Disney buys Marvel for 4 billion – My Thoughts
So this has been quite an interesting start to the week, wouldn’t you say so? In case folks are still coming out of weekend hibernation, Disney is finalizing their acquisition of Marvel Entertainment for a whopping 4 billion dollars. Two articles I found that go into more detail are here from IGN and here from iFanboy.
This is obviously now the biggest story to hit us comic nerds in quite some time, especially when you consider the attention DC’s been getting lately with the Blackest Night books and Batman 3 movie rumors. I’ve been following all sorts of Twitter accounts today and measuring their reactions to the news and for the most part, the future of Marvel’s work is uncertain and yet very promising. I can agree with that assessment because Disney has been smart in keeping their acquisitions in the state they were beforehand. Take Pixar for example – they were acquired in 2006 and it’s safe to say Pixar is still scoring hits each summer and with the same witty creativity too.
Here’s an excerpt from The Feed, G4′s news department, as to what I’m talking about (full article here):
“In 2006, Disney purchased Pixar animation. There was fear at the time that Pixar movies would henceforth feature pop-culture-wiseguy sidekicks in the vein of Disney animation movies, and that Pixar films would creep toward the Disney formula and eventually all be stories of self-empowered princesses. But if you look at what Pixar has produced since then (Wall-E, Up), that’s almost the opposite of what’s happened. If anything, Pixar has been allowed to be more creative, adult and less “Disney” over the years.
Disney has a long history of buying “edgier” companies that dates back to the early 90s, when it bought Miramax, leading to fears among fanboys and film-geeks that Miramax’s cutting-edge content would be censored and watered down. It didn’t happen, and I don’t think it’s going to happen here.”
Mike and I are hoping to find some time tonight to do an impromptu podcast on the news. Keep checking the site and the CBF Twitter feed as we hear more info throughout the week.
Ryan Reynolds is Green Lantern
With Blackest Night only two days away from making its presence known and a Green Lantern animated movie coming to DVD on the 28th, it’s needless to say that DC is really pushing Green Lantern mythology to be the next big cash cow.
That said, IGN Comics has now confirmed who will take on the live screen version of GL. Check out the article here. Interesting choice, though I as well am curious how this will affect his time spent on the Deadpool spin-off movie he’s planning to work on as well. I’m all for it as long as the source material is adhered to.
Strange Loses Title, Gains Mini Series
I was a huge Doctor Strange fan so I’m really looking forward to this mini series. Sould be a great time to catch up with the former good Doctor.
IGN has the post on A New Mission for Stephen Strange
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Captain America: Reborn
Surprise, surprise, surprise….
Honestly, everybody knew this was coming a mile away. Just surprised that it would so soon especially since I don’t believe Bucky has established himself too well as the new Cap yet.
I just wonder how they’ll bring him back. A black vortex in the time stream continuum perhaps?
Thanks to IGN Comics for the scoop.
First Pic of Rourke in Iron Man 2
So that’s what the Ram has been doing post-retirement.
Rourke is scheduled to play the Iron Man villian Whiplash in the upcoming sequel. Looks like he’s keeping in good shape.
Thanks to IGN Comics for the pic.
Marvel’s Plan for Avengers
Looks like Marvel is ready to come out swinging. I’m curious how Thor will look, considering they’re presumably focusing most of his story in Asgard. Beyond that, I’m all for this plan.
Thanks to IGN Movies for the pic.
Top 100 Comic Book Villains
I don’t know about you, but I like lists. Makes for good lunch debates.
IGN recently completed its list of top 100 comic book villains for all to excite over and bash. Feel free to comment about it here. I think it’s a fair list, though I wonder why Howard the Duck is not on it. Wait, he’s a hero? I though the beak made him look menacing.