News/Analysis
DisneyBizJournal.com
November 2-4,
2018
Here are a few
items worth exploring this weekend covering the sequel to Mary Poppins, Disney franchise flops, profitable Star Wars, and the line-up of holiday
readers at Epcot.
Questions About Mary
Poppins Returns?
The Hollywood
Reporters serves up answers to key questions about the upcoming Mary Poppins Returns.
Yes, Even Disney Flops on Franchises
CinemaBlend.com
served up a quick list of recent cases where Disney tried to launch franchises,
but came up short, including The Lone
Ranger and John Carter.
Star Wars Already Profitable for Disney
CNBC gives a
rundown on Disney’s investment in Lucasfilm, and basically makes the case that
the company already has recouped it $4 billion investment and more.
Final Line-Up for Epcot Candlelight Processional
Disney added
John Stamos and Robby Benson to their line-up of guest readers at the Epcot
Candlelight Processional for the Christmas holiday season. Check out the full
list, courtesy of the Orlando Sentinel.
Ray Keating
is the editor, publisher and economist for DisneyBizJournal.com, and author of
the Pastor Stephen Grant novels, with the two latest books being Reagan Country:
A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel and Heroes and
Villains: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story. He can be
contacted at raykeating@keatingreports.com.
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