An update to the cancellation rumors from Dan...

[Rizefall]

Originally Posted by Ideal

ah, but you miss a very important thing here. parent companies would much rather hang on to a property that they think could POTENTIALLY make money down the road, regardless of how bad it may have flopped in recent times.

and any immediate money they would gain by selling the brand pales in comparison to future earnings they may get if they hang onto the brand

Mattel didnt sell off the MOTU franchise after it the 200x line tanked, cause they knew the potential future earnings were big, and they were right

And you miss to see the point that they might think they wont make money down the road. First show was amazing, new show failed very hard them.

With todays people, i would not be surprised if they sold it and quickly tried something else.

[Dr_SLUMP]

I bet Jaga's helmet that no official announcements or toy reveals will take place in the convention.

Just some special guests that also have no idea what's going on or they are not allowed to discuss any details.

For Mattel this convention is serious business, while for WB/Bandai it's a nerdy mess that none gives a damn about.

[T-Cat]

Originally Posted by Ideal

ah, but you miss a very important thing here. parent companies would much rather hang on to a property that they think could POTENTIALLY make money down the road, regardless of how bad it may have flopped in recent times.

and any immediate money they would gain by selling the brand pales in comparison to future earnings they may get if they hang onto the brand

Mattel didnt sell off the MOTU franchise after it the 200x line tanked, cause they knew the potential future earnings were big, and they were right

You do have a point! I would really start to dislike WB if they didn't sell the license just because they were afraid another company would really profit from it!

From a fan perspective this bites but this is a business PR move for WB/Bandai to keep fans in suspense knowing good and well they would rather let this property rot...but ultimately it's the loyal fans that care more than WB!