21st Century Fox has been holding talks to sell most of the company to Disney

[Autbot_Benz]

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/06/21st-century-fox-has-been-holding-talks-to-sell-most-of-company-to-disney-sources.html

21st Century Fox has been holding talks to sell most of the company to Walt Disney Co., leaving behind a media company tightly focused on news and sports, according to people familiar with the situation.

The talks have taken place over the last few weeks and there is no certainty they will lead to a deal. The two sides are not currently talking at this very moment, but given the on again, off again nature of the talks, they could be revisited.

For Fox, the willingness to engage in sale talks with Disney stems from a growing belief among its senior management that scale in media is of immediate importance and that there is not a path to gain that scale in entertainment through acquisition. The company is said to believe that a more tightly focused group of properties around news and sports could compete more effectively in the current marketplace.

The media landscape has changed considerably in recent years with giants such as Facebook, Google (Alphabet), Amazon and Netflix changing the way people consume media and dominating the digital distribution of digital video content. Being able to compete in that changing landscape, many people believe, requires scale that a Disney has, but 21st Century Fox does not.

For Disney, the opportunity to take control of another movie studio and significant TV production assets as it readies a direct-to-consumer entertainment streaming offering is attractive as is Fox's significant exposure to international markets, such as the U.K., Germany and Italy — both through its networks and 39 percent ownership of Sky. Disney recently announced it will pull all of its movies from the Netflix platform and will establish two direct-to-consumer offerings: one for sports and one including its key franchises such as "Star Wars" and Marvel.

Disney would not purchase all of Fox, according to people with knowledge of the talks.
Bob Iger (L), CEO of Walt Disney Co. and Rupert Murdoch, Chairman and CEO of News Corp.
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The company could not own two broadcast networks and would therefore not buy the Fox broadcast network. It would not buy Fox's sports programming assets in the belief that combining them with ESPN could be seen as anti-competitive from an antitrust standpoint and it would not buy the Fox News or Business channel. Disney would also not purchase Fox's local broadcasting affiliates, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

In addition to the movie studio, TV production and international assets such as Star and Sky, Disney would also add entertainment networks such as FX and National Geographic.

The contemplated structure of the deal or the price that has been discussed could not be learned. Given it would involve the sale of many, but not all of Fox's properties, it's unclear how Fox would mitigate potential tax consequences of a deal.

Officials at Disney and Fox declined to comment.

[CyberCubed]

Well that's a nice way to get the X-men back in-house again.

[Autbot_Benz]

Well that's a nice way to get the X-men back in-house again.

X-men Fantastic Four Galactius Silver Surfer Deadpool etc

[oldmanwinters]

Quite a shocker!

I don't think Disney should do it. It would basically just duplicate their existing assets and potentially bloat the company's movie studio.

But maybe they can at least bring back the iconic 20th Century Fox logo before the Star Wars movies!

[sdp]

I can hear Marvel geeks rejoicing that don't know the market implications this will cause, not to mention less content all around. Horrible and it seems to be like it may happen.

[Andrew NDB]

Well that's a nice way to get the X-men back in-house again.

That was the first thing to pop into my mind.

Not-so-quietly end the Singer-verse and freeze all plans for X-Force and the like. Make Deadpool 3 with him suddenly in the real MCU and treat it like it's no big deal. Introduce and integrate the X-Men into everything.

That would be wild.

[plastroncafe]

All shall love the Mouse, and despair.

[myconius]

Well that's a nice way to get the X-men back in-house again.

X-men Fantastic Four Galactius Silver Surfer Deadpool etc

this is a good thing for the X-men movie

i'm not so sure it'd be all that good for Deadpool though.

kiss your R-rating goodbye.

[ZariusTwo]

TF4_4g1B2Ug

[Autbot_Benz]

I just want a good Fantastic Four Movie is that so much to ask. Please Disney/Marvel your my only hope

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

this is a good thing for the X-men movie

i'm not so sure it'd be all that good for Deadpool though.

kiss your R-rating goodbye.

This.

Deadpool ain't getting rolled up into the MCU. Wolverine, Cyclops, Rogue, Xavier, Magneto, Polaris... sure. The Merc with an R-Rated Mouth? Please.

[DestronMirage22]

Looks like our Disney overlords are growing even more powerful.

But hey, this could be good if they reacquire the X-Men and FF movie rights.

[Vicky82]

So is this just a movie deal or is it TV shows too, because if it's TV shows as well does that mean The Simpsons are going to Disney. :lol:

[NinjaPug]

This is a very different type of acquisition than what Disney has done in the past. Looks like this article was circulated to get talks between the two parties back on track. I wonder which side slipped the details to the press.

[CyberCubed]

So is this just a movie deal or is it TV shows too, because if it's TV shows as well does that mean The Simpsons are going to Disney. :lol:

Simpsons will probably end at Season 30....hopefully anyway. :lol:

[ZariusTwo]

Simpsons will probably end at Season 30....hopefully anyway. :lol:

Disney's Brand Spanking New Simpsons

[Autbot_Benz]

Looks like the deal has stalled ?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-06/disney-looked-at-buying-most-of-fox-talks-now-dead-cnbc-says

[ZariusTwo]

Looks like the deal has stalled ?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-06/disney-looked-at-buying-most-of-fox-talks-now-dead-cnbc-says

CNBC indicated the negotiations were on/off. This doesn't solidify anything.

[NinjaPug]

This news was put out there to get talks going again or to get other potential buyers involved.

[myconius]

Looks like the deal has stalled ?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-06/disney-looked-at-buying-most-of-fox-talks-now-dead-cnbc-says

maybe this will give Fox enough time to squeeze out Deadpool 3.

that's the only property in all of this i really care about.

[Autbot_Benz]

Guess getting a MARVEL's Fantastic Four will only be a dream right now

[Andrew NDB]

Deadpool ain't getting rolled up into the MCU. Wolverine, Cyclops, Rogue, Xavier, Magneto, Polaris... sure. The Merc with an R-Rated Mouth? Please.

"Not out of the question."

http://collider.com/r-rated-marvel-movies-kevin-feige-venom-mcu/#sony

[plastroncafe]

Curious how much closer this move would bring Disney towards monopoly status.

[ProphetofGanja]

I'm open to this I guess

It could provide the perfect opportunity for the Fantastic Four and X-men to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which may be set to experience a "reboot" of sorts after Avengers 3/4 if Thanos or somebody resets reality with the Infinity Gauntlet

[myconius]

i'll believe it when i see it.

and by see it i mean, sit through the movie (if it happens) and judge if it's actually good.

[Andrew NDB]

Curious how much closer this move would bring Disney towards monopoly status.

Dangerously close. But not at, like, the same level as if there was rumblings about Disney buying WB.

[Vicky82]

If Disney do buy Fox then it's another prediction by the Simpsons they got right.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DN-Ft7rV4AAh_9B.jpg

[TigerClaw]

This.

Deadpool ain't getting rolled up into the MCU. Wolverine, Cyclops, Rogue, Xavier, Magneto, Polaris... sure. The Merc with an R-Rated Mouth? Please.
What if they can make Deadpool movies on Netflix? it can still keep the R rating.

[Andrew NDB]

Fox stock prices soaring with news of these sale talks:

http://money.cnn.com/2017/11/06/media/21st-century-fox-disney-stock-sale-report/index.html

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

What if they can make Deadpool movies on Netflix? it can still keep the R rating.

Possible.

But even with their Netflix offerings, Marvel has been keeping things "clean." No nudity, no f-bombs... Deadpool is still just too much for them.

[TigerClaw]

Possible.

But even with their Netflix offerings, Marvel has been keeping things "clean." No nudity, no f-bombs... Deadpool is still just too much for them.
Well if Disney owns 20th Century Fox, they can still make R rated Deadpool movies, its not like Disney can tell Fox what movies they can and can't make.

Kind of like how Marvel let Disney make its Big Hero 6 animated movie, which doesn't tie into the MCU.

[Andrew NDB]

Well if Disney owns 20th Century Fox, they can still make R rated Deadpool movies, its not like Disney can tell Fox what movies they can and can't make.

Kind of like how Marvel let Disney make its Big Hero 6 animated movie, which doesn't tie into the MCU.

https://i.imgflip.com/8w8hl.jpg

[ProphetofGanja]

Possible.

But even with their Netflix offerings, Marvel has been keeping things "clean." No nudity, no f-bombs... Deadpool is still just too much for them.

If Disney is serious about buying-out Fox, they could make Deadpool work in the MCU. It would actually be pretty funny if Deadpool still tried to drop f-bombs but they were bleeped :lol: Deadpool can break the 4th wall and crack jokes about it

[TigerClaw]

If this happens, this will be great for Phase 4 of the MCU.

[ProphetofGanja]

If this happens, this will be great for Phase 4 of the MCU.

Oh yes. Honestly I wouldn't even really care if they let the X-men exist in their own separate universe, as long as the Fantastic Four and their associated baddies got to be incorporated into the MCU proper.

Dr. Doom would be the perfect villain to move on to after Thanos, showing everyone that you don't have to be a Mad Titan from Space to do awful things, you can just be a crazy dude who's been in a bad accident :lol:

[TigerClaw]

Just look at how crazy this is, if Disney owns 20th Century Fox, they would literally own franchises like Alien, Predator, Planet of the Apes, Kingsman, and many of franchises that they own.

[AquaParade]

I love Marvel films and I love Fox Marvel films. I'm not sure I want them to come together anymore. I've learned to appreciate the competition, the quantity of films, and the varied tones that comes with having multiple studios owning these characters.

That said, if Marvel announces they are making an X-Men movie, it would probably be my most anticipated film. Like I said, I love what Fox has done with Deadpool and Logan, but the color and vibrancy that Marvel could bring to the X-Men world would drive me wild.

I'm happy with whatever the outcome is.

[Andrew NDB]

Oh yes. Honestly I wouldn't even really care if they let the X-men exist in their own separate universe, as long as the Fantastic Four and their associated baddies got to be incorporated into the MCU proper.

Dr. Doom would be the perfect villain to move on to after Thanos, showing everyone that you don't have to be a Mad Titan from Space to do awful things, you can just be a crazy dude who's been in a bad accident :lol:

Dr. Doom for Phase 4... Galactus for Phase 5!

[dl316bh]

Curious how much closer this move would bring Disney towards monopoly status.
Way too terrifyingly close. I really hope it falls the hell through. I abhor Fox in all of its forms, but Disney's no better and the last thing we need is for them to have even more power.

[Shark_Blade]

I'm fine if they take over. Marvel and Star Wars are doing well under them.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

R-rated Marvel movies would not be out of the question under Disney. They DO have studios that make r-rated films under their umbrella already so it's not impossible for Deadpool to keep his rating in the MCU. It would actually be pretty frigging hilarious for him to keep dropping F bombs or engaging in mayhem and mutilation while Cap or Spidey is shocked by his language and penchant for violence. Quite frankly, he's more fun when he can play off of the more "prudish" heroes.

[Andrew NDB]

R-rated Marvel movies would not be out of the question under Disney.

Again,

"Not out of the question."

http://collider.com/r-rated-marvel-movies-kevin-feige-venom-mcu/#sony

[NinjaPug]

What if they can make Deadpool movies on Netflix? it can still keep the R rating.

Disney isn't buying Fox to put content on Netflix. This play for content (which is what the Fox purchase would be) is for their streaming service to compete with Netflix.

Well if Disney owns 20th Century Fox, they can still make R rated Deadpool movies, its not like Disney can tell Fox what movies they can and can't make.

Kind of like how Marvel let Disney make its Big Hero 6 animated movie, which doesn't tie into the MCU.

What? If Disney owns Fox they can't tell Fox what to do?

[TigerClaw]

Disney isn't buying Fox to put content on Netflix. This play for content (which is what the Fox purchase would be) is for their streaming service to compete with Netflix.



What? If Disney owns Fox they can't tell Fox what to do?
Disney lets Marvel Studios do there thing, Disney lets Lucasfilm do there thing, so what I can see happening, is 20th Century Fox will continue what they are doing with their movies.

[ranger_scout]

I doubt it would happen, but imagine what it would be like if Deadpool appeared at Disney Parks. It certainly wouldn't be the happiest kid-friendly place on Earth.

[plastroncafe]

Sure it would, he's great with kids!

[sdp]

You guys don't realize that this would be awful? The fanservice of finally having X-Men in the MCU is not worth it.

And it doesn't matter, it's not happening. CNBC did a lousy job with the original story but we now know those talks didn't go through which is great. I was worried because these things only leak out after they're a done deal or it's not happening anymore, CNBC reported as if it could happen but it's pretty much not going to happen now.

[Wildcat]

I don’t see why it would be awful for Disney to own a lot of properties or franchises. They do a good job running thier stuff.

I’m most curious what would happen to the Simpsons and Family Guy. There’s no way FG could be under any form of Disney...right? I don’t think Seth Macfarlane would allow it. I wonder if Fox would keep thier cartoons since they’ve been so successful for them.

Even if the Simpsons ends at 30 it’s bound to continue with movies, holiday specials or some reboot later on. A Disney Simpsons would very interesting.

[ProphetofGanja]

I don’t see why it would be awful for Disney to own a lot of properties or franchises. They do a good job running thier stuff.

I’m most curious what would happen to the Simpsons and Family Guy. There’s no way FG could be under any form of Disney...right? I don’t think Seth Macfarlane would allow it. I wonder if Fox would keep thier cartoons since they’ve been so successful for them.

Even if the Simpsons ends at 30 it’s bound to continue with movies, holiday specials or some reboot later on. A Disney Simpsons would very interesting.

Anti-monopoly laws would prevent Disney from being able to own two broadcast channels at the same time, and since they already own ABC they would not be able to purchase the Fox channel and its shows, only the movie production arm of Fox. At least if I understood the article correctly.

[sdp]

Disney owns many brands outside the kid friendly stuff that you know, they just don't release movie names under those other company names even if it's owned by Disney. Think ESPN, do you think of Disney when you hear that? Because it's owned by disney, they just don't brand it as such. Fox would've been like |Touchstone Pictures for example so Family Guy, The Simpsons would've all done just fine.

Monopolies stifle innovation, that's why you don't want Disney owning everything, this is a proven economics theory.

[Sumac]

Oi, can we have an another good X-Men movie (aside from 1st class)?

[Wildcat]

I know ABC, ESPN and others stuff is owned by Disney. I just wasn’t clear on the article.

I guess it lowers competitiveness for some stuff if they’re under the same company but if those things continue to thrive and are good quality I don’t mind that.

There will always be other companies/competitors doing thier own thing.

[Andrew NDB]

Oi, can we have an another good X-Men movie (aside from 1st class)?

That was the only one.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Say Disney buy fox very soon, do you think they will cancel the up coming X-men film? I should think they would want to totally recast/ and reboot the series.

[Andrew NDB]

Say Disney buy fox very soon, do you think they will cancel the up coming X-men film?

Way, way too late to do that.

Unfortunately.

[TigerClaw]

You guys don't realize that this would be awful? The fanservice of finally having X-Men in the MCU is not worth it.

And it doesn't matter, it's not happening. CNBC did a lousy job with the original story but we now know those talks didn't go through which is great. I was worried because these things only leak out after they're a done deal or it's not happening anymore, CNBC reported as if it could happen but it's pretty much not going to happen now.
I think bringing X-Men, Fantastic Four and Deadpool to the MCU would be totally worth it, it would make the MCU 10x bigger.

There are characters from the X-Men who are full fledge members of the Avengers, Beast being one of them, he prefers being an Avenger then an X-Men, cause people don't feel him when he's an Avenger like they do when he's with the X-Men.

And they could do a version of the Avengers vs X-Men story from the comics.

Bringing Fantastic Four to the MCU would also be huge, they would be able to use Doctor Doom as the big bad for Phase 4, and then if they do Phase 5, Galactus.

[ZariusTwo]

I think bringing X-Men, Fantastic Four and Deadpool to the MCU would be totally worth it, it would make the MCU 10x bigger

It'd just drag down slightly more mature characters with the safe stale quippy s*it those movies are known for.

I hope one day people realize the MCU has never been worth it.

[TigerClaw]

Ryan Reynolds who plays Deadpool, comments on this whole thing.
https://twitter.com/VancityReynolds/status/927646287880744962
If this is true, I wonder how the fudge it would affect Deadpool?

[Katie]

I cannot get on board with the prospect of Disney slowly taking over all entertainment. It would be truly awful to have one group in charge of all movies TV etc.

[Spike Spiegel]

According to CNBC’s sources, should a deal be made, Disney would not purchase all of 21st Century Fox, which currently includes the Fox Entertainment Group (which owns both the Fox film studio and Fox television network), plus the pan-Asian pay channel operator Star TV. Per sources, Disney would not buy the television network, any sports programming assets, or the Fox News and Business channels. CNBC also notes that Disney would also not purchase Fox’s local broadcasting affiliates.

http://www.indiewire.com/2017/11/21st-century-fox-sale-walt-disney-1201894620/

[ProphetofGanja]

It'd just drag down slightly more mature characters with the safe stale quippy s*it those movies are known for.

I hope one day people realize the MCU has never been worth it.

https://www.taleas.com/images/memes/yeah-well-you-know-thats-just-like-uh-your-opinion-man.png

[ZariusTwo]

It ought to be shared by more intelligent people.

Seriously, I've seen pretty much all of them and the majority are objectively terrible. I'm convinced people just pretend they're great because they don't want to admit to wasting their money.

[TurtleTitan97]

It ought to be shared by more intelligent people.

Seriously, I've seen pretty much all of them and the majority are objectively terrible. I'm convinced people just pretend they're great because they don't want to admit to wasting their money.

Or, y'know, it's because people actually enjoy them and you just have different taste.

I know, what an absurd concept, right? :roll:

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

There has yet to be a perfect movie studio lineup of CBMs.

They all have some pretty significant flaws or weaknesses (and yes, some accounting for taste).

Marvel's strength has been and will continue to be consistency and fan loyalty. And they earned that loyalty, for the most part. They say they're gonna do something, and by Gamora, they do. I might take issue with their tone and humor (looking at YOU, Thor trilogy!), but they know how to run a cinematic universe.

We're getting Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Ant-Man movies, guys. Frickin' Ant-Man. :tlol: Who thought that'd be one of my favorite MCU movies? And Captain America became a cinematic badass? Marvel might've stumbled with a few movies (again, looking at YOU, Thor trilogy!) but they're the kings of the board despite having started with the weakest IPs.

[Sumac]

It ought to be shared by more intelligent people.

Seriously, I've seen pretty much all of them and the majority are objectively terrible. I'm convinced people just pretend they're great because they don't want to admit to wasting their money.
Ah, pretentious arrogant remarks and absolute belief in ones perfect taste and objectivity.
Cool story, bro!! :roll:

Gladly, people don't give a **** about such opinions and just enjoy things they deem good.

[ZariusTwo]

The talks aren't done yet

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/10/pencils-arent-down-on-disney-21st-century-fox-deal.html

[Redeemer]

There has yet to be a perfect movie studio lineup of CBMs.

They all have some pretty significant flaws or weaknesses (and yes, some accounting for taste).

Marvel's strength has been and will continue to be consistency and fan loyalty. And they earned that loyalty, for the most part. They say they're gonna do something, and by Gamora, they do. I might take issue with their tone and humor (looking at YOU, Thor trilogy!), but they know how to run a cinematic universe.

We're getting Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Ant-Man movies, guys. Frickin' Ant-Man. :tlol: Who thought that'd be one of my favorite MCU movies? And Captain America became a cinematic badass? Marvel might've stumbled with a few movies (again, looking at YOU, Thor trilogy!) but they're the kings of the board despite having started with the weakest IPs.
I disagree I think Nolan's Batman Trilogy was pretty damn perfect imo. But after that DC has gone hill :lol:
I also disagree I think Marvel has dropped the ball a few times. In regard to their movies and wouldn't call them consistent. For me Marvel dropped the ball big time with "Civil War"/ "Thor:Dark ages"/"Iron-man 3"/ "Avengers: Age of Ultron"/"Captain America 2" All of these movies could have been way batter one way or another.
I think the real issue is DC is putting animated movies that are superior than there live action movies and Marvel really doesn't have any animated movies to compare to there live action movies. Basically in my opinion DC fans have a higher standard bc of the animated movies and Nolan's trilogy.Same thing happened to Sony with the Spider-man movies imo. Marvel movies have a lower standard bc they have never really put out movies before.
This is all my opinion and observations

[CyberCubed]

I hope Disney buys out everything. I want a future where everything is owned by one company like a media empire like you see in Blade Runner or Demolition Man.

Remember how every restaurant was Pizza Hut? :lol:

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Wrong. It was Taco Bell. And that would suck. That being said, Disney has deep pockets to get movies made and mostly stays out of the creative process of the directors and crew. They keep a loose leash and mostly let rhem do their thing without too much meddling. They know better than to mess with what works.

[dl316bh]

I hope Disney buys out everything. I want a future where everything is owned by one company like a media empire like you see in Blade Runner or Demolition Man.

Remember how every restaurant was Pizza Hut? :lol:
I love Cyberpunk. Comics, books, movies, and so on, it's all my jam. But I would very much prefer not living in a world like that.

[sdp]

You liked the apocalypse arc of tmnt well enjoy living in your barren wasteland in real life!!!

[CyberCubed]

Wrong. It was Taco Bell. .

What? I'm pretty sure it was Pizza Hut.

[Cure]

It was Taco Bell. Don't dispute it further before you look stupid.

[ranger_scout]

I just realized something that now that Disney will very soon have the rights to the 20th Century FOX movie library. First of all my all-time favorite movie, The Sandlot, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It sure makes me feel old.

https://www.thewrap.com/sandlot-25th-anniversary/

With the acquisition of 20th Century FOX from Disney happening there's a chance that might the movie become a part of their brand. It's ironic that this happened because they made of a Disney movie Bambi by calling the titular character "that wimpy dear.

[ZariusTwo]

Look who's back

https://www.bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/FantasticFour2018-600x918.jpg

Comics for now.

[Andrew NDB]

Look who's back

https://www.bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/FantasticFour2018-600x918.jpg

Comics for now.

Translation: Ike Perlmutter is satisfied that the F4 is coming back into the fold on the larger scale. Soon enough.

[Spike Spiegel]

Look who's back

https://www.bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/FantasticFour2018-600x918.jpg

Comics for now.

With Dan Slott...?

https://i.makeagif.com/media/11-08-2015/vlqqR9.gif

[Andrew NDB]

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/disney/report-comcast-bid-16-percent-more-than-disney-for-purchase-of-21st-century-fox-a159846

Interesting.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

PLEASE let it be true! As much as I loved Chiklis and Evans in the first two FF films, I'd love to see the MCU get a crack at the First Family of heroes, if only to wash the taste of that ghastly Floptastic Film out.

[Ninjinister]

I didn't hate the first two FF movies but they were pretty flawed. I never saw the last one, but I would like to see someone make one who knows what they're doing.


It was Taco Bell. Don't dispute it further before you look stupid.

Ehh he's actually kinda right. Because Europe is less familiar with Taco Bell, it was overdubbed with Pizza Hut over there.

I doubt Cubed saw that version though.

[ranger_scout]

Comcast is apparently planning an all cash bid to stop Disney from acquiring Fox.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fox-m-a-comcast-exclusive/exclusive-comcast-prepares-all-cash-bid-to-gate-crash-disney-fox-deal-sources-idUSKBN1I82I7

[NinjaPug]

The Murdochs picked Disney for a reason despite having a higher bid from Comcast.

[TigerClaw]

The Murdochs picked Disney for a reason despite having a higher bid from Comcast.
Yeah. Disney will own Fox. Don't know why Comcast wants Fox. They already own Universal Pictures anyways.

[NinjaPug]

Yeah. Disney will own Fox. Don't know why Comcast wants Fox. They already own Universal Pictures anyways.

Why do you think Disney wants Fox?

[MsMarvelDuckie]

X-Men, Fantastic Four, Deadpool, need more reasons?

[oldmanwinters]

Why do you think Disney wants Fox?

X-Men, Fantastic Four, Deadpool, need more reasons?

Majority interest in Hulu?

[Andrew NDB]

Translation: very minor annoyance in the news today for Disney in the middle of their already signed and secured deal to acquire Fox that is only awaiting a government thumbs up that it's wholly expected to receive soon enough.

[ranger_scout]

Disney is considering letting Comcast have Sky Plc and keeping the rest of FOX's assets.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-could-give-up-sky-get-fox-assets-1110153

[ranger_scout]

Comcast has now confirmed its plan to outbid Disney to acquire Fox.

http://deadline.com/2018/05/comcast-confirms-plan-to-counter-disney-superior-all-cash-offer-for-fox-assets-1202396406/?scrlybrkr=db8f349f

[Andrew NDB]

Comcast has now confirmed its plan to outbid Disney to acquire Fox.

http://deadline.com/2018/05/comcast-confirms-plan-to-counter-disney-superior-all-cash-offer-for-fox-assets-1202396406/?scrlybrkr=db8f349f

"Outbid"? There is no outbidding. The time for bidding ended a year ago, Fox publicly accepted Disney's offer and they're both just waiting on government approval. We don't even know if Fox can or will entertain additional offers from anybody and after spending 2 years in government review (by the time it's done next summer), I'm not sure any party is keen to repeat the process and spend another 2 years doing the same.

[NinjaPug]

Comcast already outbid Disney. Fox wanted the all stock deal from Disney for a number of reasons.

[Andrew NDB]

Comcast already outbid Disney. Fox wanted the all stock deal from Disney for a number of reasons.

True, but a lot of these articles are acting like there is still a bidding war going on, a year after Fox accepted Disney's offer. There's not.

[NinjaPug]

True, but a lot of these articles are acting like there is still a bidding war going on, a year after Fox accepted Disney's offer. There's not.

That's not true. Shareholders from both sides still have to approve the Disney deal this summer and any new offer from Comcast would still be viable and could negate the Disney offer. Fox would have to pay Disney over $1 billion if they backed out.

Technically it could happen but these sites are acting like a war is going to break out for Fox because Comcast is increasing their bid. That's not going to happen.

[Andrew NDB]

Shareholders from both sides still have to approve the Disney deal this summer

I must have missed where the shareholders weren't already on board. Is there an article about this anywhere?

[NinjaPug]

I must have missed where the shareholders weren't already on board. Is there an article about this anywhere?

It's in the original press release detailing the transaction:

The Boards of Directors of Disney and 21st Century Fox have approved the transaction, which is subject to shareholder approval by 21st Century Fox and Disney shareholders, clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, a number of other non-United States merger and other regulatory reviews, and other customary closing conditions.

[Andrew NDB]

It's in the original press release detailing the transaction:

Oh, OK. I must have glossed over that.

[NinjaPug]

Disney is lining up financing in case Twenty-First Century Fox's board demands cash, sources told CNBC.

Disney is prepared to offer significant cash if needed, the sources said. The two are in agreement on a $52.4 billion bid for Disney to buy Fox's movie studio and other assets. But Disney is competing with a potential bid by Comcast, the parent of CNBC.

Comcast is expected to make a bid if a federal judge rules in favor of AT&T in a trial over its merger with Time Warner. Its offer is expected to top Disney's and be in all cash. Disney is preparing to counteract in the event Fox's board decides it wants cash as part of Disney's deal, which currently is all stock.

Disney is looking at whether it will add cash on top of its existing bid or simply change the composition of the bid to include cash.

Last week, Comcast said it was in "advanced stages of preparing" a superior all-cash offer for the Fox assets. But Disney's all-stock offer has been viewed more favorably because the assets could be spun off tax-free.

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/05/29/disney-lines-up-financing-in-case-fox-board-demands-cash-sources.html?__twitter_impression=true

[CyberCubed]

LOL, all this money to buy Fox of all things.

[Shark_Blade]

I mean at least maybe we’ll get an X-Files theme park at Disneyland.

[CyberCubed]

So many of Fox's properties are dying or dead too:

X-files = pretty much going to end again
Alien franchise = dead and buried
Predator = has one new movie coming
Simpsons = It's on Season 30 and hasn't been good for a decade and a half
Family Guy = Is probably going to end eventually
Married with Children = ended, they'd have to reboot it

[Andrew NDB]

I mean at least maybe we’ll get an X-Files theme park at Disneyland.

For some reason X-Files feels deader than it did before the last season premiered.

[Shark_Blade]

Yeah sad it wasn’t received well.

I mean I watched Season 10 and the overall writing was not as good (save for that one fun monster killer episode) as the earlier seasons. Haven’t checked Season 11 yet.

Despite that, I think its legacy should be cherished and remembered. Still a legendary mystery series in my book. Many people know Mulder & Scully.

[TigerClaw]

Bad News For The X-MEN And FANTASTIC FOUR As Things Start Looking Good For Comcast/Fox Merger
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/avengers/bad-news-for-the-x-men-and-fantastic-four-as-things-start-looking-good-for-comcast-fox-merger-a161184

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Bad News For The X-MEN And FANTASTIC FOUR As Things Start Looking Good For Comcast/Fox Merger
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/avengers/bad-news-for-the-x-men-and-fantastic-four-as-things-start-looking-good-for-comcast-fox-merger-a161184

Wait a minute, I misread that... BAD news. :tsad:

[Andrew NDB]

Wait a minute, I misread that... BAD news. :tsad:

Just means that Disney has to raise their offering up a smidge. Which they will. If this is even true at all.

[TigerClaw]

Here's the link to the source.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rupert-murdoch-may-be-willing-go-comcast-bid-fox-assets-report-1118064

[NinjaPug]

Let me see if I'm following this correctly.

Comcast and Disney bid on Fox last year. Comcast had the higher bid.

The Murdochs chose Disney. Fox has set a shareholder vote for July 10 to vote on the Disney offer.

Comcast says they may bid again if the AT&T buyout of Time Warner is approved. The ruling is scheduled in a couple of weeks.

New report says Murdoch may take an offer from Comcast that is higher than Disney's offer. Didn't he already have a higher offer from Comcast?

[Andrew NDB]

Let me see if I'm following this correctly.

Comcast and Disney bid on Fox last year. Comcast had the higher bid.

The Murdochs chose Disney. Fox has set a shareholder vote for July 10 to vote on the Disney offer.

Comcast says they may bid again if the AT&T buyout of Time Warner is approved. The ruling is scheduled in a couple of weeks.

New report says Murdoch may take an offer from Comcast that is higher than Disney's offer. Didn't he already have a higher offer from Comcast?

Basically...

1. There was a bidding war last year. Comcast bid higher, Disney bid somewhat lower but with lucrative stock options.

2. Fox chose Disney, even though Comcast bid higher. They valued Disney's stock options more than Comcast's higher bid.

3. With Disney winning the bid, it was and is off for government and shareholder approval. It's expected to conclude next summer.

4. While Disney's winning bid is still being mulled over by the government and shareholders, Comcast prepared an even higher, cash counter-offer in the hopes that Fox will humor it.

5. News today is that Fox would maybe willing to humor it.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Just means that Disney has to raise their offering up a smidge. Which they will. If this is even true at all.

Very true.

[Sumac]

I hope Disney will win. Purely for the decent Doctor Doom in the MCU.

[Andrew NDB]

What's more worrisome to me is that with all this passing time... and apparently we have over a year to go... is that somehow new leadership at Fox could come in and just go, "We changed our mind. We ain't selling nothing."

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I hope Disney will win. Purely for the decent Doctor Doom in the MCU.

And a decent Rogue, and a decent Galactus, and a decent Cyclops, and a decent Storm, and a decent Fantastic Four...

The list goes on and on...

[TigerClaw]

And a decent Rogue, and a decent Galactus, and a decent Cyclops, and a decent Storm, and a decent Fantastic Four...

The list goes on and on...
Yeah! we need a Rogue with a Dolly Parton southern accent. Plus she needs to fly and have super strength. Something she gets by absorbing Captain Marvel's powers.

[ranger_scout]

Bad News For The X-MEN And FANTASTIC FOUR As Things Start Looking Good For Comcast/Fox Merger
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/avengers/bad-news-for-the-x-men-and-fantastic-four-as-things-start-looking-good-for-comcast-fox-merger-a161184

Here's the link to the source.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rupert-murdoch-may-be-willing-go-comcast-bid-fox-assets-report-1118064

My best friend will be really bummed if Comcast gets Fox instead of Disney. He really believes that the MCU is where the X-Men and Fantastic Four belong.

[Andrew NDB]

Worst case: Fox accepts Comcast's offer and Disney doesn't counteroffer... why would anyone assume Comcast wouldn't strike a Sony-like deal with Disney for the X-Men and Fantastic Four while utilizing all of the other properties Disney probably doesn't care about (Aliens, X-Files, blah blah)? It would be good for all parties.

[NinjaPug]

Disney will counter. They're lining up financing now if needed. I'd be shocked if Iger lost out on this deal.

[Cure]

Yo, like, I can't believe more people aren't seeing the bigger picture here. This is more than just Disney owning certain Marvel properties again; they're getting closer and closer to becoming an all encompassing monopoly. The fact more people don't see that and all they care about is a "decent Galactus" is frightening.

[Redeemer]

Yo, like, I can't believe more people aren't seeing the bigger picture here. This is more than just Disney owning certain Marvel properties again; they're getting closer and closer to becoming an all encompassing monopoly. The fact more people don't see that and all they care about is a "decent Galactus" is frightening.

This
I don't want either company to get fox

[Andrew NDB]

Yo, like, I can't believe more people aren't seeing the bigger picture here. This is more than just Disney owning certain Marvel properties again; they're getting closer and closer to becoming an all encompassing monopoly. The fact more people don't see that and all they care about is a "decent Galactus" is frightening.

I'd care a lot more if the existing Fox was actually doing anything with any of even its non-Marvel-related existing properties that was worth a damn.

I mean, let's see... X-Files? NOPE! Eh... Simpsons? Not a relevant property in years. I could go on and on.

Screw it. Give it to Disney. Let them monopolize more with sh***y properties that aren't being properly utilized. I don't care.

[CyberCubed]

Everything Fox did is dead or dying. The Aliens franchise has been run into the ground. X-files is likely done again. Simpsons is on Season 30 and hasn't been good for 15 years. And all their old sitcoms etc. are long dead and canceled and would need to be rebooted anyway. Who wants a new Married with Children?

What else did they have? 24? Prison Break? House? I don't remember, everything is done.

[Sumac]

And a decent Rogue, and a decent Galactus, and a decent Cyclops, and a decent Storm, and a decent Fantastic Four...

The list goes on and on...
Yep, all of this and then some.

Yo, like, I can't believe more people aren't seeing the bigger picture here. This is more than just Disney owning certain Marvel properties again; they're getting closer and closer to becoming an all encompassing monopoly. The fact more people don't see that and all they care about is a "decent Galactus" is frightening.
Who cares?
Can you do anything about it? No. Can I? No.
Chillax and enjoy the ride.
Don't worry about things beyond your control.

[Andrew NDB]

As predicted, Disney raised its offer. A lot.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/fox-disney-announce-new-deal-1529496937

Fox accepted. Again.

[ranger_scout]

The Department of Justice has just approved Disney's bid to acquire Fox.

https://deadline.com/2018/06/doj-approves-disneys-fox-bid-minus-regional-sports-networks-1202418165/

[plastroncafe]

Because of course it did.
Oy.

PXBJIZ1NXFU

[Jester]

How long before we're all just owned by Disney?

[TigerClaw]

The Department of Justice has just approved Disney's bid to acquire Fox.

https://deadline.com/2018/06/doj-approves-disneys-fox-bid-minus-regional-sports-networks-1202418165/
Yeah. But there's a catch. They can't have Fox Sports. Since Disney already owns ESPN.

[Andrew NDB]

Yeah. But there's a catch. They can't have Fox Sports. Since Disney already owns ESPN.

Fox Sports and Fox News were never on the table, even a year ago. The existing owners of Fox are going to start "New Fox" or something, after the sale is completed.

[Toitlefan]

How long before we're all just owned by Disney?

It could be worse, at least it’s not Walmart. :tlol:

[ranger_scout]

A shareholder from Fox is suing to stop the Disney acquisition.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/fox-shareholder-sues-stop-disney-acquisition-1125698

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

A shareholder from Fox is suing to stop the Disney acquisition.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/fox-shareholder-sues-stop-disney-acquisition-1125698

Aaaaaaaaaaaand X-Men and Fantastic Four in the MCU gets pushed back another 2-3 years. :tlol:

[Andrew NDB]

A shareholder from Fox is suing to stop the Disney acquisition.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/fox-shareholder-sues-stop-disney-acquisition-1125698

GAH! Dammit, no... Disney better shove a bunch of money in his face. And wtf... you're a Fox shareholder and you wait until now to sue? The news about this is like 2 years old now.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

GAH! Dammit, no... Disney better shove a bunch of money in his face. And wtf... you're a Fox shareholder and you wait until now to sue? The news about this is like 2 years old now.

Well, why sue if the acquisition was going to be knocked down by the government?

[NinjaPug]

He's suing now based on what was released in recent SEC filings related to the acquisition.

This move is fairly common in M&A deals involving publicly traded companies. There's always someone unhappy about it.

[NinjaPug]

Looks like Comcast isn't likely to make another bid for Fox.

The Disney and Fox shareholder votes to approve the deal are 7/27.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/16/comcast-unlikely-to-raise-fox-bid-focused-on-sky-sources.html

[drgon78]

Wow, the vote will happen on my birthday.

[Andrew NDB]

The Disney and Fox shareholder votes to approve the deal are 7/27.

Holy cow... is that the last thing holding this whole shebang at bay?

[AquaParade]

Nothing excites me more than an X-Men film set in the MCU.

[NinjaPug]

Holy cow... is that the last thing holding this whole shebang at bay?

Not quite. It still needs approval by some international regulatory bodies. Getting the DOJ approval last month was the biggest hurdle.

[Andrew NDB]

Not quite. It still needs approval by some international regulatory bodies.

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[NinjaPug]

Comcast officially drops out of the race for Fox.

https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/comcast-fox-sky-disney-bidding-war-drops-out-1202878103/

[neatoman]

Nothing excites me more than an X-Men film set in the MCU.

That would be the silver lining. I guess Disney getting FOX rather than Comcast is the better outcome. It's just that I wish Disney would have just bought the license contract, rather than FOX itself.

[Andrew NDB]

Comcast officially drops out of the race for Fox.

https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/comcast-fox-sky-disney-bidding-war-drops-out-1202878103/

https://media.giphy.com/media/d3MLeTANUjxJX2qk/giphy.gif

[Andrew NDB]

As you know, the final shareholder meeting happens this Friday.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/25/business/media/murdoch-iger-fox-disney-shareholders.html

It's "expected to be approved by a wide margin."

[CyberCubed]

I still wonder what will happen with Simpsons. Season 30 is starting this fall but to my knowledge no further season has been ordered yet.

I doubt Disney is going to kill it off but I wonder.

[neatoman]

I still wonder what will happen with Simpsons. Season 30 is starting this fall but to my knowledge no further season has been ordered yet.

I doubt Disney is going to kill it off but I wonder.

Fvck the Simpsons, it needs to die already. I have refused to watch since Dogtown, I didn't exactly like the show anymore before that episode but it really was the final straw.

It's just never going to be good again, just can it so that the budget can go to something else.

[CyberCubed]

I watched regularly up to around Season 21 or so, haven't seen much since. Hard to believe that was nearly 10 years ago now.

[ranger_scout]

There's some not so surprising news this morning. Disney and Fox shareholders have just approved of the $71.3 billion deal.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-fox-shareholders-approve-713-billion-deal-1128343

[Vegita-San]

I fear a futurama revival under disney.

[ZariusTwo]

"Brand Spanking New Simpsons":P

But seriously, if the show is to remain in production, let there be a creative overhaul. It's badly in need of one.

[TurtleTitan97]

At last, we'll finally get the Fantastic Four film we deserved!

Wonder what this will mean for the planned Dr. Doom movie?

[Andrew NDB]

Wonder what this will mean for the planned Dr. Doom movie?

This.

https://media.giphy.com/media/l0IynvPneUpb7SnBe/giphy.gif

[Autbot_Benz]

now if they would just cancel dark phenoix

[Andrew NDB]

now if they would just cancel dark phenoix

Shoot, at this point they just might. Or quietly dump it to Netflix or something.

[Autbot_Benz]

Marvel Studios Fantastic Four and Marvel Studios X-men has a nice ring to it.

I know its a long shot but I hope they try to put Fantastic Four in Phase 4.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Marvel Studios Fantastic Four and Marvel Studios X-men has a nice ring to it.

I know its a long shot but I hope they try to put Fantastic Four in Phase 4.

Probably more like Phase 5.

Uncanny X-Men and ... I dunno, has the Fantastic Four ever had an adjective in their title? Beyond the "fantastic", I mean? :tlol:

[Vegita-San]

Shoot, at this point they just might. Or quietly dump it to Netflix or something.

The Xmen reboot from fox is the one reboot I actually LIKE and have zero problems with. i'd be sad to see that go.

I remember not caring about the stewart led version from the early 00's that much and never watched past 1 I think.

[Andrew NDB]

Probably more like Phase 5.

Uncanny X-Men and ... I dunno, has the Fantastic Four ever had an adjective in their title? Beyond the "fantastic", I mean? :tlol:

The Fantastic Four.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

The Fantastic Four.

Works for me.

Unless Feige wants to go with:

Uncanny X-Men: Homecoming and The Fantastic Four: Homecoming. :trazz:

[ranger_scout]

Murdoch and Iger have released official statements.

“Combining the 21CF businesses with Disney and establishing new ‘Fox’ will unlock significant value for our shareholders.” “We are grateful to our shareholders for approving this transaction. I want to thank all of our executives and colleagues for their enormous contributions in building 21st Century Fox over the past decades. With their help, we expect the enlarged Disney and new ‘Fox’ companies will be pre-eminent in the entertainment and media industries.”

“We’re incredibly pleased that shareholders of both companies have granted approval for us to move forward, and are confident in our ability to create significant long-term value through this acquisition of Fox’s premier assets. We remain grateful to Rupert Murdoch and to the rest of the 21st Century Fox board for entrusting us with the future of these extraordinary businesses, and look forward to welcoming 21st Century Fox’s stellar talent to Disney and ultimately integrating our businesses to provide consumers around the world with more appealing content and entertainment options.”

https://deadline.com/2018/07/disney-fox-shareholders-give-historic-merger-vote-of-approval-1202434925/

[Andrew NDB]

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[TigerClaw]

Fantastic Four and X-Men are coming home!

[neatoman]

So I'm gussing the Black Widow movie is officially going on the shelf for now?

[Andrew NDB]

So I'm gussing the Black Widow movie is officially going on the shelf for now?

I'd be surprised. They have a director and all.

[TigerClaw]

So I'm gussing the Black Widow movie is officially going on the shelf for now?
I don't think they are just gonna drop everything. and start working on Fantastic Four and X-Men. They have some obligations they need to fulfill first. and after that they can start working on bringing them to the MCU.

[Andrew NDB]

I don't think they are just gonna drop everything. and start working on Fantastic Four and X-Men. They have some obligations they need to fulfill first. and after that they can start working on bringing them to the MCU.

Oh we're still easily 2 years away from getting any films. BUT... you can bet this X-Man or that Fantastic Four character might pop up in the already planned stuff first.

And I guarantee you we will get the mother of all after the credits scene(s) at the end of Avengers 4 now.

[TigerClaw]

Oh we're still easily 2 years away from getting any films. BUT... you can bet this X-Man or that Fantastic Four character might pop up in the already planned stuff first.

And I guarantee you we will get the mother of all after the credits scene(s) at the end of Avengers 4 now.
I can totally see Avengers 4 setting up X-Men and Fantastic Four at end. One or the other. Given whatever happens at the end of that. The MCU will be forever changed.

And they have to somehow explain why people are randomly developing superpowers.

[Sumac]

Just remember how they had several versions of the script for Civil War, depending on whether they would be able to secure rights for Spider-Man or not.
I am pretty sure they already different plans for those situations.

[Andrew NDB]

I can totally see Avengers 4 setting up X-Men and Fantastic Four at end. One or the other. Given whatever happens at the end of that. The MCU will be forever changed.

Maybe instead of Avengers 5, Marvel puts out "Avengers vs. X-Men" to kind of introduce the X-Men, THEN do their solo film. That'd work.


And they have to somehow explain why people are randomly developing superpowers.

No they don't. They've always been here, in hiding, studying at the X Mansion. You could even have flashbacks in an Uncanny X-Men movie to how mutants were helping out behind the scenes during "The Incident" and with Ultron and such.

[neatoman]

And they have to somehow explain why people are randomly developing superpowers.


Half of humanity was literally erased from existance.
Bringing them back means recreating their bodies from scratch.
Essentially having brand new bodies activates the X-Gene.
Characters like Xavier and Magneto already existed in the background, there just weren't that many other mutants until dead people revived.
Now theres a reason to be more active.


Boom, done. This way it ties back into previous events and you won't have to deal with continuity errors.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Oh we're still easily 2 years away from getting any films. BUT... you can bet this X-Man or that Fantastic Four character might pop up in the already planned stuff first.

And I guarantee you we will get the mother of all after the credits scene(s) at the end of Avengers 4 now.

Or The Eternals could have a role to play in their eventual introduction...

[Andrew NDB]

Half of humanity was literally erased from existance.
Bringing them back means recreating their bodies from scratch.
Essentially having brand new bodies activates the X-Gene.
Characters like Xavier and Magneto already existed in the background, there just weren't that many other mutants until dead people revived.
Now theres a reason to be more active.


Boom, done. This way it ties back into previous events and you won't have to deal with continuity errors.

That's not bad, really. I had the same thought, that when 50% of people come back, 0.5% of that 50% get the mutant gene and/or get it activated at the same time. But yeah, there'd need to be at least some existing mutants no matter which way you cut it.

Or The Eternals could have a role to play in their eventual introduction...

Hopefully in just revealing their history and genesis to some extent... not literally creating them in the here and now.

I also hate the fan ideas about "the X-Men universe merges into the Marvel universe because of the Infinity Gauntlet!" That would be the worst possible way to go about it, IMHO. You really want them to graft a universe into the one we've had since Iron Man? That's a horrible idea.

[sdp]

I wonder what this means for the Simpsons, I hope the writers did something of a series finale for Season 30 since it seemed like a good time to end the show, Fox hadn't expressed interest in renewing it for more and the last contract negotiation wasn't good. Then again they could've marketed "The final season" which they haven't so maybe they did plan to re-new the show for more, I know many people begged for the show to end in season 20 and they didn't. But at least if they did some type of series finale even if Disney continues it can have some type of "ending". I really don't like the idea of Disney Simpsons.

[CyberCubed]

Problem is Disney didn't acquire Simpsons just to put it to sleep.

If anything I can see them canceling Family Guy due to the crude humor. If Disney fires directors based on what they say on twitter, are they seriously going to support a show that makes fun of religion, homosexuality, women, and has tasteless jokes, etc? I can't see Family Guy lasting under Disney.

Granted Simpsons has some of this stuff too but it's more tempered.

[Vegita-San]

fox simpsons hasn't been good since season 12 when they over saturated with guest stars and first started repeating plots. havn't watched it since.

[Krutch]

X-Men only works when the general public oppresses them, which doesn't really work while they're cheering on The Avengers. After Infinity War 2 is resolved, it'd be a great time to introduce them with humans sick of being caught in the middle of these superpowered battles.

[Andrew NDB]

X-Men only works when the general public oppresses them, which doesn't really work while they're cheering on The Avengers. After Infinity War 2 is resolved, it'd be a great time to introduce them with humans sick of being caught in the middle of these superpowered battles.

Half the population vanishing and returning after a year or so would do it. Families separated, children believing their mom and/or dad had been dead. And hell, they SHOULD blame the heroes... look at how badly they botched that battle with Thanos at the end.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Half the population vanishing and returning after a year or so would do it. Families separated, children believing their mom and/or dad had been dead. And hell, they SHOULD blame the heroes... look at how badly they botched that battle with Thanos at the end.

Or how Tony created Ultron and got an entire city leveled.

Or how Cap dropped a few helicarriers out of the sky over D.C.

Or how Hawkeye--wait, no, he hasn't screwed anything up yet. :trazz:

[Andrew NDB]

And hell... the mutants should be PISSED at the Avengers for forcing them to go even further underground.

Phase 1 was the Sokovia Accords... Phase 2, the Sentinel Program! Real Sentinels!

I can't wait.

[Krutch]

Exactly. It'd be the perfect time for the X-Men to take front and centre of the MCU. The groundwork has already -inadvertantly- been laid over the last ten years.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I'm not so sure that was inadvertant. Marvel (under Disney especially) has wanted X-Men and FF rights back since day one. And I'm fairly certain that all those Stan cameos throughout all three studios has not been an accident- more like a minor plot thread. They have been thinking about merging them all somehow for YEARS. Probably through means of Eternals, the Gauntlet, or Wanda. Maybe Strange. Heck, they could even use the Phoenix story as part of it.

[Jester]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/Jesterangelo/Avengers%204.png
Come on Marvel...make it happen.

[ranger_scout]

Comicbook.com did a recap of all of franchises and other properties that Disney now owns as a result of this deal. When Blu Sky Studios and The Peanuts Movie were mentioned, it made me think if a certain sequel could happen.

http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/28/disney-21st-century-fox-merger-properties/

Although ABC, a Disney-owned network, airs Peanuts specials, I realized that as of right now Disney probably won't make another film. Blu Sky said that their deal was to make only one film and they wouldn't negotiate something with the Schultz family in another seven years or so. I then remembered that Sony actually just bought a 39% stake of the property a few months ago.

https://deadline.com/2018/05/snoopy-charlie-brown-head-to-sony-after-music-division-pays-185m-to-buy-stake-in-brand-1202390205/

[Andrew NDB]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/Jesterangelo/Avengers%204.png
Come on Marvel...make it happen.

LOL! If only. But no, they've already wrapped that movie. But they have almost a whole year to do little reshoots to boost the f*** out of the "We've got mutants and Fantastic Four sh** now" aspect. Obviously including the mid/end credits stuff, but even stuff throughout.

[sdp]

Problem is Disney didn't acquire Simpsons just to put it to sleep.

Granted Simpsons has some of this stuff too but it's more tempered.

fox simpsons hasn't been good since season 12 when they over saturated with guest stars and first started repeating plots. havn't watched it since.

Simpsons had their worst episodes in the early teen seasons but since then the quality can vary from classic level good to horrible. Yes, they've become parodies of themselves but the show can still deliver good episodes. They can't keep going on forever without quality taking a hit, there are only a few stand out episodes every season and that's not good for the legacy.

I have too many great memories from the simpsons and they deserve to rest in peace. You can continue the franchise through movies. With Disney I definitely expect them to have them continue and feel totally different, they'll replace voice actors and whatnot, Disney is all about money.

[Shark_Blade]

https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/disney-fox-shareholders-71-billion-deal/

Disney Acquires 21st Century Fox in Historic $71.3 Billion Deal

In an official announcement, Walt Disney and 21st Century Fox shareholders have agreed to a $71.3 billion deal, as Disney will acquire 20th Century Fox film and TV studios, Fox’s entertainment cable networks, and its international assets.

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So X-Files is a Disney show now? Cool. :D

[Autbot_Benz]

https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/disney-fox-shareholders-71-billion-deal/

Disney Acquires 21st Century Fox in Historic $71.3 Billion Deal

In an official announcement, Walt Disney and 21st Century Fox shareholders have agreed to a $71.3 billion deal, as Disney will acquire 20th Century Fox film and TV studios, Fox’s entertainment cable networks, and its international assets.

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So X-Files is a Disney show now? Cool. :D
this was reported like 3 pages back 3 days ago your late

[Papenbrook]

American media is on the verge of corruption and destruction.

Currently, six media conglomerates own the news we view and listen to (which are, in no particular order, Comcast, 21st Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company, Viacom, AT&T, and CBS Corporation). Altogether, they own at least ninety percent of U.S. media. Resultantly, we have more close-minded biases and less open-minded perspectives.

It's getting scarier. The U.S. media is becoming more untrustworthy by the year. I wonder how long it will take until it all comes crashing down.

[Sumac]

American media is on the verge of corruption and destruction.

Currently, six media conglomerates own the news we view and listen to (which are, in no particular order, Comcast, 21st Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company, Viacom, AT&T, and CBS Corporation). Altogether, they own at least ninety percent of U.S. media. Resultantly, we have more close-minded biases and less open-minded perspectives.

It's getting scarier. The U.S. media is becoming more untrustworthy by the year. I wonder how long it will take until it all comes crashing down.
Another fear-mongering.
How you can even exist in such state of fear?

[Spike Spiegel]

American media is on the verge of corruption and destruction.

Currently, six media conglomerates own the news we view and listen to (which are, in no particular order, Comcast, 21st Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company, Viacom, AT&T, and CBS Corporation). Altogether, they own at least ninety percent of U.S. media. Resultantly, we have more close-minded biases and less open-minded perspectives.

It's getting scarier. The U.S. media is becoming more untrustworthy by the year. I wonder how long it will take until it all comes crashing down.

>on the verge

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[John Pannozzi]

American media is on the verge of corruption and destruction.

Currently, six media conglomerates own the news we view and listen to (which are, in no particular order, Comcast, 21st Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company, Viacom, AT&T, and CBS Corporation). Altogether, they own at least ninety percent of U.S. media. Resultantly, we have more close-minded biases and less open-minded perspectives.

It's getting scarier. The U.S. media is becoming more untrustworthy by the year. I wonder how long it will take until it all comes crashing down.

Yeah, consolidation and oligopoly are like giant elephants in the room concerning the entertainment industry today.

The only silver lining I see is that smaller distributors like Annapurna, A24 and XYZ and their films have gained considerable notoriety in recent years.

That, and we have so many independent comic book publishers like Dark Horse, Oni Press, Image and so on.

Lloyd Kaufman knows what's what:

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EDIT: I do want to note that younger tech giants like Facebook, Amazon and Google are exactly saints either.

[ProphetofGanja]

Another fear-mongering.
How you can even exist in such state of fear?

She's not wrong to be concerned, though. Those who control the media control the public, and on top of that, the umbrella corporations that control the media also control the vast majority of goods and services available

[Xav]

I have too many great memories from the simpsons and they deserve to rest in peace. You can continue the franchise through movies. With Disney I definitely expect them to have them continue and feel totally different, they'll replace voice actors and whatnot, Disney is all about money.I doubt they will replace voice actors. The voices are so iconic at this point there is bound to be outcry if they do.

[Wildcat]

I love the Simpsons and hope they continue for as long as possible into some crazy number of seasons but it would be interesting to see a Disney reboot at some point.

Anyway more standalone media companies doesn’t equal better news or movies. Some people are genuinely against this thinking movies are gonna get watered down or Disney will be too strict. I really don’t see that. There’s obviously gotta be different operations for different things.

I think it’s cool that a bunch of franchises are under 1 company. Not for any particular reason. Well crossovers but I’m not into Marvel but it’s good for that and its fan base. I just think it’s cool like everyone is in on making stuff together. Plus some is bound to become park attractions.

The Mickey Mouse jokes are funny but I don’t take them seriously.

[Sumac]

She's not wrong to be concerned, though. Those who control the media control the public, and on top of that, the umbrella corporations that control the media also control the vast majority of goods and services available
Can you do anything about it?
No.
Than relax.

[Vegita-San]

Another fear-mongering.
How you can even exist in such state of fear?

careful. you don't want to get an official nasty gram again for stating such dangerous things ;o)

apparently living in fear is a major way of life for most folks these days.

as for disney..

about the only good thing about this deal is xmen and fantastic four, and probably the only reason why it was pushed so hard. everything else they got was nothing but bonus.

[Sumac]

apparently living in fear is a major way of life for most folks these days.
It's like a new religion or a conspiracy - gives meaning to someone's poor life.

[ranger_scout]

Film historian and author Leonard Maltin wrote a eulogy for 20th Century Fox and recalled the earlier days of the studio during the decades of the 1900's.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/death-20th-century-fox-a-eulogy-a-hollywood-studio-1131094

[sdp]

Even without the sale looks like Simpsons were going to continue indefinitely...
http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/08/03/fox-intends-to-keep-the-simpsons-after-the-disney-merger
"We have stories for years"

Jesus, they literally quoted this song parodying that the simpsons will never end which ironically was made by them.
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[ranger_scout]

Since Disney and Fox are merging I suddenly remembered a classic Disney movie featured a song about toasting to kingdoms uniting. I truly think this is a fitting song for the Disney/Fox deal.

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[Vegita-San]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/Jesterangelo/Avengers%204.png
Come on Marvel...make it happen.

no doubt they've been pitching this since the deal was started.

[ranger_scout]

There's a report stating that once Disney completes the acquisition of Fox in mid-2019, they will reportedly be releasing all future FOX films that have been completed.

It remains to be seen when the Fox acquisition will be completed as there are many approvals still to be had, but films like Spies in Disguise (due out September 13, 2019), The Woman in the Window (set for October 4, 2019), and Death on the Nile (set for December 20, 2019, the same day as Star Wars: Episode IX) could end up being Disney releases.


Films that are in development at Fox right now might not see the light of day if they don't fit with the Disney family-friendly brand.

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/965415-disney-will-reportedly-release-any-completed-fox-films-after-acquisition

[Andrew NDB]

Films that are in development at Fox right now might not see the light of day if they don't fit with the Disney family-friendly brand.

That part is pure speculation.

The article does bring up a good point. What if Disney leaves "Fox" as a studio entity under its umbrella (like Marvel Studios when Disney bought Marvel) to like, put out the Alien and Predator sort of movies?

[neatoman]

That part is pure speculation.

The article does bring up a good point. What if Disney leaves "Fox" as a studio entity under its umbrella (like Marvel Studios when Disney bought Marvel) to like, put out the Alien and Predator sort of movies?

This seems like a far more likely scenario. Touchstone obviously don't have the same brand name recognition as Fox, so using Fox as a new label for movies that don't fit the Disney image seems like a smart thing to do.

... Heh... Imagine the Disney logo before an Alien movie.
"People getting murder-raped by extra-terrestrial abominations, brought to you by an enchanted castle with fireworks and a song about wishing upon a star!"
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[Jester]

That part is pure speculation.

The article does bring up a good point. What if Disney leaves "Fox" as a studio entity under its umbrella (like Marvel Studios when Disney bought Marvel) to like, put out the Alien and Predator sort of movies?
I do wonder if Fox will become Disney's new "adult" imprint.

[Andrew NDB]

I do wonder if Fox will become Disney's new "adult" imprint.

It would make a lot of sense.

Even things like Deadpool 3 could be a joint Fox/Marvel Studios thing, with no trace of Disney on the marquee.

[Jester]

It would make a lot of sense.

Even things like Deadpool 3 could be a joint Fox/Marvel Studios thing, with no trace of Disney on the marquee.
Do main line Marvel films have the Mouse House flag on them?

[ranger_scout]

Ever After is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. 'Cinderella' is one of the biggest properties of the Disney brand. With Disney acquiring Fox, they will soon be adding another film adaptation of the story to their collection. So, Disney will soon have practically all of the most popular movie versions of the story. Of course there's the 1950 animated film and its 2015 live-action adaptation, but they also have the 1997 TV film Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella with Brandy and Whitney Houston.

[ranger_scout]

A deadline for EU regulators to rule on Disney's $71 billion bid for Fox assets has been set for October 19.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fox-m-a-disney-eu/eu-regulators-to-rule-on-disneys-71-billion-bid-for-fox-assets-by-october-19-idUSKCN1LX0Z3

[Andrew NDB]

A deadline for EU regulators to rule on Disney's $71 billion bid for Fox assets has been set for October 19.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fox-m-a-disney-eu/eu-regulators-to-rule-on-disneys-71-billion-bid-for-fox-assets-by-october-19-idUSKCN1LX0Z3

Is this the last formality?

[Papenbrook]

I know that this is only semi-related, but ...

Bryan Singer is back. (https://mobile.twitter.com/THR/status/1041760226314252290)

[Andrew NDB]

I know that this is only semi-related, but ...

Bryan Singer is back. (https://mobile.twitter.com/THR/status/1041760226314252290)

Gah! Throw him back in the pit.

And why is the first thing he wants to do a comic book movie? Egads, man, stop it.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Gah! Throw him back in the pit.

And why is the first thing he wants to do a comic book movie? Egads, man, stop it.

Good for you, Bryan Singer! Somebody's in your corner...

https://i.gifer.com/origin/d9/d9953995332f473bf6e10f061840b6be_w200.gif

At least it's not another X-Men movie. But what's this about him being fired from the Bohemian Rhapsody biopic?

[Andrew NDB]

At least it's not another X-Men movie. But what's this about him being fired from the Bohemian Rhapsody biopic?

Yeah, when it started filming it was during when all the last Singer rapey stuff was going around, so he'd miss whole days of production and show up late all the time.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/bryan-singer-fired-directing-queen-biopic-set-chaos-1063977

[Autbot_Benz]

In good but Obvious X-men news

https://www.cbr.com/kevin-feige-oversee-disneys-x-men-films/?utm_content=buffer9a7c8&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=CBR-TW&utm_campaign=CBR-TW

Kevin Feige will oversee Disney's X-men says Bog Iger

[TurtleTitan97]

In good but Obvious X-men news

https://www.cbr.com/kevin-feige-oversee-disneys-x-men-films/?utm_content=buffer9a7c8&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=CBR-TW&utm_campaign=CBR-TW

Kevin Feige will oversee Disney's X-men says Bog Iger

Was anyone really expecting otherwise? How is this newsworthy?

[Andrew NDB]

https://www.bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/bryan-singer.jpg

[ranger_scout]

Bob Iger was asked the about the future of Fox employees following Disney acquisition of the company. Here's what he had to say.

The Fox deal has brought a lot of new people into the company. How much does the question of who will succeed you impact the discussion of how to integrate these people?

Very good question. We’re going to take the best people from both companies and that's who's going to basically be on the playing field for us. Meaning, talent will prevail. Fox Searchlight is a great example. You look at FX, NatGeo. Yeah, you’re buying libraries and brands, but you're also buying the people. I'm not going to talk about specific people right now except to say that I've met with virtually the entire senior management team at Fox and I'm not only fully engaged with them on what the possibilities for them might be but I'm excited about the prospects.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bob-iger-disneys-streaming-service-james-gunn-star-wars-slowdown-1145493

[TigerClaw]

Looks like the Fox/Disney Deal will happen as soon as Jan 1st.
https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/disney-fox-deal-will-be-ready-to-close-jan-1-says-peter-rice-exclusive-1202976061/

[AquaParade]

It will be nearly impossible to not wish for an X-Men cameo post-credit now.

Not saying it's likely, but the MCU has defied expectations before. Now that it's legally possible for them to do so, I'd say it's "fair game" to hope for something like this.

Still wouldn't bet my money on it.

[Sumac]

Can you imagine hype, if something like Cyclops visor will appear in the after-credits scene?

[Andrew NDB]

Looks like the Fox/Disney Deal will happen as soon as Jan 1st.
https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/disney-fox-deal-will-be-ready-to-close-jan-1-says-peter-rice-exclusive-1202976061/

Why January 1st? Isn't the final hurdle the EU regulators vote on October 19 (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fox-m-a-disney-eu/eu-regulators-to-rule-on-disneys-71-billion-bid-for-fox-assets-by-october-19-idUSKCN1LX0Z3)? Is there some other hoop after that as well?

Can you imagine hype, if something like Cyclops visor will appear in the after-credits scene?

I still say, final credits scene in Avengers 4... deep space. SWOOSH! The Silver Surfer flies by the camera. "WOW!" Audiences applaud. The camera slowly tilts down and we see Galactus coming into frame and getting closer, the remains of a desiccated planet behind him. "HOLY SH**!!!" Then cut to Professor X in Cerebro, taking off the helmet. "Galactus," he says. Then shouts behind him, "Jean, I think it's time we finally contact the Avengers."

BAM. Audiences would lose their minds.

[Sumac]

I still say, final credits scene in Avengers 4... deep space. SWOOSH! The Silver Surfer flies by the camera. "WOW!" Audiences applaud. The camera slowly tilts down and we see Galactus coming into frame and getting closer, the remains of a desiccated planet behind him. "HOLY SH**!!!" Then cut to Professor X in Cerebro, taking off the helmet. "Galactus," he says. Then shouts behind him, "Jean, I think it's time we finally contact the Avengers."

BAM. Audiences would lose their minds.
C'mon, that too much!!
We want to make an audience happy, not to commit mass murder via fangasms!! :lol:

[Papenbrook]

I know that this is only semi-related, but ...

Bryan Singer is back. (https://mobile.twitter.com/THR/status/1041760226314252290)

Luckily, he will go down ... (https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/oct/15/bryan-singer-esquire-magazine-article)

[Andrew NDB]

Luckily, he will go down ... (https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/oct/15/bryan-singer-esquire-magazine-article)

https://i.imgflip.com/1okqmf.jpg

[Sumac]

Lock everyone up!!

Just in case.

[Andrew NDB]

A deadline for EU regulators to rule on Disney's $71 billion bid for Fox assets has been set for October 19.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fox-m-a-disney-eu/eu-regulators-to-rule-on-disneys-71-billion-bid-for-fox-assets-by-october-19-idUSKCN1LX0Z3

3 days left...

[Andrew NDB]

Some restructional things going on to accommodate the acquisition:

https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com...acquisition-2/

Also, the vote that was scheduled for today has been bumped to November 11:

https://variety.com/2018/film/news/d...al-1202980119/

Definitely seems like full steam ahead, though.

[Andrew NDB]

2 days left!

[Andrew NDB]

Oh. Looks like the vote actually already went down 6 days ago:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disneys-fox-deal-gets-european-union-clearance-conditions-1148195

Full clearance from the EU with minor conditions that Disney has already agreed to. As best as I can tell, this was the very last hurdle. There is literally nothing that could emerge that can stop it now.

[Andrew NDB]

Finalized. Ish.

https://news.entertainmentearth.com/2019/01/02/disney-fox-acquisition/

[Andrew NDB]

Next month. Shesus, let's shore this up already...

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/disney/disney-fox-deal-is-expected-to-be-finalized-by-mid-march-a166779?fbclid=IwAR3sZXRZ19XzVEuJEMfqz0vZwvfb7wHBA 8zcfosMlGZET51dKklw5pViqdA

[Andrew NDB]

Disney is going to keep the Fox name/brand alive even after the sale is complete.

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/disney/bog-iger-says-disney-will-continue-to-release-movies-under-the-fox-banner-after-deal-closes-a167006

So, say, new R-rated Alien or Predator or Deadpool or whatever movies could keep coming out under the Fox name/brand.

[Andrew NDB]

March 20th, at 12:02 AM, the deal will be 100% closed:

https://movieweb.com/disney-fox-deal-closing-march/?fbclid=IwAR2VXzqB2YWFkrE_etAURl91kFXnuKzae_HCIE8o JSRp8NV3QFbkT3y2jxE

[snake]

The effects of this most likely won’t be felt until a year and a half from now. Still, I’m shocked this was allowed to happen. F*ck you, Disney. You’re turning me into a commie.

[Andrew NDB]

The effects of this most likely won’t be felt until a year and a half from now.

The full effects. But we can absolutely see little stuff before that... i.e., some pretty freaking cool after the credits bits!

[snake]

Are you hinting at something I don’t know? I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t have filmed anything using F4/X-Men characters until the deal was 100% confirmed. I’m hoping that something is shown during the credits of Endgame, but I doubt it. It’s entirely possible Endgame won’t have an end-credits scene just to put a bookend on the first 10 years.

[Andrew NDB]

Are you hinting at something I don’t know? I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t have filmed anything using F4/X-Men characters until the deal was 100% confirmed. I’m hoping that something is shown during the credits of Endgame, but I doubt it. It’s entirely possible Endgame won’t have an end-credits scene just to put a bookend on the first 10 years.

They can easily shoot something teasery real fast and quick, even now. Think, something short and sweet with Galactus, or mutant-related.

[AquaParade]

The reason I don't think we'll see anything Fox-related, is that it seems too rushed and reactionary.

It seems like something Sony or Fox would have done ten years ago. "Quick, FANS want X-Men. OKAY, OKAY, WE HAVE THE X-MEN! QUICK THROW THEM IN THE END CREDIT SCENE AND WE'LL FIGURE IT OUT LATER!"

Marvel didn't know for sure that the deal would close in time for Endgame, is my understanding.

Just doesn't seem like the MCU's style to me. That's not to say I wouldn't love to see it. And of course, it could still happen. But that's my thinking as to why I would not bet on it.

[Andrew NDB]

The reason I don't think we'll see anything Fox-related, is that it seems too rushed and reactionary.

It seems like something Sony or Fox would have done ten years ago. "Quick, FANS want X-Men. OKAY, OKAY, WE HAVE THE X-MEN! QUICK THROW THEM IN THE END CREDIT SCENE AND WE'LL FIGURE IT OUT LATER!"

Marvel didn't know for sure that the deal would close in time for Endgame, is my understanding.

Just doesn't seem like the MCU's style to me. That's not to say I wouldn't love to see it. And of course, it could still happen. But that's my thinking as to why I would not bet on it.

It's like the Thanos end credits scene in Avengers 1. At that point they had no idea what they were going to do with Thanos other than they knew he would be the big bad... eventually. They didn't even have him cast yet.

Could totally see something similar happen in Endgame's end credits.

[Redeemer]

The effects of this most likely won’t be felt until a year and a half from now. Still, I’m shocked this was allowed to happen. F*ck you, Disney. You’re turning me into a commie.

I agree, this is terrible and should not have been allowed. Really like what the hell are these idiots thinking allowing such a merger?????? Competition breeds greatness. Why or how do you think we got the MCU to begin with people??? It was bc Marvel were going against A list heroes using B or C list heroes and had to up anti.

[Andrew NDB]

I agree, this is terrible and should not have been allowed. Really like what the hell are these idiots thinking allowing such a merger??????

It's not a merger.

Competition breeds greatness.

So far with Fox and Marvel Studios, that's really only ever worked in one direction.

[Leo656]

It's like the Thanos end credits scene in Avengers 1. At that point they had no idea what they were going to do with Thanos other than they knew he would be the big bad... eventually. They didn't even have him cast yet.

Could totally see something similar happen in Endgame's end credits.

I agree. That would be the best way to keep everyone's hype at Level 10. "So, you think you can catch your breath now that Thanos is done away with, eh? Get ready for (Doom/Galactus/Magneto), bitches!" It wouldn't take long, would cost them almost nothing, but they'll keep everyone talking for another year without having to actually do anything.

[neatoman]

Peter Griffin in Kingdom Hearts 4 then?

[CyberCubed]

I wonder if Family Guy will end. I don't think Disney in today's day and world wants a show that makes fun of religion/gender/homosexuality/nationalities/females, etc. They've literally fired directors/staff/actors over the same type of jokes on their twitters that you see in Family Guy.

[AquaParade]

It's like the Thanos end credits scene in Avengers 1. At that point they had no idea what they were going to do with Thanos other than they knew he would be the big bad... eventually. They didn't even have him cast yet.

Could totally see something similar happen in Endgame's end credits.

That's a good point about Thanos.

But that's still sort of ignoring the fact that thy had no guarantee that the deal would close in time, when they were planning this movie. So that would mean they were either working on "Fox cameos" beforehand, which i believe is technically illegal, or they would have had to do a rush job. Those don't seem likely to me, but I'd love to be wrong.

My backup idea, if they were to feature Fox characters in Endgame, has always been that maybe, just maybe, they secretly secured a deal for some Fox characters before Disney decided to buy Fox. Perhaps that where this deal secretly originated from. That's my lifeline, but I'd still bet on nothing.

[snake]

It's not a merger.

What exactly is the difference between a merger and an acquisition?

[Leo656]

Without being an entertainment lawyer, I'm quite sure that the amount of job loss, job consolidation, debt and debt management are vastly different for a "merger" vs. an "acquisition".

A lot of the differences are likely semantic but some of them are most likely very specific.

[Warhorse]

Are you hinting at something I don’t know? I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t have filmed anything using F4/X-Men characters until the deal was 100% confirmed. I’m hoping that something is shown during the credits of Endgame, but I doubt it. It’s entirely possible Endgame won’t have an end-credits scene just to put a bookend on the first 10 years.

There were some rumors that Hugh Jackman's name was in the ending credits for End Game.

[Andrew NDB]

There were some rumors that Hugh Jackman's name was in the ending credits for End Game.

None of which remotely rooted in reality. Marvel was never, ever going to keep Jackman around for even just 1 movie only to have to recast him 2 years later.

[CyberCubed]

Hugh Jackman is 50 years old (which surprised me, I thought he was still in his 40's), and by the time Marvel's first X-men movie comes out he'll be anywhere from 52-55. They're not going to have an Old Man Wolverine alongside a rebooted X-men films.