Morning news, straight from Reuters:
QuoteNEW YORK (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co said on Monday it plans to buy Marvel Entertainment Inc for $4 billion in a deal that would add characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four to its entertainment empire.
Full story here (http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN3143303120090831).
So, Pixar AND Marvel under the same umbrella?
Wow I didn't realize Marvel was worth that much money.
Quote from: boulet;325521Wow I didn't realize Marvel was worth that much money.
Think of the money Iron Man made last year.
Good idea: Let Pixar make a flick about Power Pack
Bad idea: Let Pixar make a flick about Power Pack featuring Wolverine
I can see it now.... "What If Goofy knocked up Jean Grey?"
God. That sucks. Sigh.
When faced with bad news, boys, we must adapt. Cowboy up and start looking forward to Disney-Marvel's Blade on Ice.
I don't think this sucks at all.
It caused my stocks to rise by 5%.
Warren Ellis on Twitter: (http://twitter.com/warrenellis/status/3667886996)
Quoteso I got this phone call from Joe Quesada and it was just the sound of him rubbing himself with money and now I am confused
8:53 AM Aug 31st from web
Why is everyone at Marvel making quacking noises today? It's horrible.
9:02 AM Aug 31st from web
@JoeQuesada Yes. Am wearing the mouse ears. AND NOTHING ELSE.
9:14 AM Aug 31st from web
Hm. Have been instructed to make Bambi a member of the X-Men.
2:15 PM Aug 31st from twhirl
I'm sure my new corporate overlords will enjoy the forthcoming graphic novel ASTONISHING X-MEN: DOE-EYED MEAT GEYSER.
2:17 PM Aug 31st from twhirl
Okay. No more Disney/Marvel jokes. I swear. Really.
2:38 PM Aug 31st from twhirl
:D