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Jedijax719
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Catch-22. Pull back on the major brands such as SW and MCU and you create more of a demand (maybe). But by doing so, there's less content on the streaming end which can possibly/likely hurt D+. Then they have to come up with brand new content for D+ to make up for any lack of SW, MCU, etc. that comes from pulling back. Meanwhile, D+ still injures box office results from Pixar and other brands due to the expectation that they will soon be on streaming.
Somehow, at some point soon, Disney needs to figure out a way to bolster BOTH streaming and theater while not oversaturating certain brands but having enough fresh material. Theaters are no longer a place for new IP's to flourish. And most, if not all, the "new" material on D+ is VERY kiddie. The two exceptions of course are SW and MCU which, of course, they say they want to pull back from. Round and round we go.
Somehow, at some point soon, Disney needs to figure out a way to bolster BOTH streaming and theater while not oversaturating certain brands but having enough fresh material. Theaters are no longer a place for new IP's to flourish. And most, if not all, the "new" material on D+ is VERY kiddie. The two exceptions of course are SW and MCU which, of course, they say they want to pull back from. Round and round we go.
TalkingHead
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Interview didn’t give much encouragement that the company has many answers, either. To be fair there may not be any good answers.
But Iger acting like the franchises have the same appeal in 2023 that they did in 2017 is not a good sign. Doubling down on what worked in the past may not be a solution here. He did imply that a movie might go from theater to VOD rental to D+, which makes more sense than theater straight to D+.
Did think the line of questioning about D+ that led to Iger jokingly ask if D+ was a bad idea was a glimpse behind the curtain. Obviously a thought that had crossed his mind or a sentiment that he had heard expressed by others.
Disney Analyst
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I think there’s some good sober thought in here, and some bold admissions (like Pixar having creative misses the few films before).
Actually, these brands DO still have the same appeal. There is nothing "wrong" or "broken" at Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm whatsoever. These are vibrant brands that still have the warm appeal of the vast majority of people. Cry all you want, but the butthurt fanboys are not right, never have been right, and never will be right, and haven't been right ever since the old days when they were Lucas bashers.
After all, the Pixar films weren't truly "creative misses", but only became so because of Chapek and Daniel moving them to Disney+.
It does seem heartening, however, that Iger seems to be coming around to the idea that kicking out John Lasseter, over allegations that were never proven, was a mistake, and that we might soon see him coming home to Pixar, where he belongs. Between that and making overtures to bring Johnny Depp back for doing Pirates right this time around, these are all very promising signs.
"SAG-AFTRA’s national board voted unanimously this morning to launch the guild’s first strike against the film and television industry since 1980. The strike is set to begin tonight one minute past midnight, with picketing at all the major studios."
Full article below.
deadline.com
Full article below.
SAG-AFTRA Officially Calls Strike As National Board Approves Guild’s First Walkout Against Film & TV Industry Since 1980
SAG-AFTRA's national board voted to launch the guild's first strike against the film and television industry since 1980. Picketing is set to begin on Friday.
deadline.com
"Walt Disney Co. is reviewing its schedule of film releases through the rest of the year and may delay some titles because striking actors won’t help promote the pictures, according to people familiar with the matter.
The discussions are at an early stage, but could impact films including Poor Things, Next Goal Wins, Wish and Magazine Dreams, which are all slated for release this year. Any changes will depend on the outcome of the review, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing internal matters.
Some films may be too far along in their marketing to change. Haunted Mansion is scheduled to hit theaters July 28. Last week, Disney released a trailer for The Marvels, a superhero film that’s likely to be the biggest picture still on the calendar, saying it’s scheduled for Nov. 10.
A spokesperson for Disney declined to comment."
Full article at the link below.
www.bloomberg.com
The discussions are at an early stage, but could impact films including Poor Things, Next Goal Wins, Wish and Magazine Dreams, which are all slated for release this year. Any changes will depend on the outcome of the review, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing internal matters.
Some films may be too far along in their marketing to change. Haunted Mansion is scheduled to hit theaters July 28. Last week, Disney released a trailer for The Marvels, a superhero film that’s likely to be the biggest picture still on the calendar, saying it’s scheduled for Nov. 10.
A spokesperson for Disney declined to comment."
Full article at the link below.
Disney Considers Delaying Some 2023 Movie Releases Over Strikes
Walt Disney Co. is reviewing its schedule of film releases through the rest of the year and may delay some titles because striking actors won’t help promote the pictures, according to people familiar with the matter.
www.bloomberg.com
"Lucasfilm is closing its Singapore visual effects and animation studio after nearly two decades, potentially leading to around 300 layoffs.
Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) VFX and animation studio opened in the nation in 2004 to work on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The team moved into the Sandcrawler Building, which also houses Disney’s offices for Southeast Asia, in 2013 and that building was acquired by the Blackstone Group eight years later.
A Disney spokesperson told local outlet CNA that ILM will be “consolidating its global footprint and winding down its Singapore studio due to economic factors affecting the industry.”
The move will impact around 300 staffers and Disney said ILM will “give employees as much notice as possible and offer opportunities to relocate to one of the company’s growing studios,” along with hosting a local job fair “with companies identified as having a need for talent with similar skill sets.” ILM is headquartered in San Francisco and also has studios in Vancouver, London, Sydney and Mumbai.
In a joint statement on Tuesday, Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said Lucasfilm and the relevant government agencies are helping affected employees to find roles in other companies.
“The technical and creative skillsets of these employees — who are trained across roles such as designers, tech engineers and tech support staff — continue to be in high demand, both within the broader media industry and also in other industries that are going digital,” they said."
deadline.com
Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) VFX and animation studio opened in the nation in 2004 to work on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The team moved into the Sandcrawler Building, which also houses Disney’s offices for Southeast Asia, in 2013 and that building was acquired by the Blackstone Group eight years later.
A Disney spokesperson told local outlet CNA that ILM will be “consolidating its global footprint and winding down its Singapore studio due to economic factors affecting the industry.”
The move will impact around 300 staffers and Disney said ILM will “give employees as much notice as possible and offer opportunities to relocate to one of the company’s growing studios,” along with hosting a local job fair “with companies identified as having a need for talent with similar skill sets.” ILM is headquartered in San Francisco and also has studios in Vancouver, London, Sydney and Mumbai.
In a joint statement on Tuesday, Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said Lucasfilm and the relevant government agencies are helping affected employees to find roles in other companies.
“The technical and creative skillsets of these employees — who are trained across roles such as designers, tech engineers and tech support staff — continue to be in high demand, both within the broader media industry and also in other industries that are going digital,” they said."
Lucasfilm Closing Singapore VFX & Animation Studio After Two Decades
Lucasfilm is closing its Singapore visual effects and animation studio after nearly two decades, potentially leading to around 300 layoffs. Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) VFX …
deadline.com
The Creator Director Hosting Live Sneak Peek in IMAX Theaters
The glimpses that fans have gotten at Gareth Edwards’ upcoming film The Creator have hinted at an ambitious and experimental narrative, the mysteries of which likely won’t be unveiled until the movie hits theaters. Ahead of that official release, however, Edwards will be hosting a sneak peek of...
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Disney Irish
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I'm looking forward to Creator, it looks very good.The Creator Director Hosting Live Sneak Peek in IMAX Theaters
The glimpses that fans have gotten at Gareth Edwards’ upcoming film The Creator have hinted at an ambitious and experimental narrative, the mysteries of which likely won’t be unveiled until the movie hits theaters. Ahead of that official release, however, Edwards will be hosting a sneak peek of...
And as I said before about it, given the current discussions about AI, its very timely.
"Visual effects (VFX) crews at Walt Disney Studios have taken a significant step to unionize after filing with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for an election to unionize.
A supermajority (over 80%) of the 18 in-house VFX crew members at Walt Disney Pictures signed authorization cards signaling their desire to unionize.
The historical move is the second time in history that VFX professionals have joined together to demand the same protections and rights as their colleagues. Earlier this month, Visual Effects (VFX) crews at Marvel Studios voted to unionize beginning Aug. 21. Ballots are due on Sept. 11, and the vote count will take place on Sept. 12."
Full article below.
variety.com
A supermajority (over 80%) of the 18 in-house VFX crew members at Walt Disney Pictures signed authorization cards signaling their desire to unionize.
The historical move is the second time in history that VFX professionals have joined together to demand the same protections and rights as their colleagues. Earlier this month, Visual Effects (VFX) crews at Marvel Studios voted to unionize beginning Aug. 21. Ballots are due on Sept. 11, and the vote count will take place on Sept. 12."
Full article below.
Walt Disney Pictures VFX Workers Move to Unionize
Visual effects crews at Walt Disney Studios have taken a significant step to unionize after filing with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for an election to unionize. A supermajority (over …
variety.com
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, the film will hit theaters across the U.S. and in Canada on October 20.
The El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood will also show the film in 4D and host anniversary screenings featuring specialty concessions, souvenirs and more.
To commemorate the re-release, new artwork inspired by the film was created by Shepard Fairey’s Studio Number One
The El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood will also show the film in 4D and host anniversary screenings featuring specialty concessions, souvenirs and more.
To commemorate the re-release, new artwork inspired by the film was created by Shepard Fairey’s Studio Number One
Disney Celebrates 30th Anniversary of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”
Today, Disney (NYSE: DIS) announced a scare-ific cross-company celebration honoring the 30th anniversary of the release of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare
www.businesswire.com
Disney is releasing the "Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection", featuring 100 curated animated movies on Blu-ray from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar.
The box set will be released on November 14, 2023. Pre-orders will be available beginning September 18, 2023 on Walmart.com. The price is set at $1,500.
TheWrap has the full list of titles included in the set at the link below.
www.thewrap.com
The box set will be released on November 14, 2023. Pre-orders will be available beginning September 18, 2023 on Walmart.com. The price is set at $1,500.
TheWrap has the full list of titles included in the set at the link below.
Disney Releasing Genuinely Insane Blu-ray Box Set Featuring 100 Animated Films This Fall
Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection, a massive, 100-disc box set celebrating 100 years of Disney animation, arrives this fall.
www.thewrap.com
Sharon&Susan
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Chad move by Disney to make the Blu-ray edition of Pooh's Heffalump Movie the only exclusive to this set.
WaltsTreasureChest
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A THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED? WHAT ARE THEY, INSANE?
Do you know what 1,500 divided by 100 is?
LSLS
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I'm sure someone will do it, but I'd be very curious of the cost if you bought them separate. Just based on a handful of totals, I'd bet most of those are in the $5 bin, so that means a lot of those movies better be in the $30 range to make that average.
Jedijax719
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10 years worth of Disney plus in 4k and these aren't even in 4k that I know of
Sharon&Susan
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For comparison, WB released a 4 volume 25 movie set also on Blu-ray a few months ago for an MSRP of $150 each. If you bought all four, it'd be $600 for 100 movies or $6 per movie.
I guess it's those crystal Mickey ears must be driving up the price for Disney...
I guess it's those crystal Mickey ears must be driving up the price for Disney...