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Jim Hill: Mickey plays it smart in last-minute hopes for Henson
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Guys,
I stopped reading when he called the new movie 'Its A Wonderful Muppet Christmas'.
If he wrote it today, Or even yesterday, Or even the day before why doesnt he know the name of the new movie ?
I thought he knew about Muppets, Maybe he thought that too - LOL
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I stopped reading when he called the new movie 'Its A Wonderful Muppet Christmas'.
If he wrote it today, Or even yesterday, Or even the day before why doesnt he know the name of the new movie ?
I thought he knew about Muppets, Maybe he thought that too - LOL
See ya
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Jim sent me a similar editorial as well this morning and it did have the correct title listed. It will be on-line shortly.
Not that he needs the affirmation, but Jim Hill has very good sources and contacts within Henson. In fact, I would say they are some of the best contacts possible.
Hopefully by the end of the month, one way or another the Henson sale will be complete. The next few weeks have the potential to dramatically change the future of the company like never before.
Not that he needs the affirmation, but Jim Hill has very good sources and contacts within Henson. In fact, I would say they are some of the best contacts possible.
Hopefully by the end of the month, one way or another the Henson sale will be complete. The next few weeks have the potential to dramatically change the future of the company like never before.
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Phil,
In your editorial, does Jim Hill address the possiblity of the JHC being split up in seperate sales. That is the creature shop going to one owner, the video library to another, etc etc etc.
I'm wondering if this is an option that EM.TV is considering. (perish the thought)
In your editorial, does Jim Hill address the possiblity of the JHC being split up in seperate sales. That is the creature shop going to one owner, the video library to another, etc etc etc.
I'm wondering if this is an option that EM.TV is considering. (perish the thought)
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A new editorial is on-line from Jim Hill. He takes a look at the various Henson suitors and what they bring to the table, along with why Disney's possible hopes of buying the franchise may directly link to the Anaheim Angels.
Check it out below and let us know what you think...
http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/editorials/mickey_plays_smart.shtml
Forum member, Bean Bunny also posted a link to a similar article earlier today at...
www.jimhillmedia.com
Check it out below and let us know what you think...
http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/editorials/mickey_plays_smart.shtml
Forum member, Bean Bunny also posted a link to a similar article earlier today at...
www.jimhillmedia.com
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Nate,
From what I have been told, EM.TV is considering all options and if it brings significantly more money breaking up the Creature Shop from JHC is sadly a possibility.
Keep in mind though, that the REAL issue behind all of this is time. EM.TV owes 64 million in the next few weeks. So the problem with splitting up the company is that ideally several deals have to be agreed to in principle in that time-frame.
Jim Hill does address the issue of licensing out the characters to Disney while they are actually owned under a different umbrella in the editorial. Supposedly several of the final bids are in. So literally decisions effecting JHC's future are likely being decided in the next 7-10 days.
From what I have been told, EM.TV is considering all options and if it brings significantly more money breaking up the Creature Shop from JHC is sadly a possibility.
Keep in mind though, that the REAL issue behind all of this is time. EM.TV owes 64 million in the next few weeks. So the problem with splitting up the company is that ideally several deals have to be agreed to in principle in that time-frame.
Jim Hill does address the issue of licensing out the characters to Disney while they are actually owned under a different umbrella in the editorial. Supposedly several of the final bids are in. So literally decisions effecting JHC's future are likely being decided in the next 7-10 days.
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I want a GOOD home for Kermit as much as anyone, and I don't think Disney's it! ....Have yall SEEN what Disney's done w/their "established characters" lately? (Think "House of Mouse.") I'd CRY if I saw "House of Kermit"! Most of their most creative stuff lately's been done w/Pixar! And w/NO music!!! (I want my Muppet musical numbers back!!!!) ....To me, the ideal company to get the JHC would TRUST them, and just sit back & let them do what they know works & maybe sometimes let them experiment, but give them plenty of support! I think MCC & MTI have proven that it's NOT Disney's prerogative to stay out of it! (In other words, people who care a/b more than just profit margins!) ....I'm not sure WHO I want to buy Kermit, but it's NOT Disney.
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Variety said this
The Mouse House had been considered a prohibitive favorite to adopt Kermit and his Muppet brethren at Henson into the Magic Kingdom, but so far the studio seems too preoccupied with fixing its existing operations to pursue additional assets. Yet a key source noted at least one other bid could still be in the offing from a party other than Disney, so there's no reason Allen wouldn't let the Mouse place a last-minute offer as well.
The Mouse House had been considered a prohibitive favorite to adopt Kermit and his Muppet brethren at Henson into the Magic Kingdom, but so far the studio seems too preoccupied with fixing its existing operations to pursue additional assets. Yet a key source noted at least one other bid could still be in the offing from a party other than Disney, so there's no reason Allen wouldn't let the Mouse place a last-minute offer as well.