Is Disney having buyer’s remorse? The studio would be forgiven if it were having some regrets after absorbing 20th Century Fox, the company that once generated big box office with the likes o…
, the company that once generated big box office with the likes of “Avatar,” “Life of Pi,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
To be fair, the faith-based drama “Breakthrough” did a respectable $50.4 million globally on a $14 million budget, but that kind of modest performance is hardly going to justify one of the splashiest purchases in Hollywood history.It wasn’t supposed to be like this. When the historic takeover was first announced, Disney’s looming presence over the box office was expected to grow even stronger.
As it stands, a lucrative television pact seems to be the redeeming force behind the merger. Disney now has access toTelevision’s expansive dossier, including ABC and Fox. The studio was also thrilled to receive FX, the network behind Emmys darlings like “The Americans,” American Horror Story” and “Atlanta,” which would help put Disney in the business of prestige television. The film side has done less to prove its value to the content giant.
“If they can figure this out and crack this nut about releasing the R-rated [movies], then there really is no stopping Disney,” Bock said.
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