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“I don't think that people think of Marvel in the same way that people think of Pixar. Because Pixar is story-orientated, and they think of these guys as epic movie orientated. But they're story-orientated. That's the secret.”

Quote by Amy Pascal

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Amy Pascal is a prominent business executive, born on March 25, 1958. She has played a crucial role in the film and entertainment industry, serving as the CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Under her leadership, Sony Pictures has released numerous successful films, which have had a wide-reaching impact globally. more

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