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Marvel and Fox: Reunited and It Feels so Good
So by now, I'm certain you have heard about the over $50 BILLION deal Disney made to acquire a rather large portion of 20th Century FOX. This obviously has huge implications. Years ago, Marvel had to sell off some of its properties to stay in business. Eventually, Disney bought Marvel. Now, Disney bought the company that bought the properties that were sold. Following this, it, essentially, makes it seem like Marvel never sold any of its properties in the first place. With all that in mind, let's take a look at what the deal means. Well, some of what it means, anyways.
By Michael Onstott8 years ago in Geeks
Sorry Fans: The Purpose Of A Great Franchise Movie Isn't to Answer All Your Nerdy Questions
Hollywood goes through fashions, and right now the fashion is undoubtedly extended universes. Whether you're talking about Star Wars or the MCU, the DC Extended Universe or the Universal #Monsterverse, every studio wants to get in on the action.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Two Lessons Comic Book Movies Could Learn From 'Watchmen' Creator Alan Moore!
2016 is the year of the superhero. Marvel is launching Phase 3 of their Cinematic Universe with the epic Captain America: Civil War. DC used 2013's Man of Steel as the launchpad for their own rival Expanded Universe, with the controversial Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and the promising Suicide Squad.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The MCU Timeline Is Breaking Apart, And There's No Going Back
We're heading up to the 10-year anniversary of the MCU, an innovative shared universe that's transformed Hollywood. Unfortunately, every model has weaknesses as well as strengths, and right now, the problems facing the shared universe model are beginning to become visible. The most notable issue is one of continuity.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Forget That X-Men / Avengers Crossover: Here's The Real Reason Why Disney Would Want To Buy 21st Century Fox
CNBC shocked the world this week with the remarkable report that Disney actually held talks to discuss purchasing 21st Century Fox. Although the talks are reportedly on hold right now, the news was enough to leave the Internet buzzing with excitement. Were the deal to go ahead, it would be the most dramatic restructure of the film and TV industry in decades.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Want To Make More IMAX TV Shows: What Lessons Can They Learn From 'Inhumans'?
Marvel's Inhumans released at IMAX cinemas worldwide over the weekend. While the box office numbers weren't great, this is still a bold new venture for IMAX. After all, the series saw IMAX partner with Marvel and ABC to produce a superhero TV show, part of their attempt to increase box office value for the generally quiet Labor Day weekend.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Move Over Marvel — IMAX Almost Missed Out On The Insane Box Office Success Of 'IT' Because Of 'Inhumans'
For IMAX, scheduling is everything. There are only so many IMAX screens in the world, so the company often has to choose between competing titles. If they get it right? Box office bonanza. If they get it wrong though, IMAX miss out on a lot of potential revenue.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Newsflash: Rotten Tomatoes Isn't Impacting Box Office Performance After All
2017 has been a rough year for Hollywood. Although we've had some wonderful surprises, such as Wonder Woman and Dunkirk, the reality is that this summer has seen a 16% drop on last year's box office. You have to go back 20 years to find a slower summer in the multiplex.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Passes 'Iron Man' At The Box Office
Tom Holland's Spider-Man is taking the world by storm! Marvel's latest blockbuster success, Spider-Man: Homecoming hit a box office milestone over the weekend. It made an additional $2.7 million in the domestic box office, bringing the film's domestic total to $318.8 million. That's important because it officially beats Iron Man's $318.4 million domestic total. The student has surpassed the master!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Bye Netflix: Disney Finalizes It Will Stream Marvel And Star Wars Movies After 2018 On Its Own Platform
UPDATE (Sept. 7, 2017 1:39pm): Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced that the Disney and Star Wars movies will run on their own streaming service after theatrical release. Read on for more.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Disclosure Of The BBC's Top-Earning Stars Re-Ignites Global Gender Wage Gap Debate
Just how much is a celebrity worth? We've seen heated debate over celebrity pay over the last couple of years, especially in light of the gender pay gap between men and women in Hollywood. The last few days, though, have seen the UK embroiled in a similar debate, after the BBC disclosed details of their 96 employees who earn more than £150,000 a year. From Doctor Who to Strictly Come Dancing, the pay details have given us a window into a world that's a lot more unequal than we had ever realized.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Netflix Share Prices Plummet - What's Next for the Media Powerhouse?
Today, we learned that a price increase over at Netflix cut subscriber growth to a three-year low. The market reacted pretty much as you'd expect, with shares devalued and a lot of commentators expressing real concerns about Netflix's future direction.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks