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Disney’s Had Us On Strings for Decades
Even before their recent acquisitions of Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century Fox, the media giant had a winning hand.
With the launch of Disney+ last week, Disney has solidified itself as a force of entertainment nature. I firmly believe that the poor box office turnout this weekend is, in part, due to the launch of the sought-after streaming service, which reportedly roped in over 10 million subscribers within its first twenty-four hours. With an exceptionally competitive price, a vast library, and a gold standard brand, Disney+ has made some massive waves in the industry.
Recently, much as been made of Disney’s acquisitions of Marvel, Star Wars, and now 20th Century Fox. Like Thanos collecting Infinity Stones, Disney has been collecting IP, steadily growing their already impressive roster. Is Disney becoming too powerful? Are they becoming something of a monopoly in the entertainment industry? These are valid questions that need to be discussed. But the truth remains that this is not a new problem. Good ol’ Walt has had us by the balls for decades. These new developments have certainly made it more apparent, but even without the new IP they’ve picked up in the last decade, Disney was always a force to be reckoned with.
