According to Variety's report on Bob Iger's Financial Times exit interview, the former Disney CEO pursued far more ambitious acquisitions than previously known. While he successfully acquired Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars—with Pixar his top priority—Iger also pursued James Bond, came within hours of buying Twitter before walking away, and held merger talks with Apple. The disclosures paint a picture of a CEO with sweeping strategic vision, even as several of his boldest pursuits didn't materialize.

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