Armani Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) The worldwide leader in family entertainment is about to get a great deal more entertaining, as the Walt Disney Company agrees to acquire iconic comic book company Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. More than 5,000 iconic comic book characters will soon be in the hands of Disney, raising serious questions about the future of Marvel video game titles from Activision, Sega, THQ, and the upcoming MMO from Gazillion Entertainment. Under the terms of the agreement, Disney will pay Marvel shareholders $30 per share for their Marvel stock, plus .745 of a share of Disney stock for each share they own. "This transaction combines Marvel's strong global brand and world-renowned library of characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor with Disney's creative skills, unparalleled global portfolio of entertainment properties, and a business structure that maximizes the value of creative properties across multiple platforms and territories," said Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. "Ike Perlmutter and his team have done an impressive job of nurturing these properties and have created significant value. We are pleased to bring this talent and these great assets to Disney." That's Disney's say on the matter, and here is Marvel's, from the official press release: "Disney is the perfect home for Marvel's fantastic library of characters given its proven ability to expand content creation and licensing businesses," said Ike Perlmutter, Marvel's Chief Executive Officer. "This is an unparalleled opportunity for Marvel to build upon its vibrant brand and character properties by accessing Disney's tremendous global organization and infrastructure around the world." Both companies have approved the deal, though it still has to clear the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and various regulatory committees before it can be finalized. Once finalized, Marvel's Perlmutter will continue to oversee Marvel's properties, working with Disney to help integrate the two properties across multiple lines of business. We're staying on top of the situation, with calls out to Disney, Marvel, Activision, THQ, and Sega for comment on what effects this move will have on Marvel-based video game properties. http://kotaku.com/5349341/disney-buys-marvel-for-4-billion Wtf :huh: Edited August 31, 2009 by Armani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terroryst Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 NOOOOOOOO WHAT THE FUCK, MAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1i Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) wat daaa Edited August 31, 2009 by no1i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Damn that's a shame...Disney hasn't produced a good animation movie since Toy Story and Lion King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuoch Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Oh great. More subliminal messages in marvel and disney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMush Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Oh shit. Get ready for some Mickey the hedge hog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenia Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) i <3 disney NOW WE CAN HAVE SPIDERMAN AS A PRINCESS, YEAAA MAN! Edited August 31, 2009 by Millenia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiago Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 NOW WE CAN HAVE SPIDERMAN AS A PRINCESS, YEAAA MAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terroryst Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 NOW WE CAN HAVE SPIDERMAN AS A PRINCESS, YEAAA MAN! I'd have to become a super villain if they did that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinada Hsin Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 The hulk on an episode of hanna montana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xBiscuit Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 no fear. princess sean to the rescue ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Damn that's a shame...Disney hasn't produced a good animation movie since Toy Story and Lion King. Not true. Every Disney/Pixar movie that has been put out, has been an amazing smash hit. And there have been quite a few in the past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terroryst Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Only because of Pixar, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenia Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 disney is beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terroryst Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Yeah, cuz now they got Beast Edited September 1, 2009 by Nitemare92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate. Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Marvel characters in the next Kingdom Hearts ftw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terroryst Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 That actually doesn't sound bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethereal Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 No Marvel characters in KH pls. qq. i prefer to keep them out ^_^ i dont want any kingdom key made out of spider webs t_t;...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amorous Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I love Disney but I'm afraid that it will ruin the whole comic idea. Disney is more of a family company that produces shows and movies made for the children environment. I'm not exactly sure if this could work out in a way that the Marvel fans would like. All we can really do is hope for the best, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethereal Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Now you'll be seeing Disney Characters at a Comic Convention. /no1 And the other way around... Edited September 1, 2009 by Ethereal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terroryst Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Now they're gonna have somebody dressed up as Spidey in Disneyland... The fok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethereal Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 yes omg. imagine disney world......... u_u DISNEY&MARVEL LAND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apo Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 New classic game coming out... Disney vs Capcom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terroryst Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) New classic game coming out... Disney vs Capcom LOL. 3v3; Spidey, Mickey, and Donald Duck vs Ryu, Ken, and Chun Li Edited September 2, 2009 by Nitemare92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaboom Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I'd prefer Goofy, Mickey Mouse, and Spider man vs. Leon Kennedy from RE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
