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That headline again:

Disney. Buys. Marvel.


Tempting as it is to just follow that with "'Nuff said", I have to wonder....
  • How will this affect Marvel Sudios and their ambitious "Avengers Cycle" movie plans?
  • Will Disney cancel the Gemstone Comics license, and start releasing Disney titles using Marvel's production and banner?
  • Conversely, will that matter if both companies continue to ignore newstand and grocery store distribution in favor of the hard-core fandom's boutique market?
  • What does this mean for Kingdom Hearts and Capcom vs. Marvel?
  • Will there be an even more vigorous crackdown on Marvel fanfic and games with "Character Creators" that let you "duplicate Marvel intellectual property", like City of Heroes and Champions Online?
  • Will Howard return to his original character design? Will he turn out to hail from Duckburg? Will he lose his pants?

If this doesn't fall through, it'll bring a symmetry to the comics world: both major comics companies will be owned by massive global media juggernauts.

Strange days indeed.

Date: 2009-08-31 06:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] drakegrey.livejournal.com
Holy squawk. Dammit, I wish I was still at Disney.. This will be a major schwag opportunity.

That aside - have you tried Champions Online yet? My high school cronies have been on my case to but I dunno if I need another Internet obsession. :p

Date: 2009-08-31 06:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] athelind.livejournal.com
Nope. No interest, really.

I do Tabletop RP to have face time with friends and to create my own stories; MMORPGs don't allow either.

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