Cyber Bishop wrote:Hotrod wrote:If you read why Disney did this then I doubt they are going to change much.
This is the problem..
READMost only read the title or a portion of the article and that's it. They do not get the particulars and start making assumptions.
Remember folks, it is a BUSINESS.. Like them or hate them they have the most successful theme parks in the world and some of the most successful known characters and movies around.
Again, it is a business and they will make money as they always seem to do.
I do read. Thanks for the insulting assumption, though. Goes perfectly with the night I've been having. Matches my eyes and everything.
The issue is this, nobody with any sense listens to any of this sort of feel good chittychat stuff that is said to the public. Like politics. You surely don't BELIEVE your politicians, do you? (Especially if you live in the US). You read what they post on their websites, you listen to their speeches, and you KNOW that the Real Deals are still being done in the smoke filled rooms and you are getting, at best, lip service.
That is also how business works.
Now, I'm a huge fan of the Close Reading. Taught all that New Criticism Northrop Frye stuff for years. But there's also realpolitik in business, which there ISN'T when approaching a short story to close read. You can't read a press release and think you're getting the Straight Scoop. Unless you're charmingly naive. If so, I have a lovely bridge you might consider investing in.
But it IS a business and looking at the Disney history, Disney has one interest, and that is building the Disney brand name. Anything that endangers the Happiest Place on Earth wholesome image is strictly verboten.
You think this WON'T affect editorial practice at Marvel comics? There is no more vociferous social bloc right now than the Enraged Parent. A few letters about the fanservicey cover art on some Marvel titles, and bingo. Changes are going to happen. Maybe not to the extent I was joking about above, but there will be Disneyfied Standards and Practices put in place.
HK, jaded and cynical wins every time.