Thursday, March 11, 2010 
Disney To Acquire Marvel
As you are well aware, Disney (DIS) agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (MVL) for 4 billion dollars—thus ending my own negotiations with Disney regarding a buyout of the Mr. Volatility franchise.
No doubt, this news will come as a relief to many who revel in the exclusivity of Mr. V’s mission; but the Disney name behind me might have been to my advantage. Moreover, it was looking like a decent time for me to partner with Disney and to play a role on their board of directors.
The breakdown in negotiations was particularly regrettable as Disney and I agreed on everything…
Except price.
When Bob Iger tracked me down at that dark nightclub in LA and offered me the 4 billion, I certainly appreciated his sagacious interest and pursuit. But alas, I had to be practical and assure him that the value of the Mr. Volatility franchise is worth at least 35 times that.
He laughed. An incensed but knowing laugh.
I laughed. A dissatisfied but resolute laugh.
He didn’t believe in my value. But did he ever value my beliefs?
So Marvel will now merge with Disney, thus securing over 5,000 Marvel characters and integrating them into their media empire. Sadly, the 5,000 will not include a single superhero for the only earthly territory yet undefended—the financial markets.
Moving forward, I will continue to execute my vision. My mission:
It is my vision that, through meaningful work and collaboration, I can better myself.
Using my inspirations as a guide, I will produce things of importance, and open doors for those that believe in themselves, and build an immense store of energy.
Thanks for being in inspiration to us all. Disney couldn’t handle you - Keep it real Mr. V!!
Comment by ericPDX — September 2, 2009 @ 11:33 am
Eloquently put…
Comment by JeffW — September 2, 2009 @ 12:15 pm
Hey - wait a minute - no one told me about a possible Mr. V / Disney deal - heads will roll!
Comment by Steve Jobs — September 2, 2009 @ 1:29 pm
As always your loyal soldier is here to defend you Mr.V. I do believe when his incensed and knowing laugh slipped out in that dark LA club, it was very much subdued, for he knew I was lurking…
Comment by X factor — September 2, 2009 @ 2:02 pm
You are better off without Disney. Good choice going high.
Comment by Jeff Califone — September 2, 2009 @ 5:02 pm
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