Fox had already shown that releasing a R version first and a PG13 later in the US can increase profits. Plus China, Saudi Arabia and some other countries will not take R rated movies making a PG version a requirement for movies today. China will be the number 1 movie market and extremely important to Disney as a source of funds for Chinese themepark capital investments.
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News Disney and Fox come to terms -- announcement soon; huge IP acquisition
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jt04
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That whole Miramax experiment thing didn't work out so well for Disney. And they will want to distribute in places like China. So, I expect there will be fewer examples of adult content than Fox would normally have produced going forward. But just a guess.
networkpro
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So can this thread finally come to a close just like the acquisition ?
The problem with Miramax was timing. Today, we are in a streaming environment and to keep Hulu going at number 2 or maybe get close to Netflix they need adult content.
Disney's movies and shows alone are not enough to fill up Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN plus. Fox, Fox Searchlight and Fox 2000 all will have a large role to play. Even Blue Sky will likely appear on Disney Plus and Hulu.
CaptainAmerica
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You're mixing things that ought not be mixed.
Disney+ is Disney, Pixar, Marvel (Studios), LucasFilm, and National Geographic, full stop. Everything else (including Deadpool) goes to Hulu. Nothing on Disney+ will be R-rated.
eddie104
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CaptainAmerica
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Yes.
"If a consumer wants all three, ultimately, we see an opportunity to package them from a pricing perspective. But it could be that a consumer just wants sports or just wants family or just wants the Hulu offering, and we want to be able to offer that kind of flexibility to consumers."
jt04
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I just think Disney will tread lightly so as not to damage its reputation as a provider of family friendly content. Miramax did more damage to the brand than they acknowledge. Iger has done a lot to restore the Disney image and doubt they will risk that. But we'll see.
Twilight_Roxas
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What about Blue Sky Studios they could add stuff on Disney+.
CaptainAmerica
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"Our Disney-branded service, which we're officially calling Disney+, will be in the U.S. market late next year, offering a rich array of original Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic content, along with unprecedented access to our incredible library of film and television content, including all of our new theatrical releases starting with the 2019 slate."
Indy_UK
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Personally, I think they're content will be exclusive to these streaming services, I'd be surprised if they release theatrical stuff again
Phicinfan
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Okay, have to say I NEVER expected to see the words Deadpool and Disney right next to each other in reality. Bwahahahahaha
CaptainAmerica
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What people need to understand is that all of the Fox content had existing distribution deals in place that Disney can't just switch off on a whim. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is airing on Nickelodeon currently, for example. Disney can't just pull those rights back from Viacom and start loading up their own streaming service with that content. It's why the MCU films prior to Captain Marvel will take some time to make their way to Disney+. They need to unwind existing deals with Netflix, Turner, etc. before they get those rights back.
Phicinfan
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You may be right, but I DO think they will be tied to MCU in some format, and I do think Feige will have input on the direction it goes. I don't see them keeping it totally out of MCU planning, as it is way too popular. Just my $0.02
CaptainAmerica
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It's popular without the MCU already and it the MCU doesn't need it. My guess is that it stays outside but Deadpool makes jokes within the movie that reference the MCU, just like he does in the comics.
It's not worth the risk. Loads of parents don't pay attention to this kind of thing and it could seriously torpedo the MCU when Little Johnny tells his mom that "Deadpool is the next one in the series after Spider-Man" and all of a sudden kids everywhere are watching Ryan Reynolds in graphic violent/sexual scenes.
You can always start a new thread, What will Disney buy next?"
I know Disney Plus with be PG13 and below. That does not mean there will not be G and PG on Hulu. Hulu will have every rating but not the shows on Disney Plus.
I will be subscribing to Hulu with live TV, Disney Plus and if they give a really good deal will add ESPN Plus.
CaptainAmerica
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Understood, but ESPN also has Sunday Night, Monday Night, and Wednesday Night Baseball, featuring teams from across MLB.