Mickey Mouse makes money on Mutants?

[ProfeZZor X]

Yep, that's right ladies and gentlement, it looks like Marvel Comics has decided to sell its company assets and library of all of its 5000 characters to Disney for roughly $4 billion dollars.

What this means for comics, television series and future movies is not yet known, but one thing for sure, I have a strong feeling that we can probably kiss the gritty, dark feel of any future movies coming out (ala The Dark Knight), and regress back to the "family friendly" styles of action flicks (ala Spy Kids).

What's more ironic, is that I worked for a big entertainment company ten years ago that was also bought out by Disney... So I guess it seems fitting that I created this thread.

He's one of many links online with the info:

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS126500+31-Aug-2009+BW20090831

[Bronze Badger]

Your overreaction is ridiculous. Like any corporation, Disney likes to make money. As the grittier and edgier comic films are highly successful, why would you think they would go against the grain?

[darknessatnoon]

I am worried they are going to retcon Mickey Mouse into being a mutant, like Namor.

[Pach!]

moreover disney already owns Miramax.. which had family friendly movies like Kill Bill

[RolandJP]

This is great news. Marvel will finally move forward. And actual kids may start reading comics again.

[ProfeZZor X]

Your overreaction is ridiculous. Like any corporation, Disney likes to make money. As the grittier and edgier comic films are highly successful, why would you think they would go against the grain?

Think of the films produced by Touchston, or Buena Vista, both subsidiaries of Disney, and give me a good example of a dark film they've done? ...Don't even say "The Black Hole" or "Tron".

[Bronze Badger]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Qy4iftwk5JM/RsyTOPez_ZI/AAAAAAAABaw/Maz7eQzyI_o/s400/evil+mickey+mouse.gif

Imperious Rex, bitches!

[SwedishSpidey]

I am worried they are going to retcon Mickey Mouse into being a mutant, like Namor.

This had me laught out loud at work. So funny! :smile:

[peopleofpaper]

I hope the gay and slutty characters stick around.

[Bronze Badger]

I hope the gay and slutty characters stick around.

I hope Aces sticks around too. Zing!

[Goshin]

Does this mean a darkwing duck/spiderman team-up?

Will tony stark design buzz lightyear's new spacesuit?

Will rahne sinclair kill mickey and minnie in cold blood on their wedding night?

Will pixie get her own show and be the next hanna montana?

Will walt disney bust out of a frozen cocoon below jamaica bay with cosmic powers?

Will dr strange ever get those damn gargoyles off his roof?

watch for marvel team up: wolverine/jack sparrow the first issue!!

[Majinoaw]

This is great news. Marvel will finally move forward. And actual kids may start reading comics again.

That's the right attitude. I see good things in this deal.

[worstblogever]

I look forward to the X-Force/House of Mouse crossover, where Wolverine disembowels Goofy.

[jarrod]

Warner and DC seems to work okay... book sales probably won't have such a strict sales cutoff now, they can be used more for IP development.

[peopleofpaper]

Kids aren't going to read comics. They don't even read anymore.They are too busy playing video games and being online.

[RolandJP]

This is such good news. Im going to be in a good mood all year.


Diversity at Marvel is back! Just think, Disney is one of the more diverse and gay friendly companies. More Women editors. Minority editors.


Kids aren't going to read comics. They don't even read anymore.They are too busy playing video games and being online.

And now so will Marvel Characters.

[Goshin]

Daisy duck takes howard the duck onto maury in an attempt to prove that huey dewey and louie are indeed hid illegitimate bastard children

[Bronze Badger]

Daisy duck takes howard the duck onto maury in an attempt to prove that huey dewey and louie are indeed hid illegitimate bastard children

Please stop while your ahead.

[Azure]

I'm going to write a screen adaptation of 'The Darkstar Wars' for Pixar.

[peopleofpaper]

I hope they get a Disneyland ride out of this! If it doesn't conflict with Islands of Adventure or whatever.

[Free-Man]

Why are people worried about Disney gagging any sexuality from Marvel?

Are they aware that they gave Elle Degeneres, a gay comedian, her own sitcom for a number of years? Or that they had Elton John score the Lion King?

[Goshin]

Well, we all know rictor and shatterstar are happy

[Cayman]

I'm going to write a screen adaptation of 'The Darkstar Wars' for Pixar.

Which character will John Ratzenberger do the voice for?

[Bronze Badger]

Which character will John Ratzenberger do the voice for?

Dum Dum Dugan.

[RolandJP]

Why are people worried about Disney gagging any sexuality from Marvel?

Are they aware that they gave Elle Degeneres, a gay comedian, her own sitcom for a number of years? Or that they had Elton John score the Lion King?

Exactly. And look what Sony did for the James Bond franchise. Japanese owned Disney will do wonders for Marvel characters.

[Azure]

Which character will John Ratzenberger do the voice for?

Either Fantomex or Storm.

[jarrod]

Why are people worried about Disney gagging any sexuality from Marvel?

Are they aware that they gave Elle Degeneres, a gay comedian, her own sitcom for a number of years? Or that they had Elton John score the Lion King?
Disney's far more gay friendly than Marvel. Yeah, this reaction seems nonsensical.

[RolandJP]

Either Fantomex or Storm.

this kind of talk reminds me of the time an Arab man bought the company I used to work for. You guys are hilarious.

[darknessatnoon]

Why are people worried about Disney gagging any sexuality from Marvel?

Are they aware that they gave Elle Degeneres, a gay comedian, her own sitcom for a number of years? Or that they had Elton John score the Lion King?

Ellen's unfunny sitcom was a hate crime against the gay community, though.

[worstblogever]

Why are people worried about Disney gagging any sexuality from Marvel?

Mass hysteria.


Look, I'm gonna throw this out there. Years ago, Disney acquired the rights to the Muppets, right? Yeah, back in 2004. And they've been marketed pretty well after that. The movies have hit DVD, plus the first three seasons of the actual TV show have also hit DVD release, there have been all sorts of toys, a ride at Disneyland.

So, maybe, just maybe, things will be all right, you know? I'm sure there are all sorts of caveats about creative control on this deal, anyways.

Hell, the big selling new Muppet comic might end up at Marvel, for all we know. A new Marvel release of Uncle Scrooge comics?

There are possibilities, to say the least.

[The Big G]

You at first this came off as a surprise but now that i think about it makes sense.Disney XD's been playing all the old school Marvel cartoon for years. So the have been wheeling and dealing for a while.

[peopleofpaper]

Why are people worried about Disney gagging any sexuality from Marvel?

Are they aware that they gave Elle Degeneres, a gay comedian, her own sitcom for a number of years? Or that they had Elton John score the Lion King?

Disney would never have an *OPENLY gay character in a kid orientated film or show. Ever. They ignore adult behavior. So while they might have primetime shows that have gay actors, it's very different from a comic book geared toward the youth. I don't think things will change much but I wouldn't put it past them to make it harder to have subject matter that is more serious or adult in the more popular books.

[worstblogever]

Disney would never have a gay character in a kid orientated film or show. Ever. They ignore adult behavior. So while they might have primetime shows that have gay actors, it's very different from a comic book geared toward the youth. I don't think things will change much but I wouldn't put it past them to make it harder to have subject matter that is more serious or adult in the more popular books.

Wasn't Harvey Feirstein a featured character who appeared in drag in Mulan? I mean, he might not have been an out and out gay character, but that's a pretty big "wink, wink, nudge, nudge".

[Azure]

Disney would never have a gay character in a kid orientated film or show. Ever.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonas_Brothers:_The_3D_Concert_Experience

[darknessatnoon]

Wasn't Harvey Feirstein a featured character who appeared in drag in Mulan? I mean, he might not have been an out and out gay character, but that's a pretty big "wink, wink, nudge, nudge".

That's pretty much how the homos at Disney do it. I have mixed feelings about all that.

[peopleofpaper]

Wasn't Harvey Feirstein a featured character who appeared in drag in Mulan? I mean, he might not have been an out and out gay character, but that's a pretty big "wink, wink, nudge, nudge".

All of the men in Disney films are flaming, but you know what I mean. Northstar's going to be Pixie's fairy prince.

[Cayman]

Disney would never have a gay character in a kid orientated film or show. Ever. They ignore adult behavior. So while they might have primetime shows that have gay actors, it's very different from a comic book geared toward the youth. I don't think things will change much but I wouldn't put it past them to make it harder to have subject matter that is more serious or adult in the more popular books.

http://www.disneydreaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/lucas-grabeel-5.jpg

[peopleofpaper]

http://www.disneydreaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/lucas-grabeel-5.jpg

that was retconned. he hooked up with the nerd girl in the movie duh!

[Optic Rage!]

LOL are people seriously worrying about disney getting rid of the gays?

Seriously? DISNEY?

[worstblogever]

LOL are people seriously worrying about disney getting rid of the gays?

Seriously? DISNEY?

I know, right? It's the Jews that Walt always hated.


They only bought Marvel once they fired Kitty off Earth in a bullet, people. Sabra's been MIA since Secret Invasion. Read between the lines.

[Henry T.]

that was retconned. he hooked up with the nerd girl in the movie duh!

I thought he was suppose to be a coded gay character? :confused:

Anyways, I think it could be good for Marvel to be backed by a major corporation like DC is.

I thought I read somewhere that DC didn't have to worry about lagging sales with some of its books because they were backed by such a large wealthy company.

So maybe now some of the good books at Marvel that don't sell to well won't get canceled.

Hopefully, they won't censor the violence and sexuality in the comics though. That would be upsetting.

[AcesX1X]

I hope Aces sticks around too. Zing!

i look forward to seeing illyana rasputin cross swords with aladdin.

[Optic Rage!]

I can't wait for the team up of Jafar & Apocalypse.

[Twisted Bliss]

I want to see Emma Frost get it on with Pumba.

[Henry T.]

I hope some big wig at Disney likes Jean. Maybe they can help speed up her return.

[worstblogever]

I want to see Emma Frost get it on with Pumba.

She'll show him her "Circle of Life".

[Optic Rage!]

I hope some big wig at Disney likes Jean. Maybe they can help speed up her return.

Would you not prefer the process of natural storytelling? Instead of someone forcing her return.

[jmc247]

I wonder if they will allow Loeb to continue writing attempted rape, incest, and cannibalism?

How much creative control with they exert? hmmmmm.

[Home made ectoplasm]

This is good news for Marvel.

Also, it seems to be upsetting the right people, so that is a bonus.

[darknessatnoon]

Would you not prefer the process of natural storytelling? Instead of someone forcing her return.

She will return when the Atlanteans mate with the mutants. Fish give birth to eggs. Jean will be returned as Caviar.

[Twisted Bliss]

Would you not prefer the process of natural storytelling? Instead of someone forcing her return.

Don't be an ass. Every disney nut knows "true loves kiss" should revive her dessicated corpse.

[Cayman]

I hope some big wig at Disney likes Jean. Maybe they can help speed up her return.

Jean will return if she receives true love's kiss.

[darknessatnoon]

I wonder if they will allow Loeb to continue writing attempted rape, incest, and cannibalism?

How much creative control with they exert? hmmmmm.

I heard that Disney executives were especially excited about owning the rights to Ultimate Magneto.

[mikeb]

I was thinking a Pixie and Tinkerbell teamup...:biggrin:

[Azure]

Disney operate a 'dead means dead' policy. Mufasa, Bambi's mother, etc.

[Henry T.]

Would you not prefer the process of natural storytelling? Instead of someone forcing her return.

Good point.

A forced story that was bad or didn't make sense would not be a good thing. I do think that good stories should be the most important objective.

But at this point with the character being gone for so long even though her death wasn't meant to be lasting (seeing as the writer that killed her also established that she dies to return and even gave her a way of returning)...

I wish some of the higher ups would encourage her return. Good writers like Yost or Carey could so make it work.

It seems like Jean was killed so that they could pair Scott with Emma and of course per the story so that Jean could go to the future to do her disinfection. Well, Jean could return and they could still keep Scott with Emma so I don't see why she has been dead so long.

Besides fans complain about Jean no matter what. They always say that they need to do something different with her but when it looks like they might do something very different (possible connection to Hope for example) then a lot of fans don't want them to do that either.

[darknessatnoon]

Good point.

A forced story that was bad or didn't make sense would not be a good thing. I do think that good stories should be the most important objective.

But at this point with the character being gone for so long even though her death wasn't meant to be lasting (seeing as the writer that killed her also established that she dies to return and even gave her a way of returning)...

I wish some of the higher ups would encourage her return. Good writers like Yost or Carey could so make it work.

It seems like Jean was killed so that they could pair Scott with Emma and of course per the story so that Jean could go to the future to do her disinfection. Well, Jean could return and they could still keep Scott with Emma so I don't see why she has been dead so long.

Besides fans complain about Jean no matter what. They always say that they need to do something different with her but when it looks like they might do something very different (possible connection to Hope for example) then a lot of fans don't want them to do that either.

This thread has nothing to do with Jean.

[[]D[]/\/\[]D @ Nite/So-tite]

I just read about this on Newsarama. :eek:

Fucking.

Crazy.

I am worried they are going to retcon Mickey Mouse into being a mutant, like Namor.

Namor's been identified as a mutant since the 60's.

[Henry T.]

This thread has nothing to do with Jean.

I know. :frown:

Anyways, I wouldn't mind an appearance of Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty in the Marvel Universe. I thought she was a cool villainous as a young child.

[darknessatnoon]

D[]/\/\[]D @ Nite/So-tite;9539926']I just read about this on Newsarama. :eek:

Fucking.

Crazy.



Namor's been identified as a mutant since the 60's.

He's a different species so he can't be a mutant.

[Home made ectoplasm]

I heard that Disney executives were especially excited about owning the rights to Ultimate Magneto.

lol.

Over on the MU forum, some fans are freaking out. Reading their posts it suggests to me that they think that their "cool" and "edgy" comics have been compromised by "mainstream" and "uncool" Disney.

I eagerly await Wolvie616's thoughts on the matter.

[RolandJP]

Beast and Mustafa: Pride of the X-men

[darknessatnoon]

lol.

Over on the MU forum, some fans are freaking out. Reading their posts it suggests to me that they think that their "cool" and "edgy" comics have been compromised by "mainstream" and "uncool" Disney.

I eagerly await Wolvie616's thoughts on the matter.

Oh, I agree with them but I don't care very much.

[worstblogever]

Beast and Mustafa: Pride of the X-men

Is Mufasa somehow a threat to the Panther God? They have similar motifs.

[FeminineMystique]

Yep, that's right ladies and gentlement, it looks like Marvel Comics has decided to sell its company assets and library of all of its 5000 characters to Disney for roughly $4 billion dollars.

What this means for comics, television series and future movies is not yet known, but one thing for sure, I have a strong feeling that we can probably kiss the gritty, dark feel of any future movies coming out (ala The Dark Knight), and regress back to the "family friendly" styles of action flicks (ala Spy Kids).

What's more ironic, is that I worked for a big entertainment company ten years ago that was also bought out by Disney... So I guess it seems fitting that I created this thread.

He's one of many links online with the info:

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS126500+31-Aug-2009+BW20090831

As people on the YABS forum pointed out, not all of Disney's properties are enitrly "Family friendly". Marvel isn't going to have any worries about censorship, I'd be surprised if Disney got involved at all in the way they do things.

[worstblogever]

As people on the YABS forum pointed out, not all of Disney's properties are enitrly "Family friendly". Marvel isn't going to have any worries about censorship, I'd be surprised if Disney got involved at all in the way they do things.

How dare you try to bring calm and sanity to his thread? We're trying to go into a panic here because we fear change! :redface:

[darknessatnoon]

As people on the YABS forum pointed out, not all of Disney's properties are enitrly "Family friendly". Marvel isn't going to have any worries about censorship, I'd be surprised if Disney got involved at all in the way they do things.

We don't read YABS.

[timbox]

I considered Disney to be my personal brand. Feel like I may lose 'cred' with this Marvel sell-out fiasco. Thinking of looking for a more 'mainstream' image that doesn't deal in insignificant trivialities.

[ProfeZZor X]

You at first this came off as a surprise but now that i think about it makes sense.Disney XD's been playing all the old school Marvel cartoon for years. So the have been wheeling and dealing for a while.

When I worked at Saban, they acquired the rights to the 1990's X-Men animated series, along with that stupid futuristic Spiderman show too. Plus, the Disney channel has been running Spiderman And His Amazing Friends, as well as those X-Men TAS episodes, so yeah, I guess was inevitable.

You really can't blame them though, and I don't see them playing down any gay characters either. One character that comes to mind is the God "Hermes" in the animated movie Hercules... And for Disney, you don't get any more flabouant than that.

[darknessatnoon]

When I worked at Saban, they acquired the rights to the 1990's X-Men animated series, along with that stupid futuristic Spiderman show too. Plus, the Disney channel has been running Spiderman And His Amazing Friends, as well as those X-Men TAS episodes, so yeah, I guess was inevitable.

You really can't blame them though, and I don't see them playing down any gay characters either. One character that comes to mind is the God "Hermes" in the animated movie Hercules... And for Disney, you don't get any more flabouant than that.

I'm not really worried about them toning down Iceman's flamboyance. I hear they're very gay friendly.

[timbox]

I am hoping for a Marvel-themed, live-action, sing-along children's show.

[Shade101]

I'm going to write a screen adaptation of 'The Darkstar Wars' for Pixar.

I wholeheartedly agree to this!

[CMBMOOL]

Something tells me that WOlverine's going to be Tamed by Disney. :frown:

[Twisted Bliss]

I am hoping for a Marvel-themed, live-action, sing-along children's show.

The Stacey X Live Revue show is held twice daily in the Magic Kingdom. Don't forget your Disney Dollars.

Although timbox, you may be too small for this ride.

[XaviersMisprint]

I wonder if Disney Hercules will be disappointed with his heterosexual Marvel counterpart. Marvel Team-Up!

Will Namor find Disney's Atlantis and have an entire new kingdom to rule over? And maybe he can score the hot chick with the white hair from the movie.

Deadpool should sleep with Ursala now that he is a pirate. She should try to mangle his boat and seduce him in the sea. Then the clock ticking alligator from Peter Pan can eat him and all of his books can be cancelled.

This could be a great deal.

[ProfeZZor X]

As people on the YABS forum pointed out, not all of Disney's properties are enitrly "Family friendly". Marvel isn't going to have any worries about censorship, I'd be surprised if Disney got involved at all in the way they do things.

Somehow I doubt that... You're talking to a guy that worked for a company that Disney bought out. And in no way did they think to assess the inner workings of the company I worked with. It was more or less get rid of the old staff, appoint a Disney person in a similar position to clean up the mess, reorganize the new acquisition, and "adjust" it to the way they see fit... This is standard procedures when buyouts happen in the entertainment industry, and it's not limited to the executive level either. Although they are generally last to go, depending on what they do for the company, it does happen... even to them.

[Free-Man]

Something tells me that WOlverine's going to be Tamed by Disney. :frown:

Because it's not like DC didn't do Kill Bill, or Pulp Fiction, or Clerks, or Dogma, or....oh wait.

[AcesX1X]

I am hoping for a Marvel-themed, live-action, sing-along children's show.

the spider-man musical will be on broadway in a few months.

[BigMike20X6]

Personally, I'm looking forward to the collateral damage caused when Super-Goof and the Sentry finally throw down
And Kim Possible, agent of SHIELD. Wait, no.
Maybe the Incredibles/Fantastic Four fight, and of course... Disney Zombies.

[Marvelfan278]

If Xavier Institute Musical is produced, I may or may not climb a belltower with a rifle.

I just dont't really see this ending well, Marvel would have been much better off remaining their own company. Being under DIsney's thumb leaves things open to way too much abuse from the parent company to try and drain cash out of them as needed.

[FeminineMystique]

Why are people worried about Disney gagging any sexuality from Marvel?

Are they aware that they gave Elle Degeneres, a gay comedian, her own sitcom for a number of years? Or that they had Elton John score the Lion King?

Speaking of gagging *Binds your hands behind your back, duct tapes your mouth* you KNOW how that word just gets me worked up. You brought this on yourself:wink: :evilsmile:

[Bronze Badger]

I wonder if Disney Hercules will be disappointed with his heterosexual Marvel counterpart. Marvel Team-Up!

Will Namor find Disney's Atlantis and have an entire new kingdom to rule over? And maybe he can score the hot chick with the white hair from the movie.

Deadpool should sleep with Ursala now that he is a pirate. She should try to mangle his boat and seduce him in the sea. Then the clock ticking alligator from Peter Pan can eat him and all of his books can be cancelled.

This could be a great deal.

There's no alligators in the ocean.

[frostfire]

I wonder if Disney will stop Marvel U characters from darker stories...like making deals with demons to end a marriage. (no probably not) :tongue:

[FeminineMystique]

I wonder if Disney will stop Marvel U characters from darker stories...like making deals with demons to end a marriage. (no probably not) :tongue:

Once again, just as the WB knows better than to dictate what DC does in its comics, I assume Disney has the sense to do the same. And I seriously doubt they care about anything beyond profit so as long as they get money out of Marvel they'll be happy

[CMBMOOL]

Because it's not like DC didn't do Kill Bill, or Pulp Fiction, or Clerks, or Dogma, or....oh wait.

The Punisher predates all of them, and I'm willing to be he'll be tamed down as well. :frown:

[Goshin]

Marvel Team-Up Dazzler and the Cheetah Girls worldwide tour!!

[Free-Man]

The Punisher predates all of them, and I'm willing to be he'll be tamed down as well. :frown:

No, I don't think you get the point. Disney owns all the movies I just mentioned, so it's ludicrous to somehow say they'll kiddify everything.

[frostfire]

Once again, just as the WB knows better than to dictate what DC does in its comics, I assume Disney has the sense to do the same. And I seriously doubt they care about anything beyond profit so as long as they get money out of Marvel they'll be happy

Thanks for taking the time to tolerate my stupid question and clear that up for me.

[Valeria Kementari]

To those that fear Disney will put an end to gay characters... go and see the Lion King 3 dvd, it's the story of a gay couple that adopts a pet lion :tongue:

It was kinda like a bucket of cold water to open CBR today and find that big image that says "Disney buys Marvel" but it's kinda cool, isn't it? DC has Warner might behind them and they have never been able to surpass Marvel, now imagine Marvel with the might of Disney backing them... the possibilities are endless. Maybe we will see an X-Men movie with real huge Sentinels all over the place...

I wonder if Disney has anything to do with December's Pixie mini.-series though... it does sound Disney-y

[FeminineMystique]

Thanks for taking the time to tolerate my stupid question and clear that up for me.

There are no stupid questions darling. (Except for that damn "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" one)

[Goshin]

If Xavier Institute Musical is produced, I may or may not climb a belltower with a rifle.


starring a singing dancing happy Hellion with make-up on!!

[XaviersMisprint]

If Xavier Institute Musical is produced, I may or may not climb a belltower with a rifle.

I just dont't really see this ending well, Marvel would have been much better off remaining their own company. Being under DIsney's thumb leaves things open to way too much abuse from the parent company to try and drain cash out of them as needed.


Too late, I already wrote this two years ago. I'll sue!

[RolandJP]

Is Mufasa somehow a threat to the Panther God? They have similar motifs.

Under Disney Law, The Panther God will now be known as "Panty"

[Marvelfan278]

starring a singing dancing happy Hellion with make-up on!!

X-23 gets a puppy and discovers love!

Rockslide learns sensitivity by a dance-along with Anole!

Pixie... No actually she fits right in...

[Goshin]

X-23 gets a puppy and discovers love!

Rockslide learns sensitivity by a dance-along with Anole!

Pixie... No actually she fits right in...


naw, save that for part 3

[Marvelfan278]

naw, save that for part 3

You're right, the Hellion dancing needs to segway into Surge's "Don't do Drugs, even if they're keeping your electrical powers under control!" and then Elixir's three different moody songs about choosing between hitting on Wolfsbane or Wallflower.

Then Icarus does an Anti-Suicide song, then we cut into No. 3.

[CmX]

Sweet hopefully this means that books won't get cancelled so easily anymore.

I'd love to see some Marvel characters appear in the Kingdom Hearts series also.

[The Big G]

starring a singing dancing happy Hellion with make-up on!!

We can't forget the number one hit song: Laura or Sofia

[Azure]

Kim Possible is hot. I'm just throwing that out there.

[Bronze Badger]

Kim Possible is hot. I'm just throwing that out there.

Sadly, I can't disagree with you.

[Twisted Bliss]

Kim Possible is hot. I'm just throwing that out there.

I thought you fancied Aaron Stone

[BigMike20X6]

Kim Possible is hot. I'm just throwing that out there.

I love Kim Possible. I really want to see Rufus join the Pet Avengers now.

[ClanAskani]

Clearly this acquisition was due to Disney execs seeing the rainbow and puppies variant cover of X-Force and realizing the potential of combining cuteness and violence.

Tomorrow, the X-Force vs. 101 Dalmatians movie will be announced.

[Goshin]

I love Kim Possible. I really want to see Rufus join the Pet Avengers now.


Lockheed vs the Eddie Murphy-voiced dragon from Mulan!!

[ClanAskani]

Somehow I doubt that... You're talking to a guy that worked for a company that Disney bought out. And in no way did they think to assess the inner workings of the company I worked with. It was more or less get rid of the old staff, appoint a Disney person in a similar position to clean up the mess, reorganize the new acquisition, and "adjust" it to the way they see fit... This is standard procedures when buyouts happen in the entertainment industry, and it's not limited to the executive level either. Although they are generally last to go, depending on what they do for the company, it does happen... even to them.


My guess it that any duplicate departments would have to worry at Marvel. It's not like Disney buying another production company. People in accounting or HR at Marvel might have to worry, but I doubt the creative types involved in making comics will.

Disney doesn’t own a comic book company, and I trust that when negotiating this deal, the folks at Marvel wanted as much creative freedom as possible. And that Disney would want Marvel to have creative freedom to experiment with stories and characters that they might eventually make into movies, tv, theme park attractions, etc. The comics are essentially the proving grounds for new ideas and Disney isn’t putting their name on them. But they own anything Marvel comes up with.

It’s possible that the only thing that Disney might have some creative control over is making sure the characters they want to use are being promoted within the comics – like if Marvel wants to kill of a character and Disney has plans to use that character. That could be a good or bad thing. It could mean that some Disney exec looks at the X-books and says “Where’s Jean?” But they could also look at X-books and say “Why isn’t Wolverine in every X-book?”

Marvel’s animation group might be concerned, since that might get merged into Disney. And I hope that doesn’t mean we won’t have folks like Yost and Kyle working on animation any more. While it might give them more time for writing comics, they seem passionate about their cartoon work as well.

[Bronze Badger]

Lockheed vs the Eddie Murphy-voiced dragon from Mulan!!

The pathetic part is that you were so excited to make this lame comment that you couldn't be bothered to research the name Mushu by simply googling Mulan. Did you fear that someone else would come up with this fail comment before you?

[The Big G]

mushu would pwn Lockheed.

[Bronze Badger]

mushu would pwn Lockheed.

Thanks for weighing in.

[Goshin]

The pathetic part is that you were so excited to make this lame comment that you couldn't be bothered to research the name Mushu by simply googling Mulan. Did you fear that someone else would come up with this fail comment before you?


naw, i purposely did that just to give u an excuse to make a smart ass comment about it

[Raptor]

As long as Wolverine's mask doesnt gain a shiny new set of Mickey Mouse ears.

[Prodigy55]

Disney operate a 'dead means dead' policy. Mufasa, Bambi's mother, etc.

WRONG! Didn't you see Lion King 2? Mufasa was in the sky and he spoke with Rafiki.

As long as Wolverine's mask doesnt gain a shiny new set of Mickey Mouse ears.

http://15.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kp8y5bd9fb1qzpwi0o1_500.jpg

[Perfection/Emma 2]

I wish I could see Emma and Monet's faces about such news

[jawbreaker]

I wonder if Disney Hercules will be disappointed with his heterosexual Marvel counterpart. Marvel Team-Up!

Will Namor find Disney's Atlantis and have an entire new kingdom to rule over? And maybe he can score the hot chick with the white hair from the movie.

Deadpool should sleep with Ursala now that he is a pirate. She should try to mangle his boat and seduce him in the sea. Then the clock ticking alligator from Peter Pan can eat him and all of his books can be cancelled.

This could be a great deal.

maybe Generation X can finally be given a chance.

[ProfeZZor X]

naw, i purposely did that just to give u an excuse to make a smart ass comment about it

It was totally worth creating this thread, just to hear that line...

Best... comment... ever.

[tornshattered]

I bet this means an end to all adult situations in marvel comics. No sex. No violence. No swearing(@#$%'s are still swearing). Anyway, Marvel comics will become children-friendly. This is the end of comics, kids.

[Supercoolshay]

http://15.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kp8y5bd9fb1qzpwi0o1_500.jpg

dislike...

[Bronze Badger]

I wish people would think things through before flying off the handle. Disney is a large corporation that owns many brands such as ABC, ESPN, SoapNet, Touchstone Pictures, and Miramax Films. They are in business to make money. Properties that don't fall under Disney's family image are allocated to subcompanies which allow them the ability to be profitable without damaging the Disney brand. Marvel will most likely become one of these subcompanies. This will allow Marvel to operate similar to the way it has in the past, except they will have more resources to pool from. Disney is not interested in neutering Marvel properties, because Marvel properties are profitable the way they are. That is why it is smart business to allow Marvel to operate under the Disney umbrella without fear of destroying Disney's family image. Just like ABC can produce morally questionable content such as "Desperate Housewives" and "Cougartown", Marvel will still bring us X-Force, Punisher and Kick-Ass, simply because they make money.

[Raptor]

WRONG! Didn't you see Lion King 2? Mufasa was in the sky and he spoke with Rafiki.



http://15.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kp8y5bd9fb1qzpwi0o1_500.jpg

I'm not sure, but I think I might hate you now...

[Supercoolshay]

I bet this means an end to all adult situations in marvel comics. No sex. No violence. No swearing(@#$%'s are still swearing). Anyway, Marvel comics will become children-friendly. This is the end of comics, kids.

Did you even research this?
Disney owns a huge chunk of the media that is out there. And not all of it comes attached with a flying tinkerbell and a castle. Disney owns ABC, ESPN, Mirmax, Dimension, Touchstone, Hollywood Record, Lyric Street Records, E!, Mammoth Records.

And those are just some of the major holdings. T

It's fine. Marvel retains creative rights. Disney is very hands-off on the vast majority of its investments.

All this means is that Downtown Disney gets a massive Marvel Store, and there may or may not be a Marvel ride popping up in Tomorrow -land and there is no possible way that Marvel could ever go under.

[Talisman]

Ellen's unfunny sitcom was a hate crime against the gay community, though.
It totally became unfunny after she came out. She tried to hard and unfortunately, Rosie O'Donnell never picked up from Ellen's mistakes.
I know, right? It's the Jews that Walt always hated.


They only bought Marvel once they fired Kitty off Earth in a bullet, people. Sabra's been MIA since Secret Invasion. Read between the lines.
FRICKING ANTI-SEMITISTS!!
I want to see Emma Frost get it on with Pumba.
I'd like to see Beast flip flop.

[CMBMOOL]

Disney also owns the Muppets, and don't get me started on that relationship gone wrong. :frown:

I can see Disney not allow Deadpool to kill that much anymore.

Or have Cyclops do a PSA on how to treat the blind.:wink:

[Bronze Badger]

Disney also owns the Muppets, and don't get me started on that relationship gone wrong. :frown:

I can see Disney not allow Deadpool to kill that much anymore.

Or have Cyclops do a PSA on how to treat the blind.:wink:

Your ignorance is showing.

[tornshattered]

Did you even research this?
Disney owns a huge chunk of the media that is out there. And not all of it comes attached with a flying tinkerbell and a castle. Disney owns ABC, ESPN, Mirmax, Dimension, Touchstone, Hollywood Record, Lyric Street Records, E!, Mammoth Records.

And those are just some of the major holdings. T

It's fine. Marvel retains creative rights. Disney is very hands-off on the vast majority of its investments.

All this means is that Downtown Disney gets a massive Marvel Store, and there may or may not be a Marvel ride popping up in Tomorrow -land and there is no possible way that Marvel could ever go under.


Jeez sorry. It's just that in my country, when people think of comics, they picture Mickey and Donald. It's frustrating when you say that you're interested in comics, they think you're immature or whatever... While if some f#$%in ugly emo chick starts reading manga, they are like "Wow, really? It's nice to see young people interested in other cultures"..

[Twisted Bliss]

I'd like to see Beast flip flop.

Maybe a threesome between Beast, Dark-Beast and Beast from 'Beauty and the Beast'.

[Talisman]

Your ignorance is showing.
He likes Spider-Girl. What do you expect?
Maybe a threesome between Beast, Dark-Beast and Beast from 'Beauty and the Beast'.
Who could they add for a fourgy?

[darknessatnoon]

It totally became unfunny after she came out. She tried to hard and unfortunately, Rosie O'Donnell never picked up from Ellen's mistakes.





I was dragged to a lesbian comedy night once.

*shudders*

[ProfeZZor X]

I wish people would think things through before flying off the handle. Disney is a large corporation that owns many brands such as ABC, ESPN, SoapNet, Touchstone Pictures, and Miramax Films. They are in business to make money. Properties that don't fall under Disney's family image are allocated to subcompanies which allow them the ability to be profitable without damaging the Disney brand. Marvel will most likely become one of these subcompanies. This will allow Marvel to operate similar to the way it has in the past, except they will have more resources to pool from. Disney is not interested in neutering Marvel properties, because Marvel properties are profitable the way they are. That is why it is smart business to allow Marvel to operate under the Disney umbrella without fear of destroying Disney's family image. Just like ABC can produce morally questionable content such as "Desperate Housewives" and "Cougartown", Marvel will still bring us X-Force, Punisher and Kick-Ass, simply because they make money.

You keep ranting on how the cloud hasn't changed it's silver lining, yet you still haven't produced any names of motion picture movies Disney or it's subsidiaries have produced that are gritty, and adult situated (such as Dark Knight, Watchmen, and so on). Television shows such as Desperate Housewives or Cougartown are far from what I, or the general public would consider as "risky material". Stuff like that is standard procedure on all major networks.

I will agree that Marvel properties are profitable, but that doesn't mean they're equally successful. It is true that Marvel will be able to continue "business as usual" for a while, but rest assured, change is coming my friend... It may not be obvious, and it may not come for some time, but it will happen. If there's one thing I know about Disney, or any parent company, is that they all have guidelines on how they do business, and that philosophy usually doesn't fall far from the tree...

[Talisman]

I was dragged to a lesbian comedy night once.

*shudders*

LOL My ex roommate was a lez, and invited a bunch of diesel's over to hang. I have never felt so emasculated in my life.

[Supercoolshay]

Did you even research this?
Disney owns a huge chunk of the media that is out there. And not all of it comes attached with a flying tinkerbell and a castle. Disney owns ABC, ESPN, Mirmax, Dimension, Touchstone, Hollywood Record, Lyric Street Records, E!, Mammoth Records.

And those are just some of the major holdings. T

It's fine. Marvel retains creative rights. Disney is very hands-off on the vast majority of its investments.

All this means is that Downtown Disney gets a massive Marvel Store, and there may or may not be a Marvel ride popping up in Tomorrow -land and there is no possible way that Marvel could ever go under.

Let me also add that Disney owns (along with Sony and Timewarner) HBO Central Europe. And we all know European TV is much more vulgar than our own.

[Bronze Badger]

You keep ranting on how the cloud hasn't changed it's silver lining, yet you still haven't produced any names of motion picture movies Disney or it's subsidiaries have produced that are gritty, and adult situated (such as Dark Knight, Watchmen, and so on). Television shows such as Desperate Housewives or Cougartown are far from what I, or the general public would consider as "risky material". Stuff like that is standard procedure on all major networks.

I will agree that Marvel properties are profitable, but that doesn't mean they're equally successful. It is true that Marvel will be able to continue "business as usual" for a while, but rest assured, change is coming my friend... It may not be obvious, and it may not come for some time, but it will happen. If there's one thing I know about Disney, or any parent company, is that they all have guidelines on how they do business, and that philosophy usually doesn't fall far from the tree...

Miramax Pictures, owned by Disney, has produced the following films: Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Clerks, Jackie Brown, and Trainspotting. Just because you're butt-hurt that Disney bought a company you once worked for is no reason to spread paranoid speculation.

Unfortunately, I can not provide specific examples of dark or gritty comic movies, such as Watchmen or Dark Knight, because Disney has not produced anything comparable, which is why they purchased Marvel.

[darknessatnoon]

I hate Miramax, though. It killed authentic alt-indie film.

[Bronze Badger]

I hate Miramax, though. It killed authentic alt-indie film.

Fox Searchlight is equally guilty. I am so sick of Tyler Perry.

[Filthy Mutie]

Miramax Pictures, owned by Disney, has produced the following films: Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Clerks, Jackie Brown, and Trainspotting. Just because you're butt-hurt that Disney bought a company you once worked for is no reason to spread paranoid speculation.

Unfortunately, I can not provide specific examples of dark or gritty comic movies, such as Watchmen or Dark Knight, because Disney has not produced anything comparable, which is why they purchased Marvel.

Perfect post. I bolded it even further.

[CmX]

Fox Searchlight is equally guilty. I am so sick of Tyler Perry.

Tell me about it. His first movie was cute, now it's repetitive and overly predictable with no laughs left.

I don't understand why everyone thinks that now all of a sudden, the X-Men are going to be wearing Micky Mouse hats and there won't be violence anymore.

I seriously doubt Disney is out to censor Marvel completely, they bought Marvel obviously because of the profits they make from their successful movies and tv shows. So Disney must think that Marvel is doing something right.

I don't think they'd go out of their way to reassure us of no real creative changes in characters.

[Home made ectoplasm]

Jeez sorry. It's just that in my country, when people think of comics, they picture Mickey and Donald. It's frustrating when you say that you're interested in comics, they think you're immature or whatever... While if some f#$%in ugly emo chick starts reading manga, they are like "Wow, really? It's nice to see young people interested in other cultures"..

Excellent post which explains why so many fans feel threatened by this. It is a huge blow to their self-image.

[Bronze Badger]

Tell me about it. His first movie was cute, now it's repetitive and overly predictable with no laughs left.

His cameo in Star Trek was a surprise though. I would elaborate further on the subject of Tyler Perry and his viewpoint on black society but I fear that would cause too much of a negative reaction on the boards.

[sneggz]

Marvel, can we get Exiles back now? They can go take out big Disney villains now.

[jarrod]

mushu would pwn Lockheed.
Mushu's a moron. How many languages can he even speak?

Lockheed wins, no contest. Even Sage respects him.

[CmX]

Mushu's a moron. How many languages can he even speak?

Lockheed wins, no contest. Even Sage respects him.

Mushu is fucking mentally retarded. Lockheed would destroy that mother fucker.

[MutantChild]

At first I didn't believe it.

Then I screamed like a lunatic for five minutes and yelled that it couldn't be true.

Then I realized that they can't do worse than Fraction, Land, Ratner, and whoever has taken over Avengers.

Can they?

I'M WATCHING YOU DISNEY! SCREW IT UP AND I WILL BE A PART OF THE ARMY OF HARDCORE FANS THAT STORMS YOUR HQ!

[darknessatnoon]

Marvel, can we get Exiles back now? They can go take out big Disney villains now.

I think it's a shame that Exiles was canceled right before this.

It's a perfect Disney property.

Blink is purple and ridiculous looking.

Sage is a big Crystal Palace (perfect for Disney)

The Witch was very Red Riding Hood.

[sneggz]

I think it's a shame that Exiles was canceled right before this.

It's a perfect Disney property.

Blink is purple and ridiculous looking.

Sage is a big Crystal Palace (perfect for Disney)

The Witch was very Red Riding Hood.
Not to mention Morph is pretty Disney already.

[jarrod]

Maybe a threesome between Beast, Dark-Beast and Beast from 'Beauty and the Beast'.
I'm sure Hank's into it. (http://cdn-nl2.imagefap.com/40a/full/182/1826492589.jpg) nsfwnsfwnsfw

[Grunty]

Marvel is bought by Disney? Well in case everything goes to hell and the titles and characters become unreadable, i can always jump over to DC comics. Sure it would take some time to get used too (considering i only know the Batman titles) but in the end they have some gret characters and titles too.

However, as long as the quality remains i still stick primary to Marvel.

[coveredinbees]

I'm sure Hank's into it. (http://cdn-nl2.imagefap.com/40a/full/182/1826492589.jpg) nsfwnsfwnsfw
404 - Not Found =(

[Supercoolshay]

Miramax Pictures, owned by Disney, has produced the following films: Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Clerks, Jackie Brown, and Trainspotting. Just because you're butt-hurt that Disney bought a company you once worked for is no reason to spread paranoid speculation.

Unfortunately, I can not provide specific examples of dark or gritty comic movies, such as Watchmen or Dark Knight, because Disney has not produced anything comparable, which is why they purchased Marvel.

Quoted for truth.

[The Thunderbird]

I'd laugh if Emma (or at least Fraction's) is revealed to be Miley Cyrus in disguise.

[ProfeZZor X]

Miramax Pictures, owned by Disney, has produced the following films: Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Clerks, Jackie Brown, and Trainspotting. Just because you're butt-hurt that Disney bought a company you once worked for is no reason to spread paranoid speculation.

Unfortunately, I can not provide specific examples of dark or gritty comic movies, such as Watchmen or Dark Knight, because Disney has not produced anything comparable, which is why they purchased Marvel.

Last time I checked, Fox had the rights to do X-Men movies. And it looks like they will have the rights to it for a few more years, since they're already developing a number of X-related movies. The same goes with Universal too, as they also sell a number of Marvel product and have had Marvel stores at their theme parks.

It is true that most entertainment companies usually acquire smaller companies in order to grab hold of the rights to properties, but then if you're familiar with how the entertainment indstry works, then you'd know for a fact (not speculation) that certain number of things change about the acquisition. I'm not claiming a total revamp like some of the people here, but it does happen to some degree. Whether it's changing the target market for some properties, or exploring not so popular properties. Power Rangers is a perfect example of that. So you're more than welcome to kiss my sore ass, because it's inevitable. Maybe not on the scale that some people here are claiming (which I'm not), but some sort of change will happen.

[Filthy Mutie]

It is true that most entertainment companies usually acquire smaller companies in order to grab hold of the rights to properties, but then if you're familiar with how the entertainment indstry works, then you'd know for a fact (not speculation) that certain number of things change about the acquisition.

Expound, please.

[Optic Rage!]

but some sort of change will happen.

I can't stand when people use common sense as a front for some well thought out groundbreaking opinion.

Anyways, any guesses for who's idea this was?

http://i26.tinypic.com/jrfmdh.png

[Robbiebob_16]

I can't stand when people use common sense as a front for some well thought out groundbreaking opinion.

Anyways, any guesses for who's idea this was?

http://i26.tinypic.com/jrfmdh.png
Getting crabby in the cooch, eh Sebastian??

[q.u.e.e.n.]

....he made me make it. he twisted my arm and told me if I didn't he'd beat me.

[Optic Rage!]

....he made me make it. he twisted my arm and told me if I didn't he'd beat me.

You traitor bitch! What sort of Emma fan are you.

[Talisman]

I can't stand when people use common sense as a front for some well thought out groundbreaking opinion.

Anyways, any guesses for who's idea this was?

http://i26.tinypic.com/jrfmdh.png
I almost peed my pants from LOL'ing so hard!

[Robbiebob_16]

You traitor bitch! What sort of Emma fan are you.
A very good one. She gave Emma crabs.

[Obsidian Thought]

I wish people would think things through before flying off the handle. Disney is a large corporation that owns many brands such as ABC, ESPN, SoapNet, Touchstone Pictures, and Miramax Films. They are in business to make money. Properties that don't fall under Disney's family image are allocated to subcompanies which allow them the ability to be profitable without damaging the Disney brand. Marvel will most likely become one of these subcompanies. This will allow Marvel to operate similar to the way it has in the past, except they will have more resources to pool from. Disney is not interested in neutering Marvel properties, because Marvel properties are profitable the way they are. That is why it is smart business to allow Marvel to operate under the Disney umbrella without fear of destroying Disney's family image. Just like ABC can produce morally questionable content such as "Desperate Housewives" and "Cougartown", Marvel will still bring us X-Force, Punisher and Kick-Ass, simply because they make money.

..and that pretty much clears all the fear and confusion....you hit it on the head my friend.

[Free-Man]

A very good one. She gave Emma crabs.

Please. We all know NAMOR gave her the crabs.

[Robbiebob_16]

Please. We all know NAMOR gave her the crabs.
GAHH! too.... punnerific.... can't... take it!:eek:

[Hi-Fi]

Did anyone make a Domino/101 Dalmatians joke yet?

[Robbiebob_16]

Did anyone make a Domino/101 Dalmatians joke yet?
No, but there was an X-force vs. 101 Dalmatians.:biggrin: That's a marriage made in heaven.

[The Big G]

Did anyone make a Domino/101 Dalmatians joke yet?

Not yet.

Also C&C have called X-23 a female Pinocchio

[[]D[]/\/\[]D @ Nite/So-tite]

He's a different species so he can't be a mutant.

He's half Human. The human part is where he got his X-gene.

[Bronze Badger]

I'm not claiming a total revamp like some of the people here, but it does happen to some degree. Whether it's changing the target market for some properties, or exploring not so popular properties. Power Rangers is a perfect example of that. So you're more than welcome to kiss my sore ass, because it's inevitable. Maybe not on the scale that some people here are claiming (which I'm not), but some sort of change will happen.

So you're point is that some change is inevitable? That's valid, but your OP made it sound like the Marvel was going to be censored by Disney's family image. Quote: "What this means for comics, television series and future movies is not yet known, but one thing for sure, I have a strong feeling that we can probably kiss the gritty, dark feel of any future movies coming out (ala The Dark Knight), and regress back to the "family friendly" styles of action flicks (ala Spy Kids)."

You can't jump from one end of the spectrum to the other. And please, if you're only legitimate example of Disney's changes is Power Rangers, than you're going to have to do better than that.

[[]D[]/\/\[]D @ Nite/So-tite]

So you're point is that some change is inevitable? That's valid, but your OP made it sound like the Marvel was going to be censored by Disney's family image. Quote: "What this means for comics, television series and future movies is not yet known, but one thing for sure, I have a strong feeling that we can probably kiss the gritty, dark feel of any future movies coming out (ala The Dark Knight), and regress back to the "family friendly" styles of action flicks (ala Spy Kids)."

You can't jump from one end of the spectrum to the other. And please, if you're only legitimate example of Disney's changes is Power Rangers, than you're going to have to do better than that.

Exactly. Touchstone and Miramax films aren't exactly censored.

[RolandJP]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nGfaOeimeAM/SpwT6l8hApI/AAAAAAAAAc0/vOVwJIcSHRo/s400/Bambi+CAP.JPG

[Disco Jess Minge]

At first I didn't believe it.

Then I screamed like a lunatic for five minutes and yelled that it couldn't be true.

Then I realized that they can't do worse than Fraction, Land, Ratner, and whoever has taken over Avengers.

Can they?

I'M WATCHING YOU DISNEY! SCREW IT UP AND I WILL BE A PART OF THE ARMY OF HARDCORE FANS THAT STORMS YOUR HQ!
Disney released Pulp Fiction, ya know? Noob.

[XaviersMisprint]

Someone mentioned Exiles. UMMMM can we please get this book back, led by Sora from Kingdom Hearts with the rest of the Exiles (Blink, Morph, Donald, Goofy, Nocturne) sent to the back of the bus?

[akumasan]

Im sorry I just have to


THAT'S SO RAVEN DARKHOLME!!!!!!!!

[XaviersMisprint]

Im sorry I just have to


THAT'S SO RAVEN DARKHOLME!!!!!!!!

Ironically starring her deceased lover Destiny who can see the future. Raven is simply her 'best friend' supporting cast. They go to high school together. Both are played by Miley Cirus. Also featuring other BFF Rogue played by Zac Efron.

[Robbiebob_16]

Ironically starring her deceased lover Destiny who can see the future. Raven is simply her 'best friend' supporting cast. They go to high school together. Both are played by Miley Cirus. Also featuring other BFF Rogue played by Zac Efron.
Zac could totally master saying "sugah" in a demure, genteel manner. I think he's quite talented.

[XaviersMisprint]

Zac could totally master saying "sugah" in a demure, genteel manner. I think he's quite talented.

Yeah plus he sort of looks like Rogue from way back in the day if he just added white streaks to the sides of his hair.

[Robbiebob_16]

Yeah plus he sort of looks like Rogue from way back in the day if he just added white streaks to the sides of his hair.
I bet Zac Efron smells like a skunk, no reason he shouldn't look like one too!

[XaviersMisprint]

I bet Zac Efron smells like a skunk, no reason he shouldn't look like one too!

In that case, maybe he should be playing Hepzibah. Hepzibah, the next Disney Princess, played by Zac Efron.

[q.u.e.e.n.]

http://i31.tinypic.com/339nl9e.png

Update: His madness never ends.

[RolandJP]

Beast's new look


http://media.bigoo.ws/content/glitter/cartoon/cartoon_287.gif

[Alex A Sanchez]

Kids aren't going to read comics. They don't even read anymore.They are too busy playing video games and being online.

Nonsense, go look at the growing trade paperback/graphic novel section of your local B&N or Borders. Look at the Manga section that exists in book stores and non-books like Hot Topic and Suncoast. Kids are still reading comics- they're just reading different books than the ones that we read.

Mass hysteria.


Look, I'm gonna throw this out there. Years ago, Disney acquired the rights to the Muppets, right? Yeah, back in 2004. And they've been marketed pretty well after that. The movies have hit DVD, plus the first three seasons of the actual TV show have also hit DVD release, there have been all sorts of toys, a ride at Disneyland.


Too bad that the quality of the actual Muppet products (i.e. movies and television specials) SUCKS. At least the Boom comics kick ass.

I'm not really worried about them toning down Iceman's flamboyance. I hear they're very gay friendly.

YES! What happened to the old days of CBR when this comment would have entirely derailed the thread?

Personally, I'm looking forward to the collateral damage caused when Super-Goof and the Sentry finally throw down
And Kim Possible, agent of SHIELD. Wait, no.
Maybe the Incredibles/Fantastic Four fight, and of course... Disney Zombies.

win.

[Alex A Sanchez]

So one legit, minor, concern of mine: is this going to affect the Deadpool movie? Is it far enough along in production to fall under the "existing" contracts that Disney said they would not mess with? I really want to see this movie done correctly, and there is no reason for Disney to believe that a true-to-the-source Deadpool movie would be profitable.

[BigMike20X6]

How about this for an obscure meeting... the Chief Examiner from Questprobe and Master Control Program from Tron... :biggrin:

[Daniel Mengsk]

What this means for comics, television series and future movies is not yet known, but one thing for sure, I have a strong feeling that we can probably kiss the gritty, dark feel of any future movies coming out (ala The Dark Knight), and regress back to the "family friendly" styles of action flicks (ala Spy Kids).

You haven't seen the new trailer for Tron Legacy, have you?

[ReaderX]

Next in X-Force - Rahne shows up in mickey's house after an unfortunate event with an ice giant and a mallet. Thinking she's having some kind of drug withdrawal/acid trip, Rahne goes crazy, eats Mickey, and flees the scene. Minnie arrives home later that day to find a wrecked house and one ear lying in a big pool of blood, all expertly rendered by Choi. Part 2: Minnie and Pluto go hunting. :evilsmile:

[[]D[]/\/\[]D @ Nite/So-tite]

Judging from all of these posts, I think this needs to be repeated:

I wish people would think things through before flying off the handle. Disney is a large corporation that owns many brands such as ABC, ESPN, SoapNet, Touchstone Pictures, and Miramax Films. They are in business to make money. Properties that don't fall under Disney's family image are allocated to subcompanies which allow them the ability to be profitable without damaging the Disney brand. Marvel will most likely become one of these subcompanies. This will allow Marvel to operate similar to the way it has in the past, except they will have more resources to pool from. Disney is not interested in neutering Marvel properties, because Marvel properties are profitable the way they are. That is why it is smart business to allow Marvel to operate under the Disney umbrella without fear of destroying Disney's family image. Just like ABC can produce morally questionable content such as "Desperate Housewives" and "Cougartown", Marvel will still bring us X-Force, Punisher and Kick-Ass, simply because they make money.

[Henry T.]

This guy seems to think that Disney is a right wing company....

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rob-kall/will-spiderman-become-a-t_b_273048.html

[Washout]

This guy seems to think that Disney is a right wing company....

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rob-kall/will-spiderman-become-a-t_b_273048.html

That has to be a joke. ABC, especially, leans further to the left than right. Especially with shows like Brothers and Sisters.

[BigMike20X6]

So wait, is Mickey Mouse joining Marvel's Illuminati now? If so, I want that issue.

[kate-pryde]

D[]/\/\[]D @ Nite/So-tite;9545971']Judging from all of these posts, I think this needs to be repeated:

While I agree, the concern is how Disney views the Marvel brand.

Disney doesn’t put the Disney name on non-kid friendly content. It’s not “Disney’s Desperate Housewives” or “Disney’s Kill Bill”. The Disney name is only put on family friendly movies and tv, like Disney Channel shows and kid friendly movies.

Disney very tightly controls their image and their characters. Will they do the same for Marvel?

Disney may want the name “Marvel” to be PG-13 and relatively parent-friendly, not fanboy friendly.

The solution would be to put all of more violence comics under another label and not call them “Marvel”, but the question would be what Disney would want to do with something like X-Force. If they want to sell Wolverine as PG-13, they can’t have the graphic violent comics with him.

However, I highly doubt Disney wants to make all Marvel comics G-rated like some fanboys are freaked about.

Disney already has plenty of properties that little kids love. They have the preteen/ teen girl crowd covered with Hannah Montana and High School Musical. Now they have Marvel to appeal to teenage boys.

So don’t expect to see Wolverine turned into a Gummy Bear.

Disney paid a premium to get something aimed at that exact audience they want – preteen and teenage boys, a demo that is very difficult to target. And that takes edgy, some what violent content.

However, they might also try to balance that out with being family friendly, so that when parents see “Marvel” they know it’s an okay brand for their 5 year old or their 15 year old.

The dilemma is to prevent teenage boys from seeing the name Marvel and not thinking it’s for five year olds or girls, the way “Disney” is viewed.

The outrage from Marvel fans over Disney buying Marvel illustrated the problems with the Disney brand name that was the reason they needed to buy Marvel. Guys see “Disney” and don’t want to have anything to do with it, unless the word Pixar is attached to it.

However, they’re going to have to walk a fine line between targeting the male teen demo, and offending their main audience - kids and their moms.

I could see Disney execs getting worried some mom is going to pick up an Marvel trade at Barnes & Noble for her 8 year old and freak out about the violence, sex or language, since she assumed Marvel was family friendly.

But Disney still needs Marvel’s characters to seem “cool” to teenage boys. They can’t overreact and turn into Comic Code.

The comic publishing division of Marvel is just a small piece of the puzzle. Disney may ignore it completely. But I could see problems in terms of branding and Disney execs wanting to make sure they have complete control over the way the Marvel brand and characters are seen.

[darknessatnoon]

I am very upset by this purchase!

Marvel will be censored.

Kitty Pryde will never be able to use the N-Word again!

Mickey Mouse is going to join X-Force!

Rachel Grey will have to carry a rape whistle!

Emma Frost will have to wear a sweater from here on out!

Psylocke will dress in slacks!

Underwear will be worn on the inside of all costumes!

Cyclops can no longer dress as a condom!

[ProfeZZor X]

Here's what Stan "The Man" Lee had to say about the merger:

http://www.joblo.com/stan-lee-talks-merger

...And here's a more detailed article:

http://www.att.net/s/editorial.dll?eetype=Article&eeid=%206787353&render=y&Table=

[peopleofpaper]

most of us want psylocke in slacks

[XaviersMisprint]

most of us want psylocke in slacks

And Cyclops needs to not wear that condom, it is scaring the little children. All the young'ens think sexually transmitted diseases are an airborne sickness due to Cyclops' paranoia he has instilled upon the next generation.

And Emma in a sweater would be cute cute cute!

[The Big G]

most of us want psylocke in slacks

I like the way besty dresses.


Though props must be given too your avatar....sooooo much win

[direction9]

While I agree, the concern is how Disney views the Marvel brand.

Disney doesn’t put the Disney name on non-kid friendly content. It’s not “Disney’s Desperate Housewives” or “Disney’s Kill Bill”. The Disney name is only put on family friendly movies and tv, like Disney Channel shows and kid friendly movies.

Disney very tightly controls their image and their characters. Will they do the same for Marvel?

Disney may want the name “Marvel” to be PG-13 and relatively parent-friendly, not fanboy friendly.

The solution would be to put all of more violence comics under another label and not call them “Marvel”, but the question would be what Disney would want to do with something like X-Force. If they want to sell Wolverine as PG-13, they can’t have the graphic violent comics with him.

However, I highly doubt Disney wants to make all Marvel comics G-rated like some fanboys are freaked about.

Disney already has plenty of properties that little kids love. They have the preteen/ teen girl crowd covered with Hannah Montana and High School Musical. Now they have Marvel to appeal to teenage boys.

So don’t expect to see Wolverine turned into a Gummy Bear.

Disney paid a premium to get something aimed at that exact audience they want – preteen and teenage boys, a demo that is very difficult to target. And that takes edgy, some what violent content.

However, they might also try to balance that out with being family friendly, so that when parents see “Marvel” they know it’s an okay brand for their 5 year old or their 15 year old.

The dilemma is to prevent teenage boys from seeing the name Marvel and not thinking it’s for five year olds or girls, the way “Disney” is viewed.

The outrage from Marvel fans over Disney buying Marvel illustrated the problems with the Disney brand name that was the reason they needed to buy Marvel. Guys see “Disney” and don’t want to have anything to do with it, unless the word Pixar is attached to it.

However, they’re going to have to walk a fine line between targeting the male teen demo, and offending their main audience - kids and their moms.

I could see Disney execs getting worried some mom is going to pick up an Marvel trade at Barnes & Noble for her 8 year old and freak out about the violence, sex or language, since she assumed Marvel was family friendly.

But Disney still needs Marvel’s characters to seem “cool” to teenage boys. They can’t overreact and turn into Comic Code.

The comic publishing division of Marvel is just a small piece of the puzzle. Disney may ignore it completely. But I could see problems in terms of branding and Disney execs wanting to make sure they have complete control over the way the Marvel brand and characters are seen.

the response to this post is still the repeated quote from above though. pretty much takes care of such concerns.

[J77]

Here's what Stan "The Man" Lee had to say about the merger:

http://www.joblo.com/stan-lee-talks-merger



From the article:
"Just imagine," he said, "with this deal Marvel gives Disney a library of literally hundreds of unique and colorful characters that have the potential to make great, high-concept movies and long-lasting franchises—and nobody knows how to play in that ball park better than Disney."

Actually that would be something everybody should be afraid of. Worst case scenario is Disney being all over Marvel and intervening in the various books. Some titles like Spider-Man and other house hold names would most likely be in bigger danger.



...And here's a more detailed article:

http://www.att.net/s/editorial.dll?eetype=Article&eeid=%206787353&render=y&Table=


From the article:
Marvel's editor in chief, Joe Quesada, told fans on Twitter to chill.
"This is incredible news and all is well in the Marvel U(niverse)," Quesada wrote. "... 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."

Ok. But Pixar really is pretty much 100% "family friendly". They don't really do anything Disney wouldn't do.
Wall-E does not cut people up. Wolverine does. A lot.

Maltin said it makes sense for Disney to hang on to the people who have brought Marvel so far.

"A large part of what they're buying is that Marvel name and reputation - I can't imagine they want to dilute that," Maltin said.

"I don't think you'll see the Marvel name diminished in any way. I can't imagine Disney would try to micromanage Marvel's business. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if the Disney name is inconspicuous on future Marvel projects."

Now this sounds a lot better. IMO the best thing Disney could do is to keep the Disney logo and name as far away from Marvel products as possible. The reasons of course are already stated.

But even if that would be the case there is always the possibility that something (perhaps a story line that goes "too far") makes them exercise their power over the Marvel creative staff.

[Home made ectoplasm]

does this mean that there will no longer be adult content in marvel comics? aswell as in marvel films?

Oh shit, hadn't thought of that.

[Robbiebob_16]

does this mean that there will no longer be adult content in marvel comics? aswell as in marvel films?
No, Have no fear! Because Marvel is only a subsidiary of Disney and is sucessful in it's own right, the change will not be apparent. Trust me. My family knows the head executive at E! and when they were bought out by Disney absolutely nothing happened. E! Newtworking is responsible for the Girls Next Door, and "Kendra". Need I say more? Seriously Disney is a very smart corporation; they're not going to shift an entire demographic and ostracize long term readers. Why fix what ain't broke?

[FeminineMystique]

I am very upset by this purchase!

Marvel will be censored.

Kitty Pryde will never be able to use the N-Word again!

Mickey Mouse is going to join X-Force!

Rachel Grey will have to carry a rape whistle!

Emma Frost will have to wear a sweater from here on out!

Psylocke will dress in slacks!

Underwear will be worn on the inside of all costumes!

Cyclops can no longer dress as a condom!

In space, no one can hear you're rape whistle.

Which is why Rachel isn't on speaking terms with Havok right now. (It gets lonely in space):eek:

[Marvelfan278]

In space, no one can hear you're rape whistle.

Which is why Rachel isn't on speaking terms with Havok right now. (It gets lonely in space):eek:

Racel overreacted to that one, Havok just asked her if she'd like to join him and Polaris in some mud wrestling, perfectly innocent way to blow off steam...

[Pro]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k318/nightowlarts/Characters/Mickeyrine.jpg

[FeminineMystique]

Racel overreacted to that one, Havok just asked her if she'd like to join him and Polaris in some mud wrestling, perfectly innocent way to blow off steam...

I think it was him being completely naked that freaked her out. The Summers boys do things...differently.

There's a reason Jean is happy to stay in the White Hot Room and foisted Scott off on Emma

[ReaderX]

http://www.gucomics.com/comics/2009/gu_20090902.jpg

WRAAAA! Hello everybody!

[ProfeZZor X]

From the article:
"Just imagine," he said, "with this deal Marvel gives Disney a library of literally hundreds of unique and colorful characters that have the potential to make great, high-concept movies and long-lasting franchises—and nobody knows how to play in that ball park better than Disney."

Actually that would be something everybody should be afraid of. Worst case scenario is Disney being all over Marvel and intervening in the various books. Some titles like Spider-Man and other house hold names would most likely be in bigger danger.

As listed in the very same article, or possibly the other link, Disney compares it's franchise successes to Marvel Entertainments blockbusters... And by far, Marvel films as a whole have outperformed and outdone Disney's "family friendly" movies by hundreds of millions. That in itself should show some fans that Disney's focus is mainly on family films. Even with Mirimax, Touchstone and the other subsidiaries, hardly any of those Disney entities have shown any of the success that other studios have accomplished with Marvel's respective properties...

So if Marvel thinks it was having problems with it's films now, just wait. Sure, Disney may promote the hell out of it, but the content of the film is what really matters. As most people here have agreed that the Disney name distances itself as far away from moderate to heavy adult content films (which I have yet to hear the name of one), the fact that they own the characters means they also have creative influence on them as well, regardless of what anyone thinks, which in SOME cases can alter the nature of the story in itself.

...I guess the good thing in all of this is that Disney will honor the movie contracts of the other studios prior to the buy-out, which should (hopefully) guarantee a good chance at having great Marvel films for the next decade.

[Bronze Badger]

As listed in the very same article, or possibly the other link, Disney compares it's franchise successes to Marvel Entertainments blockbusters... And by far, Marvel films as a whole have outperformed and outdone Disney's "family friendly" movies by hundreds of millions. That in itself should show some fans that Disney's focus is mainly on family films. Even with Mirimax, Touchstone and the other subsidiaries, hardly any of those Disney entities have shown any of the success that other studios have accomplished with Marvel's respective properties...

So if Marvel thinks it was having problems with it's films now, just wait. Sure, Disney may promote the hell out of it, but the content of the film is what really matters. As most people here have agreed that the Disney name distances itself as far away from moderate to heavy adult content films (which I have yet to hear the name of one), the fact that they own the characters means they also have creative influence on them as well, regardless of what anyone thinks, which in SOME cases can alter the nature of the story in itself.

...I guess the good thing in all of this is that Disney will honor the movie contracts of the other studios prior to the buy-out, which should (hopefully) guarantee a good chance at having great Marvel films for the next decade.

Power Rangers suck.

[ZNOP]

The comic publishing division of Marvel is just a small piece of the puzzle. Disney may ignore it completely. But I could see problems in terms of branding and Disney execs wanting to make sure they have complete control over the way the Marvel brand and characters are seen.

If I'm good for anything -- it's should be for providing info:smile:

New York Times
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 (http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/02/disneys-firm-grip-on-the-hulk/)

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/933730/000119312509184932/dex21.htm)

[OpticBlast]

Good for Micky.

Very bad for Marvel. And when Wolverine see his new character incarnation, it will be very, very bad for Disney....:tongue:

http://www.jcrosby.net/WolvieMouse2.jpg

(apologies to both Wolverine and Byrne...)

[mikekerr3]

does this mean that there will no longer be adult content in marvel comics? aswell as in marvel films?

Yes just like Kill Bill.:rolleyes:

[Filthy Mutie]

Nuke this thread from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.

[ProfeZZor X]

Nuke this thread from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.

I like the cut of your jib...

[peopleofpaper]

http://i32.tinypic.com/23mo31d.jpg


this made me remember there's two Beasts now

[xgeek52]

i haven't read all the post here so forgive me if i step on anyone toes...

disney bought marvel entertainment, not marvel comics...that is a good thing..

[PhoenixLives]

i haven't read all the post here so forgive me if i step on anyone toes...

disney bought marvel entertainment, not marvel comics...that is a good thing..

Marvel Publishing Inc, which is one of many subsidiaries OF Marvel Entertainment Inc, is the publisher of Marvel Comics... so in buying Marvel Entertainment Inc, they are buying Marvel Publishing Inc, therefore purchasing the publishing rights to Marvel Comics

[Washout]

http://i32.tinypic.com/23mo31d.jpg


this made me remember there's two Beasts now

There're are two Herculeses? (Herculi?) as well.

[quillero]

Marvel Publishing Inc, which is one of many subsidiaries OF Marvel Entertainment Inc, is the publisher of Marvel Comics... so in buying Marvel Entertainment Inc, they are buying Marvel Publishing Inc, therefore purchasing the publishing rights to Marvel Comics

I think he knows that. What he probably means, and correct me if I'm wrong, xgeek, is that Disney's interest goes beyond the published comics and has more to do with the trademark and character use in other media.