News Round Up 2017

[Lee Matthews]

Oh god, I’ll take Chapek for CEO then

I fully expect James to be on the Disney board and probably run the international stuff like SkyTV in the UK for Disney. That I would be comfortable with because usually I wouldn’t trust th Murdochs as far as I could throw them

 

[rteetz]

News

Express Parking Garage Closes for Six Weeks at Orlando International Airport (MCO)

 

[LSLS]

News

James Murdoch potentially Iger’s replacement?

https://t.co/kT95fdYWWr?amp=1

Wading some murky waters, but my first thought was that would seem like a strange fit because of how I seem to view Fox and Disney political ideology (and how into that I assume both to be). Doing some research, seems Murdoch isn't quite as political as I kind of assumed he was. Guy is pretty young (44), but that is about the extent of the insight I can offer. I think we all know what we would like to see out of Disney, I'll take anyone who can give us that.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Oh god, I’ll take Chapek for CEO then

I fully expect James to be on the Disney board and probably run the international stuff like SkyTV in the UK for Disney. That I would be comfortable with because usually I wouldn’t trust th Murdochs as far as I could throw them

Wonder how Chapek feels .... news got out that he was the leading candidate and based on reactions Disney's response is to spend $60bn to find someone, anyone, else

 

[skier_pete]

Oh god, I’ll take Chapek for CEO then

I fully expect James to be on the Disney board and probably run the international stuff like SkyTV in the UK for Disney. That I would be comfortable with because usually I wouldn’t trust th Murdochs as far as I could throw them

I think Murdoch Jr. running Disney is extremely farfetched. It's just another click-bait article hypothesizing something with no basis in fact.

 

[Keels]

News

Express Parking Garage Closes for Six Weeks at Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Well that REALLY stinks. It really helped avoiding the extra hassle involved in picking people up at the airport and was so convenient for only $1.

 

[eXo]

They could end up owning TV production. They just won’t own the broadcast network, which is different than owning the production studi. It depends on how the deal is composed.

Granted, the details are vague currently - a broadcast network with no content isn't a broadcast network. Fox would still need content for their television networks that Disney legally can't own.

I guarantee Simpsons will not be a part of this deal.

 

[Pete M]

what about new futurama episodes... (a man can dream... a man can dream...)

 

[dina444444]

Granted, the details are vague currently - a broadcast network with no content isn't a broadcast network. Fox would still need content for their television networks that Disney legally can't own.

I guarantee Simpsons will not be a part of this deal.

Broadcast networks do distribute shows that they don’t own. They pay a fee for them. Take for example Big Bang Theory and all of Chuck Lorre shows which are owned by WB but are broadcasted by CBS or Criminal Minds which is a co production between ABC/CBS but is broadcasted on CBS.

 

[rteetz]

Views from inside Disneyland of SWGE thanks to @AMusicLifeForMe

 

[Capang]

Wow it’s really coming along!!

 

[TomServo27]

This articles indicates the Simpson’s would be part of the deal.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/05/disney-fox-deal-to-include-rsns-cement-local-sports-tv-control.html

Disney will get the Avatar and X Men (and other Fox Marvel) franchises. They will get "The Simpsons" from Fox, as well as the FX and NatGeo content to make their entertainment OTT app more compelling.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

This articles indicates the Simpson’s would be part of the deal.

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/05/disney-fox-deal-to-include-rsns-cement-local-sports-tv-control.html

Disney will get the Avatar and X Men (and other Fox Marvel) franchises. They will get "The Simpsons" from Fox, as well as the FX and NatGeo content to make their entertainment OTT app more compelling.

Simpsons in the parks...NO!!!

I know it’s not confirmed, but I wouldn’t like that at all if Disney was to acquire the Simpsons.

 

[eXo]

Broadcast networks do distribute shows that they don’t own. They pay a fee for them. Take for example Big Bang Theory and all of Chuck Lorre shows which are owned by WB but are broadcasted by CBS or Criminal Minds which is a co production between ABC/CBS but is broadcasted on CBS.

They buy old syndicated shows or they buy pilots and then produce shows. No major broadcast network buys all of their prime-time content, the cost would be exorbitant and it would absolutely defeat the entire reason networks exist (hint: to make money).

Are we just arguing for the sake of arguing here? Is this wishful thinking on the part of people here that Simpsons and Futurama will become Disney properties, and somehow you think my dose of reality is raining on your parade?

The simple fact is Simpsons alone generate nearly half a billion a year in revenue from merchandise alone, and that doesn't include licensing and syndication. Disney doesn't need, or want, a franchise like that. And Fox can't sell their TV networks to Disney, and their TV networks aren't worth anything without the shows that run on them. So *if* Fox wanted to sell their TV side, they *need* shows like The Simpsons in order to make it a viable deal.

 

[TomServo27]

Simpson’s writers called this a long time ago in season 10.

 

[IanDLBZF from MCMagic]

Simpsons in the parks...NO!!!

I know it’s not confirmed, but I wouldn’t like that at all if Disney was to acquire the Simpsons.

They can't due to NBC Comcast having an agreement already with Fox.

 

[rteetz]

They can't due to NBC Comcast having an agreement already with Fox.

They would pay Disney though for using the rights like they do now with Fox if Disney does buy Fox.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

They would pay Disney though for using the rights like they do now with Fox if Disney does buy Fox.

And I am sure it will pain Disney to take their money

 

[IanDLBZF from MCMagic]

They would pay Disney though for using the rights like they do now with Fox if Disney does buy Fox.

Just like with Marvel I am pretty sure.

 

[AzzySpazbourne]

Oh my goodness. I don't think Futurama will actually go in the parks, but if somehow they did...
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Even more than Disney already does. My husband and I would never leave.

How about at Tomorrowland Dance Party or M&G Epcot Innoventions.