Disney and Marvel

Disney and Marvel explores the groundbreaking merger between Disney, a family entertainment giant, and Marvel, a comic book powerhouse, and how this alliance reshaped Hollywood and global popular culture. The book explains how Disney strategically acquired Marvel to secure valuable intellectual property, fueling expansion into new markets and cementing dominance in the entertainment industry. For example, Marvel's near-bankruptcy in the 1990s highlights the precariousness that Disney helped overcome. The book uniquely balances both the business and creative angles of the merger, examining financial implications alongside creative transformations, like adapting comic characters for blockbuster films.

The book unfolds in three parts, beginning with a detailed history of Disney and Marvel before the merger, highlighting their respective challenges. It then scrutinizes the acquisition itself, dissecting the negotiation process and strategic rationale from Disney's perspective. Finally, it explores the post-acquisition era, focusing on Disney's integration of Marvel, the creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and the broader cultural phenomenon of superhero films, making it essential for those seeking to understand corporate strategy, media trends, and the evolution of superhero storytelling.

© 2025 Publifye (E-bog): 9788235214881

Oversættere: AI

Release date

E-bog: 24. februar 2025