Michael “Mike” Vasaturo has functioned as vice president of New Haven Terminal Inc. for nearly 30 years. When he is not managing the company’s financial activities and business operations, Michael Vasaturo enjoys spending time with his wife and children, all of whom are major Disney fans. Walt Disney Animation Studios has accounted for three of the 10 highest grossing animated films of all time, while Disney-owned animation studios have produced four of the five most successful animated films at the worldwide box office. Released in 2013, Disney’s Frozen is the most financially successful feature film in the history of animation. The movie grossed $1.287 billion dollars, making it the fourth highest grossing Disney film and ninth highest grossing film of all time. Toy Story 3, a Pixar production, grossed over $1 billion during its release in 2010 and stands as the third highest grossing animated film, behind Frozen and Minions. Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar are the only studios with multiple films to surpass $1 billion worldwide. Frozen and Toy Story 3 are joined by Zootopia and Finding Dory, both released in 2016. The Lion King, at $968 million, and Finding Nemo, at $940 million, round out the top eight most successful animated movies. Disney films stack up well when accounting for inflation, too. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937, would have grossed in excess of $938 million in 2016 dollars in the United States alone, good for the 10th slot of all time highly grossing animated movies.
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As chief financial officer with New Haven Terminal, Inc., Michael Vasaturo leverages extensive experience managing port operations and labor contracts. An avid traveler, Michael Vasaturo enjoys trips to Florida and Las Vegas with his family, and is a longtime fan of Disney movies and shows. One of the most popular Disney movies of recent years was Frozen, which is a loose, contemporary interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale The Snow Queen. The Disney animated film creates a snow-filled landscape in the imaginary Scandinavian kingdom of Arendelle. The heroine Elsa inherits the land after her parents perish in a shipwreck, and she becomes embroiled in conflict with her sister Anna, who plans to marry a sweet talking prince from a nearby land. As a result, a terrible spell is cast, an eternal winter comes to Arendelle, and Elsa retreats to a mountaintop ice palace. Frozen focuses on Anna’s attempt to rescue her sister and undo the spell, and emphasizes the importance of being there for friends and siblings, despite life’s challenges. Mike Vasaturo and his family also enjoy watching older Disney classics, from Snow White to Cinderella. Based in Connecticut, Michael “Mike” Vasaturo serves as the chief financial officer of New Haven Terminal and oversees cash and risk management, among other functions. A fan of Broadway theatrical productions, Michael Vasaturo enjoys the opportunity to get away to other entertainment meccas such as Las Vegas. One of the popular traveling shows featured on the Vegas Strip is “Disney On Ice Presents Frozen.” Based on the world’s top-grossing animated movie, the show is designed to provide fans of all ages with a captivating story and song-filled extravaganza performed by ice skaters. Audience participation is fully encouraged; children sing along and are coached by professional skaters in "The Snowman” dance before the show even begins. The Disney enchantment is not limited to Anna and Elsa, as the show features perennial favorite characters such as Donald Duck, Woody and Buzz Lightyear, and Cinderella and Prince Charming in various musical numbers. As always, Minnie and Mickey Mouse host the show, which includes elegant costumes and breathtaking jumps and back flips on ice. |
AuthorMr. Vasaturo returned to New Haven Terminal in 2008. He currently serves as the organization’s CFO. Archives
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