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 To Build Young Adult Fairy Saga Around Miley Cyrus
The Hannah Montana star will play a pretty fairy in the Wings Saga According to Variety, Disney acquired the rights to Wings, a young adult fairy novel written by Aprilynne Pike. Miley Cyrus will play Laurel, a 15-year-old girl who discovers she is a fairy sent among humans to guard the gateway to Avalon. While attending a large high school, Laurel →
Hong Kong lawmakers approve Disney expansion
Theme Park to expand by 23 percent with three new theme areas. Friday, Hong Kong lawmakers approved a government plan to spend HK$3.63 billion ($468 million) to expand Hong Kong Disneyland, reports Reuters. Hong Kong Disneyland is the smallest of Disney's five resorts. Attendance has been far below targeted estimates. The government hopes the expansion will boost long term attendance. Click here to read →
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 →
Disney’s Hong Kong Plan Hits Blockage
Last week the Walt Disney Company and Hong Kong agreed at a cost of 3.5 billion Hong Kong dollars ($450 million) to expand Hong Kong Disneyland. This expansion is an effort to boost the park's fortunes. Saturday, Hong Kong lawmakers now require the governement and the Walt Disney Co. to disclose the theme park's performance before approving the expansion plan. Click →
