Disney might get bought out?!?!

**Machias Banshee** · 02-15-2004, 08:03 PM

Read This!!

"Cable giant Comcast launched a hostile bid to buy Walt Disney (DIS) on Wednesday, a proposal that would create the world's biggest media company.The surprise offer sparked a frenzy of trading on Wall Street, and the Dow Jones closed at its highest since June 2001."

Incredible! Discuss this!

~~Reznorite420~~ · 02-15-2004, 08:21 PM

Where's the "Disney? Meh..." option?

raphael90 · 02-15-2004, 09:48 PM

I voted for Disney staying an individual...I would prefer Disney not dissolve into some big corporate media...

*Kid Icarus* · 02-15-2004, 09:57 PM

Well, seeing as how Disney's loosing tons of money, and they're closing down a lot of departments... and i've heard from a friend who's aunt works at disney that Pixar left..... this really dosen't supprise me.

the last good movie Disney made was Atlantis. And even that wasn't as great as their eairly 90's movies.

~~Reznorite420~~ · 02-15-2004, 10:03 PM

What the? I was only kidding about the option....

*ZariusTwo* · 02-15-2004, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raphael90

I voted for Disney staying an individual...I would prefer Disney not dissolve into some big corporate media...

But there already a big corporate pile of s*it, I say let Comcast buy their asses out.

**Machias Banshee** · 02-15-2004, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reznorite420

What the? I was only kidding about the option....

I considered it a good idea...

Demonfox38 · 02-15-2004, 10:30 PM

Well, now. Isn't that just special.

Disney's gotten so weird anymore that it's hard really give a rat's butt about it. Like, Lilo & Stich? WTH?

First generation runs it right, second does nothing to improve on the first's work, and the third runs it straight into the ground.

MW8979 · 02-15-2004, 11:16 PM

If you look at their history, at least cartoon wise, they haven't had any real hits since the 50's. 60's and 70's were filled with bad cartoons that nobody remembers, and the only reason the company stayed afloat is because corporate greed triumphed in the 80's and they opened several more Disney Worlds worldwide. But they didn't actually invest that money in cartoons, just more merchandise. They had a brief, but good renaissance period in the early 90's, but after that they went straight into the ground. Although they now produce many cartoons, they're all terrible, with very unoriginal plots and cliched characters (Pixar movies being an exception). Instead of wasting time and money with their "original" ideas, they should stick to what they did best - do animated covers of classic storybooks. That always got them good audiences and a good reputation and it might bail their asses out now, but only if they get their heads out of their asses first and realize that their traditional prestige is going down faster then Paris Hilton in a tour bus.

*Skeletoncrew* · 02-15-2004, 11:49 PM

Disney. Blech! I just saw an add for "Lion King 1 and a half" Uhhh...NO THANK YOU! We don't want any! Go away and take your stupid cartoons with you!

raphael90 · 02-16-2004, 12:03 AM

I'm sure they'll get bought out or go down the drain...sure sounds like it from what everyone's saying.

Aladdin and Lion King will always be the most memorable movies for me from Disney, Mulan and Emperor's New Groove are faves as well.

**GK Punk** · 02-16-2004, 01:41 AM

It could be a death nail in Disney's coffin.

That's all I have to say to it.

(Poor Tinkerbell, if something happens to disney what will happen to her? THINK OF THE PIXIES!!!)

Gremlin · 02-16-2004, 03:20 AM

If they get bought out by someone, They'll get some kinda guy that can tell them what to do. If that guy wants to make any money at all he'll order Disney to release season sets of all their toons.
Ok, not everyone of them is good but Duck Tales, Tale spin, Rescue Rangers, Darkwing Duck, Winnie the pooh, Dinosaurs and something more that I probably don't remember right now is what I'm hoping to get. Disney is obvously too stupid to realize that their toons could give them some money.
And Next Mutation too if we're (un)lucky

And with someone else callaing the shots, we might even get a decent animated movie from that company, THey did a great job ten years ago with the Lion King but after that there's just been pure crap coming out of that movie factory. I can't imagine it get any worse so...

*Taloniss* · 02-16-2004, 07:43 AM

Disney? Meh...!

They haven't had a good movie in years and since they lost pixar, their screwed. I say get out while they have a decent offer on the table.

*That Matt Guy* · 02-16-2004, 08:14 AM

Unthaw Walt Disney, NOW!

**GK Punk** · 02-16-2004, 08:16 AM

Indeed, it may be time to Morph, young matthew. we have a mission.

*The Defibrillator* · 02-16-2004, 08:19 AM

Someone needs to give Michael Eisner food poisoning.

*That Matt Guy* · 02-16-2004, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grunger_kittie

Indeed, it may be time to Morph, young matthew. we have a mission.

IT'S MORPHIN' TIME!

**GK Punk** · 02-16-2004, 08:33 AM

*nods

Hey dammit why am I the pink ranger???

*That Matt Guy* · 02-16-2004, 08:39 AM

At least you aren't the Blue Ranger...

View Poll Results: What should happen to Disney?!
Stay solo, keep Walt's Dream!	2	13.33%
Go with comcast, I want better cable!	2	13.33%
Eisner should burn in Hell...	5	33.33%
Disney? Meh...	6	40.00%
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02-15-2004, 08:03 PM	#1
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Disney might get bought out?!?! Read This!! "Cable giant Comcast launched a hostile bid to buy Walt Disney (DIS) on Wednesday, a proposal that would create the world's biggest media company.The surprise offer sparked a frenzy of trading on Wall Street, and the Dow Jones closed at its highest since June 2001." Incredible! Discuss this!

02-15-2004, 09:48 PM	#3
raphael90 Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ...down in the sewer listening to Skinny Puppy... Posts: 618	... I voted for Disney staying an individual...I would prefer Disney not dissolve into some big corporate media... __________________ "Babies? These things haven't even been BORN yet!" -Raphael

02-15-2004, 11:49 PM	#10
Skeletoncrew Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bearing in on your spicy brains Posts: 3,275	Disney. Blech! I just saw an add for "Lion King 1 and a half" Uhhh...NO THANK YOU! We don't want any! Go away and take your stupid cartoons with you! __________________ Adult TMNT fan art and fiction contest Now accepting entries!

02-16-2004, 12:03 AM	#11
raphael90 Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ...down in the sewer listening to Skinny Puppy... Posts: 618	.... I'm sure they'll get bought out or go down the drain...sure sounds like it from what everyone's saying. Aladdin and Lion King will always be the most memorable movies for me from Disney, Mulan and Emperor's New Groove are faves as well. __________________ "Babies? These things haven't even been BORN yet!" -Raphael

02-15-2004, 08:21 PM	#2
~~Reznorite420~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,851	Where's the "Disney? Meh..." option?

02-15-2004, 09:57 PM	#4
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	Well, seeing as how Disney's loosing tons of money, and they're closing down a lot of departments... and i've heard from a friend who's aunt works at disney that Pixar left..... this really dosen't supprise me. the last good movie Disney made was Atlantis. And even that wasn't as great as their eairly 90's movies.

02-15-2004, 10:03 PM	#5
~~Reznorite420~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,851	What the? I was only kidding about the option....

02-15-2004, 10:30 PM	#8
Demonfox38 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 531	Well, now. Isn't that just special. Disney's gotten so weird anymore that it's hard really give a rat's butt about it. Like, Lilo & Stich? WTH? First generation runs it right, second does nothing to improve on the first's work, and the third runs it straight into the ground.

02-15-2004, 11:16 PM	#9
MW8979 Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 431	If you look at their history, at least cartoon wise, they haven't had any real hits since the 50's. 60's and 70's were filled with bad cartoons that nobody remembers, and the only reason the company stayed afloat is because corporate greed triumphed in the 80's and they opened several more Disney Worlds worldwide. But they didn't actually invest that money in cartoons, just more merchandise. They had a brief, but good renaissance period in the early 90's, but after that they went straight into the ground. Although they now produce many cartoons, they're all terrible, with very unoriginal plots and cliched characters (Pixar movies being an exception). Instead of wasting time and money with their "original" ideas, they should stick to what they did best - do animated covers of classic storybooks. That always got them good audiences and a good reputation and it might bail their asses out now, but only if they get their heads out of their asses first and realize that their traditional prestige is going down faster then Paris Hilton in a tour bus.

02-16-2004, 01:41 AM	#12
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	It could be a death nail in Disney's coffin. That's all I have to say to it. (Poor Tinkerbell, if something happens to disney what will happen to her? THINK OF THE PIXIES!!!)

02-16-2004, 03:20 AM	#13
Gremlin Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 242	If they get bought out by someone, They'll get some kinda guy that can tell them what to do. If that guy wants to make any money at all he'll order Disney to release season sets of all their toons. Ok, not everyone of them is good but Duck Tales, Tale spin, Rescue Rangers, Darkwing Duck, Winnie the pooh, Dinosaurs and something more that I probably don't remember right now is what I'm hoping to get. Disney is obvously too stupid to realize that their toons could give them some money. And Next Mutation too if we're (un)lucky And with someone else callaing the shots, we might even get a decent animated movie from that company, THey did a great job ten years ago with the Lion King but after that there's just been pure crap coming out of that movie factory. I can't imagine it get any worse so...

02-16-2004, 07:43 AM	#14
Taloniss Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,819	Disney? Meh...! They haven't had a good movie in years and since they lost pixar, their screwed. I say get out while they have a decent offer on the table.

02-16-2004, 08:14 AM	#15
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	Unthaw Walt Disney, NOW!

02-16-2004, 08:16 AM	#16
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Indeed, it may be time to Morph, young matthew. we have a mission.

02-16-2004, 08:19 AM	#17
The Defibrillator Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dee Eff Dubble You Posts: 1,631	Someone needs to give Michael Eisner food poisoning. __________________ My newest signature.

02-16-2004, 08:33 AM	#19
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	*nods Hey dammit why am I the pink ranger???

02-16-2004, 08:39 AM	#20
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	At least you aren't the Blue Ranger...