BLACK PANTHER huge hit!

danlb_2000

danlb_2000

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smile said:
first - why does it say evilchameleon? - did you edit that? if so, why? if not, ???

second, yes - marvel wasn't the first choice, but marvel themselves needed it badly
... and the dc/six flags relationship was there too

... then marvel just so happened to explode in the subsequent years...

if i'm not mistaken, character usage is ok at dlr, but still no 'marvel' however
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The only thing they can't do in DLR is used the name "Marvel".
 
Frank the Tank

Frank the Tank

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marni1971 said:
It’s beneficial to Comcast. Why would they change it?
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Agreed. There is absolutely zero economic and/or promotional incentive for Comcast to *ever* alter the existing contract. Zero. Zip. Nada. Universal gets to block its direct competitor from being able to create attractions in Orlando based on arguably the most valuable potential theme park IP anywhere (sans the very limited of handful of exceptions like Guardians of the Galaxy). That alone is worth more to Comcast than whatever Disney could possibly attempt to pay it regardless of how many Marvel rides are actually put into Universal Orlando. There's simply no reasonable basis for Comcast to ever give up those rights in the real world. If Comcast had purchased Lucasfilm instead of Disney but Disney had signed a similar perpetual theme park rights agreement to cover Star Wars characters, everyone would know full well that Comcast wouldn't be able to pry such rights from Disney's cold dead hands no matter how much money was offered. I'm not sure why anyone could ever expect Comcast to act any differently than they are now.

Frankly, Comcast is the last company to ever throw Disney a bone based on the "goodness of their hearts" (which is basically the only reason why Comcast would be insane enough to change a complete sweetheart deal). They aren't only competitors in the theme park space, but also direct competitors in Hollywood overall (see Comcast attempting to usurp Disney on the Fox deal) and on opposite sides of the negotiating table on their biggest revenue generators (cable systems for Comcast versus cable channel subscriber fees for Disney). These companies aren't doing any favors for each other whatsoever.
 
Sped2424

Sped2424

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Dutch Inn '76 said:
I'm sure I'll enjoy the film, as I expect it to be political. I'm ready for it going in. I did NOT enjoy Happy Feet or that preachy Zootopia because they blindsided me with leftist propaganda. Most annoying...
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I didn't know a film about penguins being nice and singing/dancing to each other and Animals learning to not judge each other based on their appearances and species was "leftist" propaganda.
 
HauntedPirate

HauntedPirate

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Don't forget - Comcast has stated publicly that, due to the new tax laws, they intent to spend a not-insignificant amount of money on their theme parks. How much of that spending will end up in Orlando is obviously unknown at this time, as well as if that includes things already going on, like the new HP ride taking over the former Dueling Dragons/Dragon's Challenge area, but it seems as though they have big plans for the USO.
 
GiveMeTheMusic

GiveMeTheMusic

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danlb_2000 said:
http://www.daveandchad.com/disneys-zootopia-social-justice-brainwashing-for-children/
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Stuff like this blows my mind. Beyond the obvious incredible thickness of the author and inanity of his "analysis", the consistently spread idea that "Hollywood" (which is not an entity) is the "propaganda arm" of the "establishment" (also not an entity) that runs through a lot of right-wing thought is hilarious. There is no vast conspiracy to control the media and brainwash people into going leftward. I know countless producers, writers, directors, actors - there's no illuminati group pulling the strings.

There's actually a huge variance of philosophical thought in Hollywood professionals, but overall, they do tend to the left. There's actually a good reason for that.

Most writers/actors/directors are transplants, who move to LA from other places to pursue their movie dreams. They want to tell stories.

Storytelling, by its very nature, requires empathy. Increased empathy often leads people toward progressive political ideals.

It's that simple. No conspiracies required.
 
danlb_2000

danlb_2000

Premium Member
GiveMeTheMusic said:
Stuff like this blows my mind. Beyond the obvious incredible thickness of the author and inanity of his "analysis", the consistently spread idea that "Hollywood" (which is not an entity) is the "propaganda arm" of the "establishment" (also not an entity) that runs through a lot of right-wing thought is hilarious. There is no vast conspiracy to control the media and brainwash people into going leftward. I know countless producers, writers, directors, actors - there's no illuminati group pulling the strings.

There's actually a huge variance of philosophical thought in Hollywood professionals, but overall, they do tend to the left. There's actually a good reason for that.

Most writers/actors/directors are transplants, who move to LA from other places to pursue their movie dreams. They want to tell stories.

Storytelling, by its very nature, requires empathy. Increased empathy often leads people toward progressive political ideals.

It's that simple. No conspiracies required.
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This is proof you are part of the conspiracy. ;)
 
jt04

jt04

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peter11435 said:
Well... zootopia is about not unfairly judging others just because they don’t look like you. Right or left I don’t see how any one could legitimatly have a problem with that concept.
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Nobody should of course. My concern is when conformity crosses the line over to belief and accepted opinion becomes so narrow that fascism rises in the land. There are people actively trying to turn the world into one dominated by group think and controlled by thought police. That is dangerous.

But, this isn't really the thread for the discussion of politics.
 
jt04

jt04

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GiveMeTheMusic said:
Stuff like this blows my mind. Beyond the obvious incredible thickness of the author and inanity of his "analysis", the consistently spread idea that "Hollywood" (which is not an entity) is the "propaganda arm" of the "establishment" (also not an entity) that runs through a lot of right-wing thought is hilarious. There is no vast conspiracy to control the media and brainwash people into going leftward. I know countless producers, writers, directors, actors - there's no illuminati group pulling the strings.

There's actually a huge variance of philosophical thought in Hollywood professionals, but overall, they do tend to the left. There's actually a good reason for that.

Most writers/actors/directors are transplants, who move to LA from other places to pursue their movie dreams. They want to tell stories.

Storytelling, by its very nature, requires empathy. Increased empathy often leads people toward progressive political ideals.

It's that simple. No conspiracies required.
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Many established actors tell a very different tale. I think one is Tim Allen.
 

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