The Simpsons show has made a name for itself as a modern-day
Nostradamus. 20 years ago, the show predicted Fox's takeover by
Disney. On 17th December, 2017, the Walt Disney
Co. in a $52.4 billion, all-stock deal, made a bid to
acquire 21st Century Fox and its
entertainment and sports assets to augment their already asset-rich
portfolio1, causing fans of superhero blockbusters
worldwide to cheer. However, the deal has several other
ramifications on the entertainment industry, some of which the
Author attempts to discuss here.
Disney's motivations are clear enough; the media company is
morphing into a goliath, and today, there exists no David capable
of taking on Disney at its own game. Disney has been on the lookout
to "buy either new character or businesses that are capable of
creating great characters and great stories"2. The
consequences of this merger are manifold. Firstly, and perhaps most
obviously, Disney will own the rights to several successful
