Disney trying to buy Pixar? WHAT????

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 3:55 pm

Me · Post by Me » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:20 pm

At least it looks like most of the key people will stay on. Also, I'm pleased to see the Pixar remains opposed to Toy Story 3.

freedomforGod · Post by **freedomforGod** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:24 pm

I thought Disney already owned Pixar.

Me · Post by Me » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:26 pm

No, they were just in a co-financing and distribution deal, similar to what Disney and Walden did with TCON.

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:26 pm

No, Pixar has been around for a long time. Since the early 90's Pixar and Disney had a distribution agreement that gave Disney 60% of the profits. That agreement ends in June when Cars is released. Disney didn't want to lose Pixar (b/c they have become incapable of making animated blockbusters), hence this new deal.

freedomforGod · Post by **freedomforGod** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:31 pm

OH....Ok, I was not sure if I was wright or not but I understand what is going on thanks explaning.

AIO Psyche · Post by **AIO Psyche** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 5:31 pm

Jonathan wrote:And it's done.

*beats head against wall while screaming*

WHY???????????

WHAT IS JOBS THINKING?????

*sigh*

Maybe this isn't as bad an idea as it seems.

*hates Pixar and Jobs for giving in*

STRYPER · Post by **STRYPER** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 4:37 pm

Actually I don't think they gave in as much as Jobs pulled out another brilliant business move.

Jobs is no dummy (as you helped argue earlier in this thread) you have trust that he knows what he is doing.

I think the biggest thing about this whole announcement is Lasseter's leaving Pixar. True, he will have a tremendous impact on his area of Disney and might make animated films something to go see again like they were in the early 90's, but Pixar will really miss him.

But in retrospect, there are other creative minds that can and have stepped up to the task at Pixar while Disney looks lost. So this is probably the best thing with BOTH companies in mind.

Overall, I'm extremely excited to see what will happen in the next 2 years or so

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 8:01 pm

I agree. When this first was announced, but from what I've been reading, it sounds like Disney is going to let Pixar do what it's done; or leave well-enough alone. Which is a smart move on their part b/c Pixar obviously knows what they're doing.

Thursday Next · Post by **Thursday Next** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:46 pm

I was talking to my sister online and she said that the CS people at her school had a moment of silence when they heard the news.

STRYPER · Post by **STRYPER** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 3:48 pm

AIO Psyche · Post by **AIO Psyche** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:33 pm

STRYPER wrote:CS?

My thoughts exactly..............

Thursday Next · Post by **Thursday Next** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:22 pm

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