Movies: OFFICIAL : Disney has acquired Fox

[discostu]

No no no, not monopoly in comics. The comics themselves are barely even the rounding error of peanuts to Disney.

It's the larger movie business where anti-trust should be looking.

You're still talking about a complete non necessity good that Disney will control about 30-40% when you look at domestic box office.

That doesn't take into account that the entire media landscape has changed.

There will be consumer impact, as well as impact to theatre owners who will get squeezed as remaining players have more leverage, but, we're still talking about Hollywood movies here. There's more important industries where competitive imbalance should be a focus.

 

[Guardian17]

More signs that Disney’s acquisition talks with 21st Century Fox are picking up steam: Both companies have set teams of bankers on the case to work out the fine print.

Disney is working with a group that includes JP Morgan and Guggenheim Partners. Both entities have long relationships with Disney.
Fox has Goldman Sachs and Centerview Partners crunching its numbers.

Disney, Fox Huddle With Bankers as Deal Talks Progress

 

[Guardian17]

Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O) said on Monday it had abandoned its bid for most of the assets of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (FOXA.O), leaving Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) as the sole suitor in pursuit of the $40 billion-plus deal.

Comcast drops bid for Fox assets, leaving Disney in pole position

 

[Guardian17]

A Disney Deal for Fox Is Coming Within Days.

Walt Disney Co. may announce a deal as soon as this week to acquire a large piece of 21st Century Fox Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter, transferring legendary Hollywood properties to new owners.

Fox’s studio would give Disney the rights to popular characters such as the X-Men and the Simpsons.

A Disney Deal for Fox Is Coming Within Days

 

[Burnoutboi]

Dear American Netflix viewers: you’re screwed.

Your pal,

Disney.

 

[Guardian17]

Deal may be announced Thursday.

Fox, Disney on 'glide path' for Thursday deal announcement: Sources

 

[discostu]

Deal may be announced Thursday.

Fox, Disney on 'glide path' for Thursday deal announcement: Sources

Sounds like it's a done deal.

I would prefer more competition in this space, but, for anyone lamenting that things are going to move towards more and more kid friendly blockbusters, remember to support the movies you want to see more of in the theatre.

I like a good popcorn movie as the next person, and the theatre near me plays the big blockbusters almost exclusively, but when a smaller film that's been getting good buzz plays near me, I try to make a point to go when I can, as I want those options to be there more often.

 

[davemess]

From Media reports its sounding like Disney are going to be acquiring Fox's shares in Sky TV in the UK as well as part of that deal. Guessing that ends the planned Fox take over of Sky that's been on the cards for the last year almost.

 

[Power Man]

 

[SpookyTsuki]

Only good thing about this is marvel getting xmen imo

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

Hulu will now be a MAJOR competitor of Netflix. If there is any loser with that part in mind, it's cable companies. Another much better option.

 

[discostu]

It's amazing how this is a $50B deal that has massive implications on how media will be produced, consumed and distributed for decades, but the headlines almost all focus on the rights to a comic book franchise.

 

[SpookyTsuki]

It's amazing how this is a $50B deal that has massive implications on how media will be produced, consumed and distributed for decades, but the headlines almost all focus on the rights to a comic book franchise.

Still confused on how the sports rights will work now

 

[Very Stable Genius]

As predicted by the Simpsons:

 

[Guardian17]

 

[kook10]

This will put hundreds if not thousands of people out of work.

 

[Voight]

This is the basis for a massive and I mean massive streaming empire. Make some room Netflix/Amazon.

I really really hope they don't try and change anything creative with Fox's TV assets like Family Guy and The Simpsons.

 

[Warden of the North]

The reboot we all want. Get on it Disney.

Imagine a cameo in a Star Wars movie?

 

[Voight]

I remember seeing a tweet that Apple could buy all sports teams in North America with cash, and still have a good portion leftover.

 

[Guardian17]

Disney will produce R-Rated films.

We now have confirmation from the head of Disney himself, CEO Bob Iger, that Deadpool can remain R-rated at Disney. In fact, if Iger's comments are any indication, this acquisition and, more specifically, gaining Deadpool indicate a willingness by Disney to branch out into the R-rated film business.

Iger is completely behind embracing that mature nature of Deadpool and wants to allow the franchise to continue forward as initially planned. Deadpool and its sequels now have the support of Iger, and we can expect to see more R-rated content from our favorite Merc with a Mouth and one of our favorite comic book actors, Ryan Reynolds.

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/dead...other-r-rated-movies-being-considered-a156345

 

[les Habs]

Deadpool was great.

Deadpool was garbage.

 

[beowulf]

Deadpool was garbage.

And look who is here to complain about Deadpool!

Deadpool was amazing and the second one looks like it won't disappoint either. Not at all surprised that Disney will branch into the R rated movies, with this kind of a acquisition they really don't have much choice. Their shareholders want money and you need to have all levels of movie rating to make the most.

 

[Huggy43]

Deadpool was garbage.

Usually I don't say this about people's opinions but you are wrong. Also we get you didnt like it, no need to constantly tell us every time Deadpool is mentioned on HF

 

[Bubba Thudd]

We had a deadpool at work.
I missed winning by 2 days.
If only John could've held on another 43 hours...

 

[Voight]

Disney will produce R-Rated films.

We now have confirmation from the head of Disney himself, CEO Bob Iger, that Deadpool can remain R-rated at Disney. In fact, if Iger's comments are any indication, this acquisition and, more specifically, gaining Deadpool indicate a willingness by Disney to branch out into the R-rated film business.

Iger is completely behind embracing that mature nature of Deadpool and wants to allow the franchise to continue forward as initially planned. Deadpool and its sequels now have the support of Iger, and we can expect to see more R-rated content from our favorite Merc with a Mouth and one of our favorite comic book actors, Ryan Reynolds.

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Hopefully they will also leave The Simpsons and Family Guy alone. I.e. Family Guy used to make jokes about Fox and they didn't care.

Deadpool was garbage.

I find it was overrated but it certainly wasn't garbage.