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AcquiredDecember 5, 2016
Episode 26: Marvel
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Topics covered include: Marvel’s corporate origins as "Timely Publications”, created in 1939 by pulp magazine publisher Martin Goodman in NYC, with the publication of Marvel Comics #1 Creation of enduring characters such as Captain America, the Fantastic 4, Spider Man, The X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk and more Adoption in 1961 of the "Marvel Comics” brand, and writer-editor Stan Lee ’s transition of the company towards focusing on edgier characters and stories targeted at older audiences Marvel’s first sale in 1968 to the Perfect Film and Chemical Corporation (later Cadence Industries) The company’s “turbulent” corporate history through the 1980’s and associated mergers, acquisitions and lawsuits Marvel’s reinvention as a film-focused media company in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s with the launch of Marvel Studios Disney’s ultimate acquisition of the company for $4.2 billion in August 2009, during the depth of the great recession Marvel's—and in particular Marvel Studios’— performance since the acquisition
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Books Mentioned
Sapiens
Yuval Noah Harari
“The speaker mentions reading 'Sapiens' by Yuval Noah Harari, describing it as a great book about the biological history of Homo sapiens and their impact on the world.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: impact of storytelling
For: Individuals interested in storytelling and its impact on society
Key quote: “He calls it, which are like, you know, a reality is like, there is a lion over there run, you know, but a fiction is like, there is a company and there is a story.”
The host mentions 'Sapiens' to illustrate how Homo sapiens' unique ability to create and believe in fictions has shaped our world. This concept ties into the discussion about the consolidation of blockbuster franchises in the entertainment industry.
ASIN: B0741F3M7C
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Westworld
Michael Crichton
“It's a HBO show based on a Michael Crichton book, which then got turned into a movie in the 70s with the old Brenner as a cowboy.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: AI and robotics in entertainment
For: Fans of science fiction and technology
Key quote: “If you like the concept of where is AI and robotics going and you like really high production value entertainment, it's created by J. J. Abrams and Jonathan Nolan.”
The host mentioned 'Westworld' as a compelling example of high production value entertainment that explores themes of AI and robotics. They emphasized the show's connection to Michael Crichton's original book and its cinematic history, highlighting its relevance to current technological discussions.
ASIN: 0552684414
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