magic.
Interesting note: Of our original 64 players, all the “suits”, agents, actors and tech lords fell by the wayside. The last two standing are arguably the most towering creative figures in entertainment history. Without them, there is no Mickey Mouse or Minnie, Goofy, Tinkerbell or Donald Duck; no E.T., Indiana Jones, Jaws or Private Ryan.
Now it’s up to you to tell us who’s the ultimate ‘player.’
I’m excited to see whom you pick.
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‘The Players’ Tourney Finals
What more can we say? Two of the most iconic names in the history of Hollywood, two people who have shaped the industry immeasurably. Let’s go: