OLD MAN LOGAN Writer Mark Millar Explains How The Disney Merger is Bad For Fox But Good For The X-MEN
Comic book writer Mark Miller, who is best known for writing Old Man Logan and the creator of Kick-Ass and Kingsman, had been a consultant at Fox for a few years. He's helped out with the development of some of the Marvel properties at the studio. After the Disney and Fox merger deal closed, he discussed the pros and cons of it on Twitter.
He said that the deal was good for Disney, but bad for Fox because of all the extra levels of bureaucracy that will creep into the creative aspect of the films they make. He also touches on the X-Man franchise and says that it's good that Disney and Marvel could help give it a fresh start.
Millar makes some really good points in his little rant. One of the biggest things that he mentions is that he doesn't see Marvel or Disney making big gambles on films like Fox made with Deadpool and Logan. Now, Disney CEO Bob Iger said yesterday that Deadpool would be able to keep its R-rated direction and that they were looking at the opportunity to develop a "Marvel-R brand". That seems like it could be a gamble for Disney, but we'll just have to wait and see once things get rolling.
Read over what Mark Millar had to say about the merger below and tell us what you think about his thoughts.
Good for Disney, bad for Fox as extra levels of bureaucracy creep into creative. Also bad for talent as agents have one less studio bidding for projects. I see zero upside to this, beautiful gambles like Deadpool never happening at Disney. https://t.co/pGJjDbC8YN
— Mark Millar (@mrmarkmillar) December 14, 2017
X-Men/ Wolvie hit-rate very good at Fox, 6 out of 9 working well. But they're tired now & need a recharge. This is one area Disney could help as it's a fresh start. https://t.co/S2uCvrsgpq
— Mark Millar (@mrmarkmillar) December 14, 2017
I think I'm also alone in not really caring about seeing all the franchises crossing over. Too many characters just becomes impenetrable to a mainstream audience. Marvel's simplicity has been a great strength.
— Mark Millar (@mrmarkmillar) December 14, 2017
A final thought: If Marvel had X-Men & FF 5 years ago would they have made Guardians or Ant-Man? Disney will only make specific number per year. I hope the audience doesn't lose more unique projects now.
— Mark Millar (@mrmarkmillar) December 14, 2017
Regardless, I have close friends at both studios and hope this works out well (just as I wished my Marvel publishing pals well when Disney took them over in 2009).
— Mark Millar (@mrmarkmillar) December 14, 2017