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Yes, the brands they own that don't have good multipliers seem like they're starting to slow them down. Stuff like Marvel and Star Wars integrate into their sys
by TheGRS 3y ago
Yes, the brands they own that don't have good multipliers seem like they're starting to slow them down. Stuff like Marvel and Star Wars integrate into their system extremely well.
ESPN is odd because it is a multiplier on its own, but doesn't really seem to generate any money outside of advertising. The sports teams and their own live events benefit from the ESPN system though. I don't know who would buy that brand, it made the most sense as its own cash cow.
Personally I've seen Disney weather many storms in the past, they have pushed out a lot of stinkers and have even had long periods of duds. But their back catalog and branding always remained strong. Disneyland will probably continue to make profitable returns and continue to be a destination. And honestly they may have just focused on the wrong things when it came to streaming, its possible it'll rally with a different focus, like something that strengthens their brand in the long run. I guess I don't really see Disney declining in the wrong run as long as they can make adjustments and play to their strengths again, while ditching the stuff that is weighing them down.
- gumby 3y ago> Stuff like Marvel and Star Wars integrate into their system extremely well. The market appears to have reached the fatigue point with those (and Indiana Jones). Either they mismanaged the brands or properly milked them heavily while the market was hot. I suspect the latter, perhaps intentionally. Even the Beatles faded with time. ESPN's big money maker turned out to have been cable carriage fees (I assume the same was true for ABC, but don't know). That is augering. I'm not a huge fan of Disney as a cultural influence but, as you note, they have survived pervious difficult periods and will probably profit from the new world that is developing.
- slowmovintarget 3y agoI'd guess that "the market" would be perfectly happy with good movies in the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film franchises. What we've been getting is "deconstructions of the patriarchy" instead. That is, rather than continue the story of beloved characters, or have them become beloved mentors for a new generation, Disney has taken male characters, painted them as weak, stupid, or damaged, then inserted a female that is already completely awesome without any learning or earning. Said female berates the beloved character throughout the movie, then saves the day instead of the male character. They did this in Indy 5, they did this in the new Star Wars movies, they did this in Marvel's Secret Invasion, and She Hulk... And it's awful.
- gumby 3y agoI guess I…don’t see it that way? But I only watched the Star Wars live action material, not the other stuff.