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They probably realized by now there is not much value left in that old version of Mickey. It's the newer self of Mickey (different looks and character) that bri
by TonyTrapp 3y ago
They probably realized by now there is not much value left in that old version of Mickey. It's the newer self of Mickey (different looks and character) that brings in the money, but even that is becoming less relevant these days, I think? That's why they have bought so much IP which appeals to more people than Mickey Mouse.
- hinkley 3y agoSomeone pointed out to me that Winnie the Pooh brings in more money than Mickey, and his copyright is just about the same timeframe. Everyone assumes The Mouse is what Disney is shitting bricks over and it's just as likely it's the silly ol' bear instead.
- Closi 3y agoHmm I’m not sure - that might be true for movies but is it true for merch? Think of all the Mickey ears that get sold at the parks. Either way there is a boatload of Mickey related revenue still…
- thfuran 3y agoDisney doesn't need to rely on IP protection to maintain a hand in merch sales in their own parks.
- Closi 3y agoSure, but the claim was that Winnie the Pooh currently brings in more money than Mickey.
- hinkley 3y agoI don’t have the link anymore but at the time I was sent to a breakdown that was above $5B for all Winnie, and around 4 for Mickey and friends. Obviously not nothing, and the fact they are close together doesn’t give Disney a ramp down once PD starts affecting them.
- Closi 3y agoThis link puts Winnie at about half the merch revenue of Mickey recently. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_media_franchises#cite_note-58 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_media... Still a substantial franchise though, and looks like it got a bit of a boost around 2005 & 2011 where some newer movies got released.
- KerrAvon 3y agoPooh as a concept is already in the public domain. Disney's rendition of Pooh doesn't happen until I think sometime in the 1960's, so it'll be a while.
- NewJazz 3y agohttps://lukemcgarry.com/product/pooh-in-the-public-domain-print/ https://lukemcgarry.com/product/pooh-in-the-public-domain-pr...
- yencabulator 3y agoHow many kids recognize Pooh without the red shirt? Without it, he's just a bear.
- crooked-v 3y agoThere's actually a an ongoing run of pretty funny cartoons [1] using the old designs and characterization elements, though with a strong streak of more modern absurdist humor. [1]: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderful_World_of_Mickey_Mouse https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderful_World_of_Micke...
- kgwxd 3y agoSince having my first kid 15 years ago, I haven't meet a single kid that cares about Mickey in the slightest. Their parents sometimes shove it in their face but you can tell they don't care as much about it as something newer.
- cool_dude85 3y agoLucky fellow not to have to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.