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, →
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 →
