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This is actually slightly worrying.

Beyond the majority of people who only seem to care about their favorite cape-wearing characters now sharing screen time together, this acquisition could prove to further reduce the amount of creative risks taken in an industry which has been increasingly criticized for lacking new ideas. Look at Disney's release schedule (sequels ahoy!) and the clout a move like this gives them over film, particularly in the blockbuster space. What becomes of existing franchises that aren't exactly Disney friendly?