5 Disney-Fox crossovers we'd love to see

Sure, Disney buying the lion's shareof 21st Century Foxrepresents an unprecedented and, for some,worrying consolidation of blockbuster brands under a single entity. The gloved hand of Mickey Mouse will soon hold everything from Avatar to The X-Files.

It's a massive move,with earth-shaking consequences for the industry, but just think of the creative possibilities.

Here's a wish list of five projects we'd like to see if the Disney-Fox deal goes through.

The Avengers vs. The X-Men

Those marvellous mutants facing off against the Avengers has been the stuff of comic-book dreams since Stan Lee first created the X-Men. Until now, seeing the Fox-controlled mutants making an appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe would have been impossible.But now, couldthey represent the next phase of the MCUfollowing2018's Avengers: Infinity War?

Just imagine the possibilities:Rogue versus Thor.Magneto the Master of Magnetism versus Iron Man.Captain America and Professor X,speechifying at each other.

Deadpool&Jack Sparrow: The Quest for the Lost Burrito

One of the concerns about the deal is what will happen to some of Fox's edgier properties.While the film studio's track record on itsX-Men franchise has been uneven, Logan and Deadpooldemonstrated there was a significantaudience forR-rated comic characters.

But with Disney looking to stock its new online streaming platform, will the Mercwith a Mouthbe muzzled? Or will the Mouse House let Deadpool remain funny... and filthy?

There'd be no better way to put Disney to the test than with a Deadpool/Pirates of the Caribbeancrossover.The Pirates franchise has been teetering dangerously foryears now. Plus: whoever heard of a pirate that doesn't curse?

The Simpsonsmeet DuckTales

Speaking of a series that could use a some help, the deal gives Disney control of TheSimpsons. Beyond perhaps allowing theme park visitors the opportunity to munch on a Krusty Burger in the Magic Kingdom, we can imaginea wholenew world of possibilities for Homer, Marge, Bart,Lisa and Maggie.

Instead of aiming for TheSimpsons' 30thseason (seriously!), maybe it's time to join forces with Duck Tales, the zaniest cartoon reboot in years. Just imagine the mischief Bart could get up to with Huey, Dewey andLouie!

Hulk vs. Wolverine

Two shirtless heroes powered by rage and healing factors: there's a reason comic book writers have pitted iconic characters Hulk and Wolverine against each other again and again.

While current Hulk actor Mark Ruffalosaysthere's little chance of making a stand-alone film, outgoingWolverineHugh Jackman has said he'd like to see the characters paired onscreen. I'm imagining a sparse, darkly comic,Coen Brothers-type script about two loners who are trapped on one truly epic collision course.

Aliens vs. Boba Fett

The stars of Star Wars will have to make room for a few more intergalactic neighbours under the deal.

While director James Cameron is already busy with hisnext series of Avatar films for Fox, the slimy xenomorphsfrom theAlien franchiseare ripe for a crossover.The terrifying space monsters chew their way through astronauts likehors d'oeuvre, so that's why it's time for a real opponent: battle-hardened bounty hunter Boba Fett from Star Wars.

Speaking of Star Wars, the merger will now bring the full distribution rights of 1977'sStar Wars: A New Hope under Disney control.

This not only means that Disney could re-releasean original,non-CGIversion of the movie, but that we could go back to watching Stars Wars with the triumphant Fox fanfare at the start, as it should be.