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Disney buying up Marvel

Postby sdhonda » 31 Aug 2009, 06:52

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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

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I...buh...wha...huh?!
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Nevrmore » 31 Aug 2009, 07:11

I smell a crossover between The Avengers and Goof Troop!
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

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Wolverine confirmed for Kingdom Hearts 3.
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

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Alex Steacy wrote:Wolverine confirmed for Kingdom Hearts 3.

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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Cade Antilles » 31 Aug 2009, 07:54

The buyout still needs shareholder approval before it's completed, so there might be some resistance. But, I doubt there'll be enough to halt the process. Oh well, let's just hope that they leave Marvel's IPs alone, otherwise this would be a very stupid move for Disney.

It's interesting to note that Disney is gaining control of 5,000 Marvel Characters. Firstly, I didn't know Marvel had that many. And, given that number, I wonder if there'll be an accounting of who they're not getting the rights to.
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Zhyard » 31 Aug 2009, 08:28

It worked well with Pixar so why not? Really hoping for crossovers. Of course not any serious ones. Maybe a fighting game?
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby wedrinkritalin » 31 Aug 2009, 08:32

NO, CAP WILL BE FIGHTING MUSTAFA SOON,
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Cade Antilles » 31 Aug 2009, 08:38

Pixar, though, was already producing family-friendly properties for Disney. Marvel . . . not so much, to my knowledge.

Although, Marvel publishing an Incredibles series could be seriously badass.
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby goat » 31 Aug 2009, 08:45

Cade Antilles wrote:Although, Marvel publishing an Incredibles series could be seriously badass.


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Cade Antilles wrote:Although, Marvel publishing an Incredibles series could be seriously badass.


that would be incredible

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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Lyinginbedmon » 31 Aug 2009, 08:53

I suppose what really worries me is what this means for the Marvel superhero movies...

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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby InsaneFool » 31 Aug 2009, 08:55

I think this is a good move for both companies...Marvel has a nearly endless supply of original IP, and Disney has the means and money to make just about any movie they want. No more fighting with douchebag producers that hate fans. And even though Disney has made its fortune on the family-friendly business, I think they have to ability to transition to a more mature focus when it comes to Marvel IP...Look at Pirates of the Caribbean, yes it was mostly geared towards family, but the number of people dying and more twisted imagery only needs a little splash of blood before being considered mature.

The games section leaves much to be desired I find, but I think if Disney knows what is good for them, they'll use Marvel's contacts within the industry to bolster their own development teams. Cause really all they've got going for them is Blackrock Studio.
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Mad Madam Mimm » 31 Aug 2009, 08:57

I just can't wait for Tim Rice to write some amaaazing songs!

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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby theDreamer » 31 Aug 2009, 09:11

Though, to be fair, Marvel has done well enough on its own to screw up their IPs.

I'm talking about Wolverine and the X-Men. A TV series that is much closer to the 90s X-Men we all know and loved than that thing they did after the first x-men movie with everyone in school. However, they made ONE HUGE FUCK UP.

Wolverine is the team leader (ok...) and CYCLOPS IS THE ROGUE LONE WOLF.

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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Jillers » 31 Aug 2009, 12:35

I have a feeling that this doesn't bold well for Marvel.
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

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But does it BODE well?
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Metcarfre » 31 Aug 2009, 12:46

Just think of the synergy!

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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Keith K » 31 Aug 2009, 12:46

Just when Marvel was getting their shit together...
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Mad Madam Mimm » 31 Aug 2009, 12:56

If the hulk starts singing to small fluffy animals... who's for a murder/suicide pact?
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Dave-O_Boy » 31 Aug 2009, 13:10

So if the 70+ year war between DC and Marvel I guess DC wins?
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Bob The Magic Camel » 31 Aug 2009, 13:33

Cade Antilles wrote:Although, Marvel publishing an Incredibles series could be seriously badass.


Fantastic Four?

Dave-O_Boy wrote:So if the 70+ year war between DC and Marvel I guess DC wins?


DC was bought out by AOL/Time Warner ages ago.

On another note, this can only confirm the "no comic book movies rated above 12" thing they were going on about a while a go.
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Lyinginbedmon » 31 Aug 2009, 13:56

Mad Madam Mimm wrote:If the hulk starts singing to small fluffy animals... who's for a murder/suicide pact?

Mass murder/grave desecration.

Walt Disney's head will, literally, roll.
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Re: Disney buying up Marvel

Postby Lavos » 31 Aug 2009, 14:24

WTB MARVEL VS DISNEY
i dont know what's happening anymore

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