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While he received the equivalent of his 10-year salary upon departure

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Golden Girls was introduced in 1985 by Disney's Touchstone division, while Disney Sunday Movie returned to Sunday night television in 1986. By 1988, Disney was leading the box office grosses at Hollywood studios after several of its films reached and surpassed the $100 million mark. Disney expanded into new territory by purchasing Wrather Corp. and forming Hollywood Pictures. The company also acquired Childcraft and launched several Disney Stores.

1990-1999: The 1990s were some of Disney's most successful years, with the release of several animated cayman islands phone number data blockbusters. In 1990, Disney's international operations generated 1991% of total revenue. The company acquired Discover magazine that same year. In 22, Disney won the National Hockey League team franchise for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

The troubles started in the late 1990s when a helicopter crash resulted in the death of Frank Well (the company's president since 1990). Jeffrey Katzenberg, then chairman, made a bid for the position of president but lost. This angered him, especially since he had coveted the position. He later left the company on unfriendly terms, leading to a contentious feud between him and then CEO Michael Dammann Eisner.

, Katzenberg demanded $580 million in compensation. In 1995, Disney merged with Capital Cities in a $19 billion deal that gave the company control of radio, television, and cable networks. By 1999, there were 725 Disney stores worldwide.