The Walt Disney Company is renaming the Twentieth Century Fox movie studio by dropping the ‘Fox’ in its title, after acquiring it last year! According to a Disney spokesman, Disney is dropping ‘fox’ and renaming it Twentieth Century Studios. This is also the same for its sister studio traditionally known
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Creative Control Over Deadpool and X-Men Franchises Officially Given to Kevin Feige
Creative Control Over Deadpool and X-Men Franchises Officially Given to Kevin Feige. Though the Disney-Fox merger became official in the spring, the merger has been rather slow going as the two companies figure out what and who will stay and go. Fox Studios head, Emma Watts, had been rumored to
Josh Brolin Wants to Play Cable in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Josh Brolin Wants to Play Cable in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the acquisition of Fox by Disney, the rights to Deadpool and affiliated characters now belong to the mouse, so Josh Brolin’s wish just might come true. Brolin has the best of both worlds in this instance. Though his
Another Round of Layoffs Hits Disney and Fox Film Studios
Another Round of Layoffs Hits Disney and Fox Film Studios. As the two entertainment conglomerates are woven together, there is an effort to reduce redundancies within the studios. The Hollywood Reporter brought notice to the layoffs, which occurred on Wednesday, June 19th. Though an official number has not been released
Approximately 4,000 Layoffs Expected at Walt Disney Studios and 20th Century Fox Due To Merger
Approximately 4,000 Layoffs Expected at Walt Disney Studios and 20th Century Fox Due To Merger. According to Variety, the first wave of layoffs occurred on March 21st with the firing of several dozen executives at 21st Century Fox. Both Disney and what remains of the Murdoch Family’s assets, now called
Disney-Fox Announce Featured Film Theatrical Release Schedule for 2019-2027
Disney-Fox Announce Featured Film Theatrical Release Schedule for 2019-2027. The Walt Disney Studios has unveiled its upcoming slate following the recent acquisition of the Fox film studios, including changes to previously dated films and a number of major additions. Take a look at what is to come from Disney, Disney-Pixar,
Disney Would Cast New Wolverine Actor For MCU/Fox Merger
Disney Would Cast New Wolverine Actor For MCU/Fox Merger. Hugh Jackman would be replaced with a younger actor who would better fit the role of ‘Wolverine’ if the character were to make an appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). According to Disney and Kevin Feige, executive producer of Marvel Studios,
Disney and Fox Respond to Lawsuit Regarding Abandoned Malaysian Theme Park
On Monday, November 26, 2018, news spread like wildfire about Disney and Fox being sued by Genting Malaysia Berhad for wrongfully abandoning a previously contracted 21st Century Fox films theme park. Genting claims Disney ultimately pulled the plug on the theme park after the Disney/Fox deal was struck despite a
Disney Expected To Have a Profitable Third Quarter Despite Solo and Uncertainty Around Fox Merger
According to a recent report in DEADLINE, Wall Street analyst Steven Cahall is predicting a profitable third quarter for the Walt Disney Company despite the poor performance of Solo and the uncertainty that remains among media analysts regarding the merger between Disney and Fox. Despite these shortcomings, Cahill still rates The Walt Disney
A Disney Fox Amended Merger was Announced Today
A Disney Fox amended merger was announced today by 21st Century Fox. When announced in December, the purchase price was $52.4 billion – or right at $28 per share. This amended offer has increased that price to $38 per share – or just over $71 billion. The amended and restated Disney
