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, Jack Kirby’s heirs want to reclaim the rights to his creations.
These creations include Marvel powerhouse icons the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and the Hulk.
It doesn’t mean Disney can’t use the characters, but it does mean they may have to pay the family half of any royalties – and the family will also have the right to license out those franchises.
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, movies and games for a price.
At first read, I was upset. Most networks provide free TV shows on their web site. Why charge? But it all depends on what content Iger means. Is he talking about a Netflix-type site? Or will it be Disney Channel and ABC programming that is currently offered for free? Hopefully, he will provide further details.
What do you think? Is Iger right? Are you willing to pay for online streaming content? Let us know!
