tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post3946956801334760087..comments2024-01-06T19:03:20.285-08:00Comments on Blue Sky Disney: Conflicts of Interest...Honor Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05346050126873050983noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-66008047457104725072009-09-05T10:01:02.721-07:002009-09-05T10:01:02.721-07:00Louie,
I didn't say that DC didn't have g...Louie,<br /><br />I didn't say that DC didn't have good villains, or some really great villains. The Joker, Darkseid and Lex Luthor are the best. I just said that Marvel has better ones on the balance. <br /><br />-------------------------<br /><br />dl0fosho,<br /><br />Maybe it's a matter of taste, but I've liked every cartoon DC has made since <i>Batman: The Animated Series</i>. <i>Superman, Justice League</i> and <i>Batman Beyond</i> for the old continuity, <i>The Batman, Teen Titans</i> and <i>Legion of Superheroes</i> for the new. Relative to Marvel I admit that I did like <i>X-Men: Evolution</i>, but the 60's <i>Spiderman</i> and 90's <i>X-Men</i> only get nostalgia points. <br /><br />For movies, if we just take the current era of <i>Batman Begins</i> onwards, well, the only one I didn't like was <i>Superman Returns</i>. Okay, I ignored <i>Catwoman</i> and <i>Constantine</i>. But both Batmans, <i>The Fountain, Watchmen</i> and <i>V for Vendetta</i> give me high hopes for <i>Jonah Hex, Deadman</i> and <i>Lobo</i>. Heck, I started reading Jonah's comics just to prep for the movie. <br /><br />I grant that <i>Spiderman</i> was a clinic on making an engaging superhero movie that captures <i>it</i> about the character, and <i>Spiderman 2</i> was also good, and <i>Iron-Man</i>. But contrast that against the messes that were, well, <i>everything else</i>, be it X-Men, Fantastic Four, Punisher, Hulk, Daredevil and Elektra, Ghost Rider, and Blade. The fact that Marvel keeps trying to reboot franchises that started this same decade really says something.Cory Grosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12141983255020503557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-83899848751479023902009-09-03T08:47:13.424-07:002009-09-03T08:47:13.424-07:00In a perfect world, Disney wouldn't be "b...In a perfect world, Disney wouldn't be "buying" ANY characters. It would be creating its own. It would also build its on AAs, and speaking of which, hey, Hunter, how about that new Fantasmic Dragon, huh? All big and wobbly and plastic and...meh. No commentary from you? Did you miss the memo? Is this even a Disney blog any more?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-17138961707387467562009-09-03T01:37:27.372-07:002009-09-03T01:37:27.372-07:00@ Cory Gross - I beg to differ that DC has better ...@ Cory Gross - I beg to differ that DC has better movies and cartoons. X-men, Spiderman (90s), Spiderman and his amazing friends, spectacular spiderman are all classic marvel cartoons. The only great DC cartoons are Batman: TAS and Batman Beyond and maybe Superman: TAS. Both companies have an equal amount of great movies and cartoons. x2, spiderman 2, iron man all rank at the top of great comic book movies along with The Dark Knight and the original superman. I don't think either company has a leg up on the other they both have great franchises although I tend to love Marvel alot more. haha. Just personal preference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-53420071533534117132009-09-02T09:58:35.115-07:002009-09-02T09:58:35.115-07:00Cory, you think Marvel has better villains?
Ever ...Cory, you think Marvel has better villains?<br /><br />Ever heard of the Joker?<br /><br />Best.<br /><br />Villain.<br /><br />Ever.King Louienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-80198841456326356252009-09-02T09:33:54.032-07:002009-09-02T09:33:54.032-07:00I don't read either, I'm a creator owned c...I don't read either, I'm a creator owned comic guy ALL the way, but I too lean DC's way. <br />And I also think that DC's "cleaner" image fits Disney better, but what are you going to do?<br />Although for the theme parks Marvel is MUCH better since DC is tied to Six Flags. Wouldn't that be embarassing, "why are Disney's characters at Tragic Mountain Mom?"jeditednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-35486894097641846612009-09-01T23:19:04.851-07:002009-09-01T23:19:04.851-07:00The weird thing I've noticed about the Coke an...The weird thing I've noticed about the Coke and Pepsi of the comic-book world is that DC has the better heroes and Marvel has the better villains. <br /><br />Heck, the only Marvel heroes that make any kind of sense are Captain America and the X-Men. Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, The Flash, The Atom, Aquaman, Plastic Man... Those aren't just superheroes: they're superhero archetypes. I'd even take Sandman and Jonah Hex over whatever a Spiderman or a Fantastic Four is. But then, I haven't bothered to pick up a Marvel comic for 20 years, make of that what one will. <br /><br />Of course, in the balance, DC also has the better movies and cartoons, probably because they also have the better heroes. The most shocking thing I hear coming out of the deal is Marvel fans complaining about the company's supposed loss of creative integrity... What creative integrity?! Disney just wants to skim from the fact that Marvel produces brainless summer pablum for the same people that keep Underworld and Final Destination being profitable franchises. Marvel should be so lucky as to have Disney wreck its creative integrity. <br /><br />Whoa, end rant.Cory Grosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12141983255020503557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-35846476126990882792009-09-01T17:18:31.825-07:002009-09-01T17:18:31.825-07:00I am with you, Honor. DC all the way. Honestly,...I am with you, Honor. DC all the way. Honestly, given the alignment with WB, I've been glad that the Mouse has stayed away from the funny books.<br /><br />That said, there are great possibilities out there, like:<br /><br />1) A POWERS animated prime time series, with Brad Bird as Exec Producer (that would so ROCK!).<br /><br />2) The Rocketeer introduced into the Marvel Universe, perhaps wrapped up in the same continuity as 1940's Cap and Submariner, only with a left coast slant...eventually rehabbing this awesome character so he can be reintroduced to film, etc. (Does Disney have any rights to Daven Stevens' character anymore?)<br /><br />3) A fifth Disney Cruise Ship: The Disney MarvelAracuanbirdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-22129936703672923022009-09-01T15:44:10.369-07:002009-09-01T15:44:10.369-07:00I couldn't be happyier.. Until Spider-Man and ...I couldn't be happyier.. Until Spider-Man and Mickey Mouse are in the same film, Make Mine Marvel (AND DISNEY)!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-68650134641309801132009-09-01T15:09:11.783-07:002009-09-01T15:09:11.783-07:00Maybe they can work on some more crossovers betwee...Maybe they can work on some more crossovers between Marvel and D.C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-53425666218627357062009-09-01T14:41:38.182-07:002009-09-01T14:41:38.182-07:00Man, I'm a DC guy too, and your thoughts fairl...Man, I'm a DC guy too, and your thoughts fairly well sum up how I feel. But of course, WB is home to all film and TV ventures DC, so no change at all to come there.<br /><br />But this deal also reminds me of Disney's purchase of the CrossGen catalog some years back. I was a faithful reader of <i>Ruse</i>, <i>Sojourn</i> and <i>Mystic</i>, and was somewhat hopeful Disney might still breath some life into bringing the line back somehow. But it's been too long now, and if it ever happens, Disney will need to invest a lot to build up their universe all over again.<br /><br />But good luck to Marvel and Disney on this. I envy the apparent creative freedom Disney will laud on Marvel during this relationship.Gone2Disneylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696882845284932764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-83701716323633395112009-09-01T12:29:52.600-07:002009-09-01T12:29:52.600-07:00Nah, no chance. If Disney want comic books or supe...Nah, no chance. If Disney want comic books or superheroes, Marvel is easily the best option (irrespective of DC's owners).<br /><br />The characters are just soooo much better. lol.<br />j/k<br /><br />It's all a bit surreal isn't it!<br /><br />At the minute I'm feeling as though Disney are trying to buy up everything that I like.<br /><br />Maybe I should get prepared for a takeover of my local football team, video game developers, musicians, tv networks...swatsinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-45900835470457279872009-09-01T11:27:53.728-07:002009-09-01T11:27:53.728-07:00If having John Lasseter in Marvel's corner is ...If having John Lasseter in Marvel's corner is a good idea, what about having some of Marvel's creatives in Pixar and Disney's corner? Communication is not a one-way street. This could be a great boon for both sides.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033520437729077065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-37625264178770537522009-09-01T10:27:18.645-07:002009-09-01T10:27:18.645-07:00You think Warner would give up DC Comics?
To para...You think Warner would give up DC Comics?<br /><br />To paraphrase Charlton Heston: "When you pry it from their cold, dead hands!"Elite Mediumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244647450237014911.post-4701564847340647552009-09-01T09:58:38.166-07:002009-09-01T09:58:38.166-07:00Reminds me of the kids I grew up with always argui...Reminds me of the kids I grew up with always arguing over Ford v. Chevy. Most of them wound up in Juvie.<br />DC. Marvel. Whatever.<br />Besides, who's to say Iger isn't looking at DC next?<br />One Mouse to rule them all. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com