Disney in talks to buy Fox. What could this mean for Alien and Predator?

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The Original Trilogy. My understanding is they don't own the un-altered stuff, that is still retained by Fox.

Yeah, A New Hope is owned by Fox in perpetuity. But Fox's distribution rights to Episodes I-III, V and VI will expire in 2020.

So essentially Disney currently only has the rights to make new Star Wars movies & other properties. They can't currently change or distribute anything from the prequel or original trilogy.

[SM]

Yeah Fox has some to claim to ANH,  but Lucas paid for all others out of his own pocket.

[genocyber]

If Disney buys Fox nothing much will really change. Fox Studios will still remain partially independant, but now have to hand offer a chunk of their earnings to Disney. Since Disney are very good with franchises I could see them taking the Alien and Predator franchises and rebooting them to have multiple movies planned out for an ongoing saga, with a bigger emphasis on action to recapture the magic of the original films.

[Whos_Nick]

I would welcome a reboot for alien and predator with a cinematic universe

[Corporal Hicks]

As long as David doesn't make the Alien...

[Immortan Jonesy]

Despite being less cartoonish, the Alien-Predator cinematic universe is the closest thing to a live-action adaptation of one of my favorite video games of all time

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The Technologically Advanced Ancient Civilization




The Space Marines




The Hybrid Antiheroine




Another Hybrid Abomination




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[Russ]

Despite being less cartoonish, the Alien-Predator cinematic universe is the closest thing to a live-action adaptation of one of my favorite video games of all time

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The Swarm




The Technologically Advanced Ancient Civilization




The Space Marines




The Hybrid Antiheroine




Another Hybrid Abomination




And More...

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Can you PM me a link to the thing in the spoiler.

[RidgeTop]

Looks like Comcast is also interested. They're the parent company of Universal. https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/02/comcast-also-interested-in-buying-most-of-fox/?sr_source=Facebook

[SM]

Alien Vs Star Trek can go ahead then.

[Corporal Hicks]

Does Comcast own Paramount or CBS?

[SM]

Don't think so.  I mixed up Universal and Paramount.

[Corporal Hicks]

Fair enough. Apparently that was Scott's involvement that stalled that crossover, not any unwillingness on Paramount or CBS' part. Don't know if you know any better?

[SM]

Nah, don't have the faintest.

[Richman678]

Well let's be real here Disney wants the Marvel properties that Fox has so they will likely outbid anyone else.

However in regards to the Alien and Predator liscenses I would also bet Disney would sell those off. Can you guys name any Disney rated R franchises??? Cause i sure can't.

[SM]

As per page 1 of the thread, Disney has released adult oriented stuff via Touchstone and Miramax in the past.