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08-0921-S1
April 24, 2008
Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Mayor All Councilmembers All City Departments
RE: DECLARING MICHAEL D. EISNER DAY IN HOllYWOOD
At the meeting of the Council held April 22, 2008 , the following action was taken:
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MICHAEL D. EISNER
WHEREAS, Michael D. Eisner has received a star on the World Famous Hollywood Walle of Fame on April 25,2008; and
WHEREAS, For four decades, Michael Eisner has been a leader in the American entertainment industry. He began his career at ABC, where he helped take the network from number three to number one in primetime, daytime and children's television with such landmark shows as Happy Days, Barney Miller, Rich Man, Poor Man, and Roots. In 1976, he became president of Paramount Pictures, leading the studio to become number one in box office and profitability in both theatrical movies and network television production.· In 1984 Michael assumed the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company and, in the ensuing 21 years, transformed it from a film and theme park company with $1.8 billion in enterprise value into a global media empire valued at $80 billion; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, Michael began the "next act" of his remarkable career, by founding the Tomante Company; a privately held company that makes investments in and incubates companies and opportunities in the media and entertainment space. Through the Tomante Company, he created Vuguru, a new media studio that produces world class content for the internet and emerging digital platforms. Vuguru's first production, "Prom Queen," quic1dy became an internet sensation and was later nominated for a Broadband Ernmy. The series was such a huge success it spawned a fifteen episode spin-off series "Prom Queen: Summer Heat" which combined, garnered over 20 million views over the course of its initial run; and
WHEREAS, The Tornante Company holds an ownership stake in Veoh Networks, Inc., an innovative, new independent Internet television broadcasting system and wholly owns Team Baby Entertainment, the premier producer of an award-winning series of officially licensed sports themed children's DVD's; and
WHEREAS, In October 2007, The Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC. acquired The Topps Company, Inc., a leading creator and marketer of sports and related cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery items. Under Michael's vision and leadership, he plans to transform Topps, through the media of filmed entertainment, Internet and television, into a full-fledged sports media company. Michael and Topps are presently developing a film featuring the iconic eye-patch wearing comic hero Bazooka Joe; and
WHEREAS, In January 2008, Vuguru announced a ground-breaking partnership with world-renowned author Robin Cook. A 50-episode on-line prequel series will account for the days leading up to the launch of his new novel, "Foreign Body," a first-of-its-kind collaboration which will debut in May 2008. In addition, Vuguru recently launched its second original web series "The All-For-Nets," a comedy that follows a documentary crew filming a fictional indie rock band as they travel the U.S on an under-funded and poorly planned tour. Michael is also currently developing a new animated series titled "Glen Martin, D.D.S." for primetime television in '08; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that by the adoption of this resolution the Los Angeles City Council hereby congratulate Michael D. Eisner on this well deserved honor of receiving his star on the World Famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Friday, April 25, 2008 is hereby declared Michael D. Eisner Day in Hollywood! flI:pri125, 2008 PRESENTED BY: £ .~G' zZc'- COUNCILMEMBER ERIC GARCETTI
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