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Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: nO-One on August 31, 2009, 01:30:06 PM
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Thought I\'d start a thread on the matter. I\'m not sure how I feel about it. A bigger wallet for feature movies and the prospect of a Marvel/Pixar movie are good.
But I gotta say, I fear the worst. That Marvel will be disneyfied.
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Well I think what\'s interesting is half of Universal Studios/Island of Adventures is based on Marvel comics. Is the Hulk Roller Coaster and Spiderman going to change into something else? Or does Disney get paid to keep the rides? Or does Universal get paid so that Marvel can keep their rides there? No clue. What a mess.
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Here is an interesting article.
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090831-marvel-disney-ten-questions.html
What happens to characters such as Spider-Man, the X-Men, Daredevil and the Fantastic Four, which are licensed out to other studios?
These characters offer up one of the biggest problems for Disney, because rival studios maintain creative control as well as distribution rights. Disney chief Robert Iger indicates that all current deals with other studios will be honored, but the goal is to bring all the Marvel characters back in-house at some point. But again, that’s easier said than done.
Sony’s committed to making 3 more Spidey movies. The first 3 earned nearly $3 billion, so it could be a decade before the theatrical destiny of Marvel’s flagship character is back in house. The same goes for the X-Men. Fox is already moving forward with a second Wolverine film, and has plans for numerous X-spinoffs (such as Deadpool). Fox also has the rights to Daredevil and Fantastic Four, two properties currently in limbo which seem ripe for rebooting. Disney may have to pay up to get those back in the family. But considering the importance of those characters to the Marvel Universe, it may be worth it.
8) What happens to Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park?
Today’s press release did not mention Disney’s theme parks, so one would guess that Universal, which licenses Marvel characters for its Orlando and Osaka, Japan attractions, has long-term deals in place. But this has the potential to be the most contentious battle to rise from this merger. Nikki Finke’s http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com has a statement from Universal regarding the Disney/Marvel deal and how it could impact Universal’s Orlando theme park that says, "Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and the Marvel characters are a beloved and important part of the Universal Orlando experience...We believe our agreement with Marvel stands and that the Disney/Marvel deal will have no impact on our guest experience."
From that statement, it would appear that for the foreseeable future, if people want to check out the Spider-Man 3D adventure or the Dr. Doom ride, they will have to visit Universal’s park. But considering how important Disney’s theme parks are to the company, it’s doubtful the company’s lawyers aren’t looking at any possible ways to figure out a solution. The Marvel rides at Universal could also help Disney address a long-standing problem at their parks: providing ‘cool’ rides for people over the age of 10. Let’s face it. After riding the Hulk rollercoaster, Space Mountain doesn’t really cut it.
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well apparently movie deals with Sony and Fox for example are still valid. So Spiderman, The X-Men, Hulk, The Fantastic Four, Ghost Rider, Daredevil are out for Marvel/Disney.
There might be a chance for the lesser characters, Ghost Rider and Daredevil for example, but chances are they simply aren\'t worth it.
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Still a good buy for Disney. Any royalties Marvel was making from 3rd party deals will now go to Disney. They just have to wait for the contracts to lapse so they can really start to enjoy some profits.
I just hope the Marvel universe will reap the benefits from all this (production quality-wise) in future movies. X3 was a letdown. Wolvie Origin was forgettable.
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I bought some shares of Dreamworks Animation (DWA). Some are speculating they will be the next acquisition by one of Disney\'s competitors.
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i\'ll finally get that punisher vs scrooge mcduck graphic novel i\'ve been waiting for
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Pixar is trying to get out form under Disney. Marvel being bought by Disney now validates my opinion that DC Comics is in FACT better than Marvel.
Marvel will be Disneyfied.