Author Topic: Disney buys Marvel (Read 9195 times)

ShyGuy · « **on:** August 31, 2009, 01:43:11 PM »

Disney bought Marvel for 4 billion. I figured some company would acquire Marvel someday, but I didn't expect Disney.

http://www.screendaily.com/news/disney-buys-marvel-in-4bn-shock-deal/5005025.article

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2009, 02:43:08 PM »

This has the potential for disaster, but it also makes making future movies a bit easier.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2009, 03:32:14 PM »

This is weird. Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure is now weird and completely confusing. I've no idea what'll become of it. I don't particularly care, really, but it's the first seriously difficult thing for negotiation, I'd imagine, since it's a direct competitor to Disney world.

Caterkiller · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2009, 03:48:37 PM »

I used to be Spider-Man at Universal Hollywood about 2 years ago so I got to hear some interesting information.

After Universal lost the license to the Super Heroes I remember my boss telling me that Disney is trying to get the characters into their own parks. I could already see it happening as Disney is getting all the marvel cartoons on their channels.

Then a friend of mine who played Shagy told me how Marvel only had one more year in Florida at their Universal. He was speaking about the characters themselves but everyone wondered what would happen to the roller coasters and rides.

I wonder if the higer ups knew anything about it?

This is all well and good as long as Marvel stays Marvel. They don't edit the old cartoons or the new ones which can be farely violent so I doubt much would change in the comics. But what about MAX punisher, war machine and such? That is some super violent super bad language stuff!

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2009, 03:53:31 PM »

We'll be watching the X-Men cartoon on the Disney Channel now. Finally.

EasyCure · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2009, 04:02:56 PM »

My first reaction as "april fools?" but.. eh i dont really care as long as the products don't get butchered.

Caterkiller must have one of the most interesting lives of anyone on NWR...

Caterkiller · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2009, 04:11:11 PM »

Quote from: EasyCure on August 31, 2009, 04:02:56 PM

My first reaction as "april fools?" but.. eh i dont really care as long as the products don't get butchered.

Caterkiller must have one of the most interesting lives of anyone on NWR...

Thanks! I do me best!

IGN has an article about the next kingdom hearts and marvel now being owned by Disney. Could you imagine? Sora and Wolverine? Goodness!

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2009, 04:16:38 PM »

Can you imagine the next Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty (the Princess) and Beast (Dr. Hank McCoy)

or Disney Presents Wolverine on Ice starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine on Ice?

The audience sits infront a giant rink that's covered with a giant cloth.
Professor X(Patrick Stewart) rolls onto to the middle of the rink and touches his hand to his head. Thats when his voice is projected though the loud speaker as he begins the narration of the story.

Moments later Ice Man comes out to the very front of the rink and uses his powers to turn the rink into ice(the cloth covering the ice is slowly withdrawn as iceman skates back and forth, left and right, while progressing towards the back of the now ice exposed rink) while Prof. X continues to narrate the story.

and that's just the 1st 2 minutes.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2009, 04:24:01 PM »

Could you imagine? Caterkiller in X-Men Origins: Halle Berry!?

EasyCure · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2009, 04:29:01 PM »

Quote from: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 31, 2009, 04:24:01 PM

Could you imagine? Caterkiller in X-Men Origins: Halle Berry!?

I can see myself hammer- fisting her, and getting pleasure from it

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2009, 04:35:14 PM »

Marvel vs Disney: Mickey's Revenge FTW

Caterkiller · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2009, 04:37:27 PM »

Quote from: EasyCure on August 31, 2009, 04:29:01 PM

Quote from: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 31, 2009, 04:24:01 PM
Could you imagine? Caterkiller in X-Men Origins: Halle Berry!?

I can see myself hammer- fisting her, and getting pleasure from it

HAHAHAAHAHA! You guy's are funny!!!

Yeah! Marvel VS Disney!

Stogi · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2009, 04:45:59 PM »

Please for the love of all that is holy let Pixar make a Marvel inspired movie.

vudu · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:07:32 PM »

Please for the love of all that is holy let's not do that. Please.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:11:21 PM »

Quote from: Kashogi Y. Stogi on August 31, 2009, 04:45:59 PM

Please for the love of all that is holy let Pixar make a Marvel inspired movie.

I was about to chime in, wait for all the PG-rated Wolverine movies where he fights nothing but bloodless robots.

Sorry, Caterkiller, I don't think you'll be doing any live acting in this one. You could probably demonstrate your Carradine technique while covered in motion-capture balls.

Stogi · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:13:21 PM »

Quote from: vudu on August 31, 2009, 05:07:32 PM

Please for the love of all that is holy let's not do that. Please.

Couldn't you imagine a movie that is graphically so well done that it looks like a breathing comic book? If anyone could make that art style a reality, it's Pixar.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:20:33 PM »

Quote from: Kashogi Y. Stogi on August 31, 2009, 04:45:59 PM

Please for the love of all that is holy let Pixar make a Marvel inspired movie.

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=58547]

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UPDATE #1: In a conference call, the companies said that the deals for movies for characters at other studios (Spider-Man, X-Men, etc.) will stay in place under the terms set by Marvel and the other studios.

UPDATE #2: John Lasseter met with Marvel last week about a possible team-up between Marvel and Pixar and got "pretty excited, pretty fast." They say there's definitely an opportunity there.

UPDATE #3: The deal with Paramount Pictures to distribute "Iron Man 2," "Thor," "Captain America" and "The Avengers" stays in place as well, but Disney would like to self-distribute down the line. "When the time comes we'll take a closer look at it."

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:21:31 PM »

Nah it's got Monsters Inc written all over its visuals.

Stogi · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:25:33 PM »

Well whatever. Maybe I'm putting too much faith into them.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:34:07 PM »

Pixar first hit it big with Toy Story, right? [DUNNO]

They haven't changed much. Still pumping out those same PS2-inpsired visuals.

bustin98 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:47:56 PM »

Pixar has already done Fantastic Four. What more do you want?

nickmitch · « **Reply #21 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:51:03 PM »

They better not **** up the Deadpool movie. He's recently become my favorite Marvel character. (Becoming a pirate for the hell of it helped in this decision.)

Anyway, if Pixar can break away from the family friendly market they're so accustomed to, I'll trust them with Stogi's idea. Could look sweet with the recent Ultimate Universe cross over event whose name I forgot.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:59:40 PM »

Those of you that might be worried that Disney will 'G' rate our Marvel, don't.
Just remember that Disney has owned Miramax(since '93)/Touchstone for quite some time, and I will provide a small list of the movies that have been released under that label (like many Marvel properties are likely to be)

Miramax:
The Crow ('94)
Pulp Fiction ('94)
Trainspotting ('96)
Kill Bill v1 & v2 ('03 & '04)
No Country for Old Men ('07)
There Will Be Blood ('07)

edit: Besides, we should have seen this coming.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDrs3Ii2_ZU

edit #2:
from Joe Quesada (Editor in Chief of Marvel Comics)

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If you're familiar with the Disney/Pixar relationship, then you'll understand why this is a new dawn for Marvel and the comics industry. -- about 3 hours ago from TweetDeck

Everybody take a deep breath, all your favorite comics remain unchanged and Tom Brevoort remains grouchy. -- about 3 hours ago from TweetDeck

Marvel will still be Marvel. In fact, they may take over all of Disneys comic ventures. Only good things can come of this merger.

Disney has the marketing & negotiating muscle and the financial backing, Pixar helps with all animated properties, Miramax releases all (currently uncontracted & future) movies & Marvel handles everything released in book format.

Disney will now be a Powerhouse of Movies, TV, Print & Family Amusement Park Entertainment. Not to mention, they probably have the largest collection of wholly owned, world renowned & potentially profitable IP's in the world now.

ThePerm · « **Reply #23 on:** August 31, 2009, 08:33:59 PM »

hmmm, this could be a good thing. Disney makes some good stuff, they make crap too. I just hope the Marvel Brand doesn't erode. Hmm, even better....the Marvel Channel. Now if only Nintendo would buy Sega.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #24 on:** August 31, 2009, 08:45:35 PM »

Why are people worried about Disney? They made Pirates of the Caribbean as well which were all PG-13 which would be what most superhero movies would get anyway.

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