Disney/FOX Acquisition Thread

[Paulio]

I feel bad for the independent cinemas but the reality their product is less and less of a consumer demand. Most people don't want to go to the theaters anymore. Sure there are demographics that still will go but the niche art houses are a dying breed. Just a sign of the times.

That's an understatement. Theaters always adapt to the changes and have survived the era of television, cable network, VHS, DVD, and Blu-Ray products. There will always be a population that will seek entertainment outside the home, especially compared to what the theater experience has to offer compared to home. The gigaplex model works well for making money for the sake of customer satisfaction. But, the more community-oriented theaters become, the stronger they are. You may have a good point about cable TV, similar to how DVD sales kills VHS.

 

[bob albert]

lol the Disney vault. Scrooge McDuck up to his tricks again!

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Beginning in March, Hulu will be becoming the official streaming home of FX.

 

[Nick]

Beginning in March, Hulu will be becoming the official streaming home of FX.

Swift move by Disney to try and keep Hulu from getting forgotten with all the new streaming services that will be around next year.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

A crap-ton of Fox Films got added to the calendar (yes, I know I was wrong).

 

[Nick]

Five untitled Fox films got added to the release calendar.

You mean untitled Marvel films?

 

[AlexanderMBush]

You mean untitled Marvel films?

Nope! I confused the two, and have now edited it.

I dumb. :bonk:

 

[Nick]

Nope! I confused the two, and have now edited it.

I dumb. :bonk:

Here's to hoping Simpsons 2 and Bob's Burgers are among those films.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Here's to hoping Simpsons 2 and Bob's Burgers are among those films.

Isn't Bob's Burgers supposed to come out in July? I thought they've been public on that one.

As far as The Simpsons Movie 2, that has to be a lock for one of those dates. I also have to wonder if we'll see a proper revamp of Ice Age (or at-least a continuation, considering Disney's going to keep on with Blue Sky at Disney+). I'm additionally curious to wonder where we could see the potential for Alien to pop up, considering it being one of the bigger Fox IP's included.

 

[quinnmac000]

Here's to hoping Simpsons 2 and Bob's Burgers are among those films.

Bob's burgers is already dated for next year. Simpsons 2 is unknown.

But based on the fact that the next Fox animation film is getting the deadly January release date despite being a popular graphic novel, I don't think that bodes well.

 

[Nick]

Isn't Bob's Burgers supposed to come out in July? I thought they've been public on that one.

As far as The Simpsons Movie 2, that has to be a lock for one of those dates. I also have to wonder if we'll see a proper revamp of Ice Age (or at-least a continuation, considering Disney's going to keep on with Blue Sky at Disney+). I'm additionally curious to wonder where we could see the potential for Alien to pop up, considering it being one of the bigger Fox IP's included.

Bob's burgers is already dated for next year. Simpsons 2 is unknown.

But based on the fact that the next Fox animation film is getting the deadly January release date despite being a popular graphic novel, I don't think that bodes well.

I'll believe Bob's Burgers is coming out in 2020 when I see literally anything from the film. There's been radio silence on it. I haven't even heard anyone talking about it as if it's being worked on. Then again maybe i'm just paranoid with how Disney came in and started cancelling projects.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

I'll believe Bob's Burgers is coming out in 2020 when I see literally anything from the film. There's been radio silence on it. I haven't even heard anyone talking about it as if it's being worked on. Then again maybe i'm just paranoid with how Disney came in and started cancelling projects.

I think the fact that they're going in and adding these dates, makes me a bit more..calm about the whole thing. Additionally, they just announced with those dates, Deep Water 2 being in development, plus The Final Duel from Ridley Scott coming next year in limited release from 21CF. The fact that they're moving forward with films, makes me more hopeful.

Also, I think unlike The Simpsons Movie, Bobs Burgers might be better suited to have the marketing start later than usual, considering we're about 7 months out from Bob's Burgers. And even then, you can somewhat say that it's being kept on the downlow like how Universal is so-far with Minions 2, only doing things where it can be applied without having a trailer.

 

[Nick]

Worth noting that through all those new dates and some movies that got moved back, New Mutants stayed put. Looks like Disney/Fox are gonna go forward with a theatrical release.

 

[Paulio]

Really wondering if we're going to expect a Bob's Burger movie trailer coming soon. Probably around the beginning of 2020 due to being quiet about the development lately.

 

[Paulio]

Justice Department repeal could empower Disney, Netflix in culture wars - Polygon

This is bad news for moviegoers, especially those outside major cities with a lot of movie theaters. This is great news for Disney with their ownership of so much content and multiple tent pole franchises though.

 

[Clive]

I'll believe Bob's Burgers is coming out in 2020 when I see literally anything from the film. There's been radio silence on it. I haven't even heard anyone talking about it as if it's being worked on. Then again maybe i'm just paranoid with how Disney came in and started cancelling projects.

I have reason to believe that production is targeting 2020, and any delay will be the result of pure release strategy.

 

[WaterToWade]

Curious to see if you guys think Disney will use any of the following major FOX ips in the parks:
-Ice Age
-Night At the Museum
-Percy Jackson
-Rio

 

[Nick]

Planet of the Apes is more likely than something like Night at the Museum imo. Could be something that gets added to DAK down the line.

 

[WaterToWade]

For some reason, Rio looks like it could fit in AK but ice age even if it seems to have been very sucessful just doesn’t seem likely to me

 

[Paulio]

Ice Age was pretty much a while ago. Night at the Museum pretty much ended its course as well, and I don't think Rio would be used in Animal Kingdom too since Disney could use Zootopia for AK. I don't think there's anything Disney can use from its Fox assets in their parks especially if they're preoccupied with Marvel and Star Wars themed areas at the moment.