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The decline extends beyond parks and infrastructure. Marvel comics, The Simpsons, and Family Guy are considered at risk of cancellation amid shifting corporate priorities. Marvel's new Kickstarter-style merchandise initiatives indicate a desperation to generate cash, while recent Marvel comics have lacked covers, possibly as a cost-cutting measure or a strategy aimed at reducing production expenses.
The timing suggests Disney is re-evaluating its portfolio of IPs, possibly consolidating or abandoning certain characters or franchises that no longer generate sufficient income.