Mouse Meets Marvel

The Animated Acquisition  -

September 3rd, 2009

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Deciding they were tired of having rides only the “10 and under” set can appreciate, Disney announced earlier this week that they will be purchasing Marvel Entertainment in hopes of designing some roller coasters that actually go upside down. Okay, not necessarily Disney’s words or rationale, but lets hope it’s one of the exciting ideas birthed from this marriage.  Speaking of marriage, there is no word on which of the Disney Princesses Thor plans on hammering first, but we do know a Storm that Jack Sparrow wouldn’t mind sailing his vessel into.  
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Numbers

5,000

comic book heroes in the Marvel universe. It all began over 70 years ago in 1939 with The Human Torch.

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Quote

I always felt that if I had a superpower, I wouldn’t immediately run out to the store and buy a costume.

Stan Lee, comic book writer, editor, and former President and Chairman of Marvel Comics

Words
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noun.     1. A full-page drawing on the cover or inside a comic book most often used as the title and credit page of a story. A double splash is a two-page spread.

A triple splash is the amount of dry vermouth a particular writer likes in his martinis.

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Fact

Disney re-releases their classic films in a 10-year cycle, which they call “The Vault.” Using this concept, Disney is able to recreate demand and get the most out of their movies decades after their initial release. The crafty studio is also known for getting the most out of their dance choreography.

The List

Building on the House of Mouse

1993 Miramax Films
1995 Capital Cities/ABC and picked up 80% stake in ESPN
2001 Fox Family Worldwide, now known as the ABC Family Channel
2004 Jim Henson Productions
2006 Pixar Animation Studios
The Bottom Line

Start rolling your change. This $4 billion deal means it will cost just a tad more to take the kids to see Mickey … and Spidey.

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