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BreakABone
08-31-2009, 11:38 AM
I really don't know what this means for Marvel or Disney... will Spiderman be teaming with Mickey? Will Wolverine get a more family friendly image? Will the Fantastic Four be in a decent CG movie...

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/01/business/media/01disney.html?_r=1&src=twt&twt=nytimes

Disney sees a deep opportunity to immediately patch the Marvel characters into its other businesses, however. Marvel characters will be added to Disney’s theme parks, while consumer products will be a huge component, particularly internationally where Marvel has made fewer inroads.
magus113
08-31-2009, 11:44 AM
I..just don't know what to expect from this really. This came out of nowhere. Someone else I follow on Twitter said something funny about waiting for the day that the world is owned by two companies.
Professor S
08-31-2009, 12:02 PM
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/Mafro28/picardfaceplam.jpg
Jonbo298
08-31-2009, 12:04 PM
Give Pixar the job and they won't screw it up.
BreakABone
08-31-2009, 12:20 PM
Listen giant Disney overlords, I don't mind if you tame the comics. Maybe get rid of Wolverine's claws and make all movies kid-friendly.

AS long as you are kind enough to renew Spectacular Spiderman for a 3rd and 4th season, I won't hold any of your actions against you.
Vampyr
08-31-2009, 01:41 PM
Need Kingdom Hearts like game with Marvel/Disney characters.
Teuthida
08-31-2009, 03:36 PM
Donald Duck/Howard the Duck crossover! *crosses fingers*
BreakABone
08-31-2009, 04:33 PM
You can always count on the Internet

http://i29.tinypic.com/p84n6.jpg
http://i25.tinypic.com/1qfk9k.jpg
Teuthida
08-31-2009, 04:51 PM
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/9137/mickeyjackman.jpg
Ric
08-31-2009, 05:13 PM
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k276/Mafro28/picardfaceplam.jpg

:lol:

That displays exactly my thoughts on the subject too.

*cries*
Swan
08-31-2009, 07:57 PM
Need Kingdom Hearts like game with Marvel/Disney characters.

That.......would be AWESOME!
Combine 017
08-31-2009, 08:02 PM
I..just don't know what to expect from this really. This came out of nowhere. Someone else I follow on Twitter said something funny about waiting for the day that the world is owned by two companies.

Disney and Microsoft?
Vampyr
08-31-2009, 08:04 PM
Honestly I think it is ok. Disney isn't going to mess with the Marvel formula that is working so well, but there will be more money available for Marvel related projects.

I think this is win, actually.
Combine 017
08-31-2009, 08:31 PM
Honestly I think it is ok. Disney isn't going to mess with the Marvel formula that is working so well, but there will be more money available for Marvel related projects.

I think this is win, actually.

They just spent 4 billions dollars to get marvel, im pretty sure they're going to try and sap every single penny they can from it. Be it introducing disney characters to the avengers, Marvel vs. Disney games or a billion movies, each one slightly different from the last.
Typhoid
08-31-2009, 08:55 PM
I can't wait to see Wolverine dancing hand in hand with Snow White for toddlers in Disneyland.
BreakABone
09-01-2009, 12:06 AM
And this seems to be the worse news to come out today


Though Marvel Entertainment owns and finances properties like "Iron Man" and "Thor," Fox controls "Fantastic Four" in perpetuity -- as long as it continues making the films. Fox has the same arrangement on Marvel Comics properties "X-Men," "Daredevil" and "Silver Surfer." Marvel is a producer and financial participant through a licensing agreement.

I think Fox has had less critical acclaimed comic movies than they have had cringed worthy ones.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007959.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
Teuthida
09-01-2009, 01:13 AM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/3876980936_511b0ca096.jpg
BreakABone
09-01-2009, 01:26 AM
http://www.somethingpositive.net/sp08312009.gif
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/kotaku/2009/08/disneykingdomhearts.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v105/Shogmaster/tinkulkmad.jpg
http://i30.tinypic.com/bgo13n.png
Dyne
09-01-2009, 01:29 AM
This is alright by me. You know why? Propaganda Games is the "grown up" studio for Disney Interactive. If I get stuck making a Hulk or Spiderman game, I'm totally in the money.

More work = A+ in my books.

However, if they decide to make a Hannah Montana game at Propaganda I would also be in the money. Win win.

Plus, Disney discount will give me some wicked deals on everything Marvel. Very nice.
Vampyr
09-01-2009, 07:06 AM
I like how that kingdom hearts picture with wolverine is on a TF2 map.
Vampyr
09-01-2009, 08:00 PM
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http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2009/243/1/e/Logald_Duckerine_by_saiyagina.jpg
Professor S
09-02-2009, 12:01 PM
What movie is that Hitler clip from? I want to see it now...
Fox 6
09-02-2009, 12:39 PM
What movie is that Hitler clip from? I want to see it now...

Downfall, very excellent movie.
Vampyr
09-02-2009, 01:29 PM
http://art.penny-arcade.com/photos/636820540_E5wzE-L.jpg
Dyne
09-02-2009, 03:57 PM
That is possibly the best PA ever.
Angrist
09-03-2009, 06:17 AM
What movie is that Hitler clip from? I want to see it now...You should see all the fun stuff they did with that scene. :D
'Der Untergang' is the original, German title. I haven't seen it, don't want to either.