What if Disney buys ALF?

ALFShumway865 · Post by **ALFShumway865** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:33 pm

I was thinking, what would happen if Disney buys Alien Productions? I actually hope they do, so that ALF would get more publicity and maybe Disney would release the DVDs uncut?

Nick

Post by **melmacian56** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:11 pm

You know, I kind of agree with you there. On the Disney Family channel here in Canada when they aired ALF which was stopped 2 years ago, they used uncut episodes. That is the channel that got me back up to date with ALF. It could be very beneficial if Disney bought ALF.

ALF Fanatic · Post by **ALF Fanatic** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 1:01 am

It is highly unlikely that Disney will ever buy the rights to ALF.

LordHelmetJr · Post by **LordHelmetJr** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 1:19 pm

I doubt they would do so when they already have the rights to the Muppets, who would give them 10 times the revenue. Plus, I don't think it would be the best thing for Alf's character, as I have deep reservations Bob Iger would have him remolded into a super-politically correct and family friendly figure, which is not what Alf is supposed to be. So no, I don't think Fusco should sign him over.

Post by **ALFicionado** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:22 am

ALFShumway865 wrote:I was thinking, what would happen if Disney buys Alien Productions? I actually hope they do, so that ALF would get more publicity and maybe Disney would release the DVDs uncut?

Nick

I JUST thought about that myself, or mor elike "Why didn't Disney buy the rights to ALF?"

I don't know if they should do that now, for the same reason the most recent poster gave.

ALF Fanatic · Post by **ALF Fanatic** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:16 pm

I wander though if it is a good idea to sell ALF to Disney. I have to ask a couple questions: one will Disney air ALF uncut on one if its cable channels? Two, will it distribute DVDS better? If the answer is no in either question, then I wouldn't want Disney to buy ALF.

ALFsince86 · Post by **ALFsince86** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 4:17 pm

I don't think it would be good for ALF to be representated by Disney. Look what happened to the Muppets? Maybe it's just because of video games and special effects, but it seems like the Muppets faded when Disney took over. Sometimes it's better to be a legend--think of the Munsters. They don't have a huge amount of publicity, but most people know where they are and have seen the show. It would be nice to see ALF regain the spotlight again. I think the best way would be basically ALF Series II, where he would be living with Lynn or Brian and her/his family. The only thing I would change, and why I think the series went off the air, is have ALF get out more. Perhaps he has been revealed to the world and is welcomed, but elements out their want him gone (more drama).

Post by **ALFicionado** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 2:39 am

I actually JUST read that Disney laid a bid on ALF, but that Lorimar were the highest bidder.

Post by **Admin** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 11:34 am

I actually JUST read that Disney laid a bid on ALF, but that Lorimar were the highest bidder.

Did you read it online or in a magazine? I'd be very interested in reading the article.

ALF · Post by **ALF** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:54 pm

Yeah, same here. It would be a very cool thing to read. How old is it?

Post by **ALFicionado** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:06 am

No problem! It was a trivia fact that I read on Imdb.com, here's the link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090390/trivia

ALF · Post by **ALF** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 8:02 pm

Wow, pretty cool! Thanks!

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