News Disney and Fox come to terms -- announcement soon; huge IP acquisition

[Otterhead]

I find it kinda weird that the official press release calls out Avatar, X-Men, Deadpool, and even Grand Budapest Hotel, but doesn't make any mention at all about finally acquiring rights to the original Star Wars trilogy. I'd think that would be a major coup they'd want to announce.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

I'm assuming the same rules apply to WDW as they did when they bought Marvel that we won't see any IP that exists at Universal Orlando in FL?

 

[Kman101]

This isn't a Disney vs. Uni thing for me but it just felt like the Fox deal was better suited for Comcast and what they already offer. But this is a win for Disney.

Not on here, but I'm already seeing confusion on the ABC/FOX network things. People, Fox Broadcasting Network is NOT part of this deal.

And I don't see anything changing with Marvel in Universal or The Simpsons. This deal is for a lot of things. Parks are likely furthest from their minds.

 

[Yellow Strap]

I find it kinda weird that the official press release calls out Avatar, X-Men, Deadpool, and even Grand Budapest Hotel, but doesn't make any mention at all about finally acquiring rights to the original Star Wars trilogy. I'd think that would be a major coup they'd want to announce.

That acquisition is more wonky and won't read well in a simple press release considering the average fan already thinks Disney owns all of Star Wars. Watch for Lucasfilm to issue something in regards to a re-release on BluRay or theatres eventually of the original cuts.

 

[mikenatcity1]

I wonder if the properties will stay at Universal, much like some of the Superheros now, and Disney get a cut of the tickets and merchandising? If so, this would be a huge win for Disney...of course, it's weird to think of all these as now Disney properties...

 

[Yellow Strap]

This isn't a Disney vs. Uni thing for me but it just felt like the Fox deal was better suited for Comcast and what they already offer. But this is a win for Disney.

Not on here, but I'm already seeing confusion on the ABC/FOX network things. People, Fox Broadcasting Network is NOT part of this deal.

And I don't see anything changing with Marvel in Universal or The Simpsons. This deal is for a lot of things. Parks are likely furthest from their minds.

From what was said...the Marvel rights were not transferable. So, if Comcast made the purchase, the Marvel rights would still revert back to Marvel Studios.

 

[Otterhead]

That acquisition is more wonky and won't read well in a simple press release considering the average fan already thinks Disney owns all of Star Wars. Watch for Lucasfilm to issue something in regards to a re-release on BluRay or theatres eventually of the original cuts.

That's an excellent point. With Disney already acting like they own Star Wars (which they sorta do), announcing that they now own all of Star Wars would be confusing. I'm eager for that exact Lucasfilm announcement

 

[KBLovedDisney]

Finally Anastasia will be a real Disney Princess!

And then hopefully they will come out with real jewelry from the movie. I have been looking for a good replica of her necklace for years, but I want real gold and jewels dagnabbit.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Who’d ‘ave thought it then.

At least Avland is an in-house IP now. And Iger will be around for another four years.

Avatar is owned by Lightstorm...is it not?

Just like fox never owned empire strikes back...just the distributor

 

[LAKid53]

Iger staying until 2021. So he can kickoff WDW's 50th. Who's surprised?

 

[Yellow Strap]

I wonder if the properties will stay at Universal, much like some of the Superheros now, and Disney get a cut of the tickets and merchandising? If so, this would be a huge win for Disney...of course, it's weird to think of all these as now Disney properties...

Disney already owned ALL the Marvel properties. Just not ALL the film distribution/production rights.

 

[JoeCamel]

Is Disney has the Simpsons and what about Universal Studios the Simpsons have to move to Disney?

No, nothing changes

 

[jt04]

Told you there was a new sheriff in town.

Making Hollywood great again.

 

[Yellow Strap]

Avatar is owned by Lightstorm...is it not?

Just like fox never owned empire strikes back...just the distributor

Correct. Disney cannot make AVATAR movies with Cameron, but Cameron cannot release AVATAR movies on his own.

 

[Yellow Strap]

Does anyone actually know the details on Uni's agreement for the Simpsons in the parks. Just curious.

 

[LAKid53]

That's an excellent point. With Disney already acting like they own Star Wars (which they sorta do), announcing that they now own all of Star Wars would be confusing. I'm eager for that exact Lucasfilm announcement

Disney owns LucasFilms. LucasFilms owns Episodes I-III, V-IX. Disney owns Fox Films. Fox owns Episode IV and distribution rights to Episodes I - VI. Disney now OWNS. IT. ALL.

 

[marni1971]

Avatar is owned by Lightstorm...is it not?

Just like fox never owned empire strikes back...just the distributor

I was under the impression it was a finite deal that’s long run out ?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I was under the impression it was a finite deal that’s long run out ?

I don't know...I'm asking?

Cameron would not have to have his movies financed by the studios...only he, Lucas and Spielberg in the form of dreamworks can do that...why wouldn't they?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Disney owns LucasFilms. LucasFilms owns Episodes I-III, V-IX. Disney owns Fox Films. Fox owns Episode IV and distribution rights to Episodes I - VI. Disney now OWNS. IT. ALL.

But in the digital/post home video era...it doesn't mean nearly as much as it once did...especially if they continue to mass produce bad, disjointed Star Wars movies

 

[Otterhead]

especially if they continue to mass produce bad, disjointed Star Wars movies

Happily, they haven't done that yet, and the new film is getting amazing reviews, so I'm optimistic.