So, serious consequences of the Disney-Fox merger:
Long story short, the modern-day economics of TV are tight. Ad sales barely cover the cost of shows anymore -- they only truly become profitable when they wind up on other platforms like Netflix or Adult Swim. While TV channels in the past have bought shows from all kinds of studios, even direct competitors, most shows are now essentially made in-house. Today, all but four shows aired by Fox are also made by Fox.
The next wrinkle is that the merger doesn't include the Fox network. This means once the merger is finished, Fox literally won't have an in-house production studio anymore. Rupert Murdoch has said, repeatedly, that the new Fox network would focus on news, sports and live events, which are cheap to produce. Financially, it doesn't make sense for Fox to buy a full slate of scripted shows anymore.
What does this mean for the Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob's Burgers? Will they move to another network, or streaming? Will this be the thing that finally ends the Simpsons? (For the love of God, try to at least put some creativity into your snarky retort to that one.)
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So, serious consequences of the Disney-Fox merger:
Long story short, the modern-day economics of TV are tight. Ad sales barely cover the cost of shows anymore -- they only truly become profitable when they wind up on other platforms like Netflix or Adult Swim. While TV channels in the past have bought shows from all kinds of studios, even direct competitors, most shows are now essentially made in-house. Today, all but four shows aired by Fox are also made by Fox.
The next wrinkle is that the merger doesn't include the Fox network. This means once the merger is finished, Fox literally won't have an in-house production studio anymore. Rupert Murdoch has said, repeatedly, that the new Fox network would focus on news, sports and live events, which are cheap to produce. Financially, it doesn't make sense for Fox to buy a full slate of scripted shows anymore.
What does this mean for the Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob's Burgers? Will they move to another network, or streaming? Will this be the thing that finally ends the Simpsons? (For the love of God, try to at least put some creativity into your snarky retort to that one.)
The short answer is that Disney will look at whatever franchises are profitable enough to merit funding a studio and continue them, and end the rest. I don't see Simpsons ending if Disney has anything to say about it.
So, serious consequences of the Disney-Fox merger:
Long story short, the modern-day economics of TV are tight. Ad sales barely cover the cost of shows anymore -- they only truly become profitable when they wind up on other platforms like Netflix or Adult Swim. While TV channels in the past have bought shows from all kinds of studios, even direct competitors, most shows are now essentially made in-house. Today, all but four shows aired by Fox are also made by Fox.
The next wrinkle is that the merger doesn't include the Fox network. This means once the merger is finished, Fox literally won't have an in-house production studio anymore. Rupert Murdoch has said, repeatedly, that the new Fox network would focus on news, sports and live events, which are cheap to produce. Financially, it doesn't make sense for Fox to buy a full slate of scripted shows anymore.
What does this mean for the Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob's Burgers? Will they move to another network, or streaming? Will this be the thing that finally ends the Simpsons? (For the love of God, try to at least put some creativity into your snarky retort to that one.)
The short answer is that Disney will look at whatever franchises are profitable enough to merit funding a studio and continue them, and end the rest. I don't see Simpsons ending if Disney has anything to say about it.
Honestly, I could see things going either way on The Simpsons. It's lasted so long because it makes so much money outside of TV, but even then it's run into cost squeezes. The last-minute firing of Alf Clausen could be a big sign that it really doesn't make too much sense for things to continue. Folks want raises, after all.
...or maybe that's just Fox's position. Maybe Disney sees greater value in whoring out properties into infinity, and that the Simpsons could be a pillar for decades to come.
Personally, while I think the show's still good, I'd like to see it wrap up before any of the major cast dies. 30 seasons would be a great place to stop. Maybe a second movie.
So, serious consequences of the Disney-Fox merger:
Long story short, the modern-day economics of TV are tight. Ad sales barely cover the cost of shows anymore -- they only truly become profitable when they wind up on other platforms like Netflix or Adult Swim. While TV channels in the past have bought shows from all kinds of studios, even direct competitors, most shows are now essentially made in-house. Today, all but four shows aired by Fox are also made by Fox.
The next wrinkle is that the merger doesn't include the Fox network. This means once the merger is finished, Fox literally won't have an in-house production studio anymore. Rupert Murdoch has said, repeatedly, that the new Fox network would focus on news, sports and live events, which are cheap to produce. Financially, it doesn't make sense for Fox to buy a full slate of scripted shows anymore.
What does this mean for the Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob's Burgers? Will they move to another network, or streaming? Will this be the thing that finally ends the Simpsons? (For the love of God, try to at least put some creativity into your snarky retort to that one.)
The short answer is that Disney will look at whatever franchises are profitable enough to merit funding a studio and continue them, and end the rest. I don't see Simpsons ending if Disney has anything to say about it.
Honestly, I could see things going either way on The Simpsons. It's lasted so long because it makes so much money outside of TV, but even then it's run into cost squeezes. The last-minute firing of Alf Clausen could be a big sign that it really doesn't make too much sense for things to continue. Folks want raises, after all.
...or maybe that's just Fox's position. Maybe Disney sees greater value in whoring out properties into infinity, and that the Simpsons could be a pillar for decades to come.
Personally, while I think the show's still good, I'd like to see it wrap up before any of the major cast dies. 30 seasons would be a great place to stop. Maybe a second movie.
Simpsons as a brand was unrivaled in the sheer scope and worth across the world until (maybe) the Marvel Expanded Universe or Star Wars revival. Hundreds of millions in merchandise alone is sold using the brand each year. There is no way you buy Fox Entertainment without wanting to keep that goose laying eggs.
There probably is a nonzero chance of Disney keeping The Simpsons going without Groening or the original cast.
Heh, that would REALLY cause the Simpsons Sucks Now crowd's heads to explode.
Honestly, if they just straight up make a fresh break, it might be the best way to keep it going if they decide to. Some people will always grumble, but I think having a clear separation might actually make it easier for some people to accept.
Though if they just keep it going as is and phase new actors in over time, I'm not sure how that would go over.
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Not sure why anyone would think this would impact Groening or the original cast more than being owned by Fox. They hated Fox, but kept producing anyway. If anything, Disney will give them more leash to be wilder.
Bouchard will write with fellow Burgers scribe Nora Smith as well as Josh Gad, who will also be voicing a character in the series. With Gad on board, it should not surprise you to learn that Central Park will be a musical show, and it focuses on a family of caretakers who live and work in New York City’s Central Park. The family maintains the grounds and also must protect it — and the world — from perils unknown. In addition to Gad, the voice cast includes Leslie Odom Jr., Tituss Burgess, Kristen Bell, Stanley Tucci, Daveed Diggs, and Kathryn Hahn.
Anyone else seen the new Family Guy? It's this seasons "Road To.." episode, which is about Stewie and Brian as Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Personally, I really enjoyed it, my favorite bit was that messed up joke about Watsons wedding night.
Anyone else seen the new Family Guy? It's this seasons "Road To.." episode, which is about Stewie and Brian as Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Personally, I really enjoyed it, my favorite bit was that messed up joke about Watsons wedding night.
It was ok. Seemes a little weird that they're doing this and now a Warcraft show back to back.
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Anyone else seen the new Family Guy? It's this seasons "Road To.." episode, which is about Stewie and Brian as Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Personally, I really enjoyed it, my favorite bit was that messed up joke about Watsons wedding night.
It was ok. Seemes a little weird that they're doing this and now a Warcraft show back to back.
Warcraft? The next episode is going to be about Peter joining the Coast Guard
Anyone else seen the new Family Guy? It's this seasons "Road To.." episode, which is about Stewie and Brian as Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Personally, I really enjoyed it, my favorite bit was that messed up joke about Watsons wedding night.
It was ok. Seemes a little weird that they're doing this and now a Warcraft show back to back.
Warcraft? The next episode is going to be about Peter joining the Coast Guard
Anyone else seen the new Family Guy? It's this seasons "Road To.." episode, which is about Stewie and Brian as Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Personally, I really enjoyed it, my favorite bit was that messed up joke about Watsons wedding night.
It was ok. Seemes a little weird that they're doing this and now a Warcraft show back to back.
Warcraft? The next episode is going to be about Peter joining the Coast Guard
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Long story short, the modern-day economics of TV are tight. Ad sales barely cover the cost of shows anymore -- they only truly become profitable when they wind up on other platforms like Netflix or Adult Swim. While TV channels in the past have bought shows from all kinds of studios, even direct competitors, most shows are now essentially made in-house. Today, all but four shows aired by Fox are also made by Fox.
The next wrinkle is that the merger doesn't include the Fox network. This means once the merger is finished, Fox literally won't have an in-house production studio anymore. Rupert Murdoch has said, repeatedly, that the new Fox network would focus on news, sports and live events, which are cheap to produce. Financially, it doesn't make sense for Fox to buy a full slate of scripted shows anymore.
What does this mean for the Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob's Burgers? Will they move to another network, or streaming? Will this be the thing that finally ends the Simpsons? (For the love of God, try to at least put some creativity into your snarky retort to that one.)
The short answer is that Disney will look at whatever franchises are profitable enough to merit funding a studio and continue them, and end the rest. I don't see Simpsons ending if Disney has anything to say about it.
Honestly, I could see things going either way on The Simpsons. It's lasted so long because it makes so much money outside of TV, but even then it's run into cost squeezes. The last-minute firing of Alf Clausen could be a big sign that it really doesn't make too much sense for things to continue. Folks want raises, after all.
...or maybe that's just Fox's position. Maybe Disney sees greater value in whoring out properties into infinity, and that the Simpsons could be a pillar for decades to come.
Personally, while I think the show's still good, I'd like to see it wrap up before any of the major cast dies. 30 seasons would be a great place to stop. Maybe a second movie.
Simpsons as a brand was unrivaled in the sheer scope and worth across the world until (maybe) the Marvel Expanded Universe or Star Wars revival. Hundreds of millions in merchandise alone is sold using the brand each year. There is no way you buy Fox Entertainment without wanting to keep that goose laying eggs.
Heh, that would REALLY cause the Simpsons Sucks Now crowd's heads to explode.
Honestly, if they just straight up make a fresh break, it might be the best way to keep it going if they decide to. Some people will always grumble, but I think having a clear separation might actually make it easier for some people to accept.
Though if they just keep it going as is and phase new actors in over time, I'm not sure how that would go over.
Who knew of all the apocalypse predictions, American Dad would get it right
It's been greenlit for two seasons at, uh, Apple.
Also Josh Gad? Bleh.
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Leslie Odom Jr, Daveed Diggs, Kristen Bell, and Stanley Tucci, though.
Gad is a very high negative though. Writing and acting to boot
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That was weird. Like they clearly had a goal in mind but they never mention Brian who theyve said again and again is all Stewie has.
Also I guess Stewie isn't 1 anymore ?
It was ok. Seemes a little weird that they're doing this and now a Warcraft show back to back.
Warcraft? The next episode is going to be about Peter joining the Coast Guard
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At least it had the benefit of airing during WoW's heyday.
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So I pre-ordered it. It looks so much cleaner.
Also it comes with Mask of the Phantasm and SubZero both of which I've never owned. Looking forward to watching through them again.
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This year's doing Jurassic Park, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Three Faces of Eve, and an eating contest between Homer and C'thulu.
Also, this happened:
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