Didn't I read somewhere that Freeform, Disney's more mature channel, was also going to broadcast The Simpsons?
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How Disney can get Marvel for WDW
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Didn't I read somewhere that Freeform, Disney's more mature channel, was also going to broadcast The Simpsons?
Cmdr_Crimson
Well-Known Member
Yep they are doing that too..
Freeform to Begin Airing ‘The Simpsons’ in Fall 2019
The off-network deal is set to start in September, just a couple of months before the series becomes available to stream on Disney Plus.
variety.com
I know,
I mentioned a source who says it is likely but not enough to be sure for him.
I expect them to announce this at a press conference
Announce what? That Disney's going to kill the Simpsons after Season 32?
A buyout of the contract during a press conference or something. At D23 people would expect proper theme park announcements. But Disney could use that to their advantage
Cmdr_Crimson
Well-Known Member
The Simpson have been renewed for 2 more seasons. That's going to be one huge contracts buyout - you have to consider writers, producers, voice talent, studio, etc. Disney isn't going to announce something as negative as that at D23.
This contract buyout is for Marvel theme park rights not Simpson’s.
It is cool that the show is getting two more seasons though.
I specifically asked about the Simpsons.
Disney isn't buying out Uni's right-to-use Marvel East of the Mississippi... Too much capital is invested right now in the purchase of Fox and starting their streaming service.
In about half a decade I bet Disney would.I specifically asked about the Simpsons.
Disney isn't buying out Uni's right-to-use Marvel East of the Mississippi... Too much capital is invested right now in the purchase of Fox and starting their streaming service.
First question:
Disney spent 71 BILLION dollars on buying a company which the only things they would have wanted is the Avatar movies and Marvel and that is it, that is a lot of money on a company that not much is wanted.
Second question:
Why would you think Disney bought Fox.
And still, Universal won’t be able to use all the characters they have as their is jot enough trims or space for it. So maybe trading one of the heroes like Iron Man for maybe Alien and Predator.
You keep referencing Iron Man. Why would they trade for that character when he ended in End Game? Yes there will be other iterations but the Tony Stark one is done. I dont see Disney trading for him. XMen yes. They are getting ready to reboot that so it would make more sense.
Disney bought Fox for its library and other assets (balance of Hulu)...for Disney's new streaming service. I watched the CNBC interview with Iger...he made that pretty clear. Furthermore, Murdoch wanted to get out of the entertainment side of Fox and focus on the news. That $71B purchase of Fox assets was a combination of cash and stock, as most big acquisitions are.
Universal ISN'T going to give up any of its Marvel stable for Alien or Predator. The CEO would be rightly fired by the BoD if he tried. And nothing prevents Uni from building another gate in Orlando....or somewhere else. Didn't they recently purchased another couple of hundred acres?
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
Disney isn’t going to announce that they are building Universal a brand new land at Islands of Adventure, along with all of the other stuff Universal may be announcing this week.
It’s already been a decade.
Disney owns XMen as part of the Fox acquisition.
Correct but Uni is currently using the characters. Were the Xmen not part of the same deal as the Avengers group?
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
This thread should be entitled “February 2nd”
There is zero reason...on either side...for them to consider breaking this agreeement.
So it won’t happen. Sometimes 1+1 = 2
There is zero reason...on either side...for them to consider breaking this agreeement.
So it won’t happen. Sometimes 1+1 = 2
The original contract with Marvel Studios? That's hard to answer unless we can see the Appendix that listed what Uni was getting at the time.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Very interesting...the press conference.
Also: universal is advertising Disney’s marvel properties and paying them for swag...
The arrangement is 100% mutually beneficial. Both would be fool to break it
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
Storm has a ride, so the X-Men are Universal’s.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
They have an X-men ride: storm force xcelerator
X-men is off limits to wdw...I don’t think I’ve ever seen this questioned before. There’s no need to