How Did Disney Acquire Marvel Entertainment?
It first started with Disney CEO Bob Iger bringing up the acquisition idea to Marvel film chief David Maisel. About three months of intense back-and-forth negotiations, the $4-billion deal was struck and announced August 31, 2009. But how did it all go down? The LA Times tells you how. In a new development that could sour slightly Disney's acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, →
Stay Up-to-date with Disney’s D23 Expo from Your Home!
Are you like me and can't attend the awesome mega convergence of Disney goodness at the inaugural Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA? Fear not! You can keep up-to-date on all the exciting happenings from your home or work! Twitter is all ablaze with updates and pictures from the event. Bloggers and podcasters are reporting first-hand reports from the Anaheim Convention Center. Here's →
LOST to have Two Interactive Booths at Disney’s D23 Expo
Francois Chau "Dr. Pierre Chan" and Sterling Beaumon "young Benjamin Linus" will represent the hit ABC TV series LOST at an Exclusive Trading Card Signing, Saturday, September 12th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm! Fans can also see authentic show props, costumes and real set pieces at two interactive booths on the floor of the Anaheim Convention Center at the Disney →
Tim Burton and Robert Zemeckis to Appear at D23 Expo
Disney announced on their Official D23 Twitter page the following EXCITING news!! BREAKING EXPO NEWS! Tim Burton & Robert Zemeckis to appear at Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios Dick Cook's presentation Friday. Definitely amazing news! But heart-breaking as well, since we are unable to attend the D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA. Check out the official Expo schedule. On the official D23, Disney is →
Reaction to Disney Marvel Deal
Fans and industry representatives offer reactions to today's announcement of the Disney's acquisition of Marvel. Newsarama has some great quotes and thoughts on today's big news.
Disney to buy comic book powerhouse Marvel for $4B
WOW! Two of my favorite geek properties are now in the same family?!?! The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday the acquisition of Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock, bringing characters like Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and WALL-E. You know I love Disney. But maybe you didn't know that I've grown up reading →
Disney CEO Says You Might One Day Pay For Hulu Content
According to an Associated Press report, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger believes consumers are willing to paying for online content from Hulu. In April, Disney joined Hulu founders, NBC Universal and News Corp, by providing TV shows and movies to the site. Iger also spoke of Disney's plans for a subscriber-based web site that would offer TV shows, →
Hulu Starts Showing ABC Content
Five episodes of Grey's Anatomy from Season five are now available to Hulu users, PC Magazine is reporting. Hulu announced that, as part of the Hulu Days of Summer promotion, more ABC shows will launch. This new content will include current hits like I Survived a Japanese Game Show and The Superstars, as well as popular shows like Desperate Housewives, Ugly →
Museum to honor life of Disney
Many people don't know the story of Walt Disney the man. His story has become forgotten or many people him to be a made-up corporate figure. But the man that has brought joy to millions upon millions of people worldwide - a 20th-century innovator needs his full story told. Who better to tell it than his descendants? “My dad’s story is an →
