Disney and 21st Century Fox acquisition becomes official

The Disney family is getting a little bigger.

Starting at 12:02 a.m. EST Wednesday, Disney officially acquired 21st Century Fox.

It's a $71.3 billion deal that's been in the making since 2017.

In the mega-deal, Disney is acquiring Fox's film and TV entertainment assets.

The new merger seems to be putting a halt to some projects, like "The New Mutants" and the "Deadpool" movies.

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But, it also means that the X-Men may have a future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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In a statement, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger said:

"This is an extraordinary and historic moment for us-one that will create significant long-term value for our company and our shareholders. Combining Disney's and 21st Century Fox's wealth of creative content and proven talent creates the preeminent global entertainment company, well positioned to lead in an incredibly dynamic and transformative era."

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