Comments on: Disney/Marvel Acquisition Webcast Notes http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/ Independent Opinions on Comics of All Kinds Sat, 26 May 2012 17:46:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: “This will be fine, everyone calm the nerd-rage” : SarahDope.com | Creative Services http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106085 “This will be fine, everyone calm the nerd-rage” : SarahDope.com | Creative Services Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:42:39 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106085 [...] "The goal is not to rebrand Marvel as Disney but to shine a spotlight on the Marvel brand." Marvel is still staying Marvel. It isn’t going to suddenly be renamed as Disney’s [...]

[...] “The goal is not to rebrand Marvel as Disney but to shine a spotlight on the Marvel brand.” Marvel is still staying Marvel. It isn’t going to suddenly be renamed as Disney’s [...]

]]> By: Disney/Marvel Responses on the Business End » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106071 Disney/Marvel Responses on the Business End » Comics Worth Reading Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:19:05 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106071 [...] to the NY Times, Disney shareholders weren’t thrilled by yesterday’s announcement that the company would be acquiring [...]

[...] to the NY Times, Disney shareholders weren’t thrilled by yesterday’s announcement that the company would be acquiring [...]

]]> By: Thom http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106062 Thom Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:08:56 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106062 >TechSlice, since Disney owns Miramax, I would say no, although Marvel may have >to be more careful about its adult branding. Add to that they have produced 'R' fare in the past under other studio identities (such as Touchstone) and ABC is hardly a full on family affair with shows such as Lost and Desperate Housewives. I see nothing to suggest Marvel is going to be forced to be a family brand. Especially concerning Marvel's reason for purchasing them being related to picking up a young male market. >TechSlice, since Disney owns Miramax, I would say no, although Marvel may have >to be more careful about its adult branding.

Add to that they have produced ‘R’ fare in the past under other studio identities (such as Touchstone) and ABC is hardly a full on family affair with shows such as Lost and Desperate Housewives. I see nothing to suggest Marvel is going to be forced to be a family brand. Especially concerning Marvel’s reason for purchasing them being related to picking up a young male market.

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106054 Johanna Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:38:20 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106054 Based on their comments, the Boom deal will continue through its contract period, and then they'll see if they want to renegotiate. Howard the Duck and Pixar? Really? I like Howard when he's wise-cracking and sardonic, which I don't really associate with Pixar's heartwarming approach. Based on their comments, the Boom deal will continue through its contract period, and then they’ll see if they want to renegotiate.

Howard the Duck and Pixar? Really? I like Howard when he’s wise-cracking and sardonic, which I don’t really associate with Pixar’s heartwarming approach.

]]> By: Stan Hosmer http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106053 Stan Hosmer Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:21:54 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106053 what effect is this going to have on Boom! publishing Disney Comics? and forget about DC/Marvel crossovers, how about a Donald Duck and Howard the Duck Pixar movie! what effect is this going to have on Boom! publishing Disney Comics? and forget about DC/Marvel crossovers, how about a Donald Duck and Howard the Duck Pixar movie!

]]> By: Suzene http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106048 Suzene Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:00:17 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106048 "John Lassiter met with key Marvel executives recently to talk about the potential of combining Marvel with Pixar." ...I am salivating at the possibilities. “John Lassiter met with key Marvel executives recently to talk about the potential of combining Marvel with Pixar.”

…I am salivating at the possibilities.

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106043 Johanna Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:40:50 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106043 TechSlice, since Disney owns Miramax, I would say no, although Marvel may have to be more careful about its adult branding. TechSlice, since Disney owns Miramax, I would say no, although Marvel may have to be more careful about its adult branding.

]]> By: “The goal is not to rebrand Marvel as Disney but to shine a spotlight on the Marvel brand.” : SarahDope.com | Creative Services http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106042 “The goal is not to rebrand Marvel as Disney but to shine a spotlight on the Marvel brand.” : SarahDope.com | Creative Services Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:28:39 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106042 [...] To read the rest of the article, click here! [...]

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]]> By: Alan Coil http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106039 Alan Coil Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:55:23 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106039 In response to tone, DC has said there would be no crossovers a long as Quesada was with Marvel. Perhaps one too many references to AOL Comics? In response to tone, DC has said there would be no crossovers a long as Quesada was with Marvel. Perhaps one too many references to AOL Comics?

]]> By: John http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106037 John Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:22:41 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106037 Eventhough the union of these 2 giants - Disney and Marvel looks a bit off , the fact is that the 2 would merge is purely business at this stage. Marvel would definetly do better inside Disney than outside . i read <a href="http://www.davidorlev.com/Blog/2009/08/disney-to-buy-marvel-in-4-billion/" rel="nofollow">Here</a> that one of the factors was also grabbing the young male attention which is overall lacking at Disney (with shows such as Hanna Montana & the Jonas brothers. Eventhough the union of these 2 giants – Disney and Marvel looks a bit off , the fact is that the 2 would merge is purely business at this stage. Marvel would definetly do better inside Disney than outside . i read Here that one of the factors was also grabbing the young male attention which is overall lacking at Disney (with shows such as Hanna Montana & the Jonas brothers.

]]> By: TechSlice http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106036 TechSlice Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:18:58 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106036 Does this mean all Marvel productions will have to be family friendly? Does this mean all Marvel productions will have to be family friendly?

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106033 Johanna Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:29:14 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106033 Not necessarily. Roger Rabbit crossed over Disney and Warner cartoon characters. Admittedly, that was a very special event. The "buying people" line I took as corporate-speak for planning to keep the senior executives in place because they had faith in their decisions. Of course, everyone *says* that at the time. Not necessarily. Roger Rabbit crossed over Disney and Warner cartoon characters. Admittedly, that was a very special event.

The “buying people” line I took as corporate-speak for planning to keep the senior executives in place because they had faith in their decisions. Of course, everyone *says* that at the time.

]]> By: tone http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106032 tone Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:04:12 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106032 I guess we can kiss good-bye crossovers between DC and Marvel. I guess we can kiss good-bye crossovers between DC and Marvel.

]]> By: Opinion Prone :: Commentary News :: Spider-Man? In MY Kingdom Hearts? http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106031 Opinion Prone :: Commentary News :: Spider-Man? In MY Kingdom Hearts? Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:33:25 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106031 [...] I kid, but by now I’m sure you’ve all heard the breaking news: DISNEY BUYS MARVEL, and I’ve always wanted to use the “[Noun]? In my [Other [...]

[...] I kid, but by now I’m sure you’ve all heard the breaking news: DISNEY BUYS MARVEL, and I’ve always wanted to use the “[Noun]? In my [Other [...]

]]> By: majorjoe23 http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106029 majorjoe23 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:23:35 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106029 "They said they were not only buying properties but "buying people who know the brands, stories, characters very wel." So Disney is buying people, not properties? That's vaguely terrifying. “They said they were not only buying properties but “buying people who know the brands, stories, characters very wel.”

So Disney is buying people, not properties? That’s vaguely terrifying.

]]> By: ~chris http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106027 ~chris Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:44:41 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106027 "value" "leverage" "revenue synergies" "synergies over time will drive value creation" "vertical integration removes friction" BINGO! “value”
“leverage”
“revenue synergies”
“synergies over time will drive value creation”
“vertical integration removes friction”

BINGO!

]]> By: Disney Buys Marvel: What The–?! « Speed Force http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106021 Disney Buys Marvel: What The–?! « Speed Force Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:54:25 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106021 [...] Further analysis and discussion at Comics Worth Reading, The Beat, Robot 6 and Comics Should Be Good. And it looks like Bleeding Cool is barely holding up [...]

[...] Further analysis and discussion at Comics Worth Reading, The Beat, Robot 6 and Comics Should Be Good. And it looks like Bleeding Cool is barely holding up [...]

]]> By: DC Figures http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106019 DC Figures Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:31:45 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106019 This should make for some incredible MARVEL movies in the future! This should make for some incredible MARVEL movies in the future!

]]> By: Thad http://comicsworthreading.com/2009/08/31/disneymarvel-acquisition-webcast-notes/comment-page-1/#comment-106016 Thad Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:57:03 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/?p=8490#comment-106016 I'm hoping this makes a third season of Spectacular Spider-Man on Disney more likely. Nice to hear Lasseter's talking about Pixar doing some Marvel stuff -- they already made a far better Fantastic Four movie than either of the actual Fantastic Four movies. I’m hoping this makes a third season of Spectacular Spider-Man on Disney more likely.

Nice to hear Lasseter’s talking about Pixar doing some Marvel stuff — they already made a far better Fantastic Four movie than either of the actual Fantastic Four movies.

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