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Reimagined Disney Fighter Pilots

Artist Lou Creates an Incredible Disney Pacific Rim Mashup

— June 23, 2014 — Pop Culture
In a truly surprising mashup, artist Lou aka “jiinsy” has created a Disney Pacific Rim crossover, where iconic Disney characters pair up in order to pilot the awe-inspiring mechs known as Jaegers from the Summer blockbuster movie Pacific Rim.

Not content with simply creating beautiful drawings, Lou goes on to write a brief piece of fan fiction that explains the reasoning behind some of her pairings. As those who have seen Pacific Rim are well aware, a Jaeger must be piloted by two people, and for the most part Lou pairs up Disney characters with their romantic partners, in some cases however – like that of Lilo and her sister, or Merida and her mother – pairings are also chosen based on familial bloodlines.

Beautifully rendered, this Disney Pacific Rim mashup is sure to please fans of both series.


Trend Themes
1. Disney Mashup Trend - The trend of combining iconic Disney characters with other popular franchises presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the area of fan merchandise and marketing.
2. Jaeger Trend - The use of mechs or Jaegers in popular culture is a trend that presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the area of technology and robotics.
3. Fan Fiction Trend - The trend of fan fiction and alternate storytelling presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the area of entertainment and content creation.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - Disney, as a major player in the entertainment industry, can explore opportunities to expand their reach and engage with their audience by partnering with other popular franchises such as Pacific Rim.
2. Merchandising Industry - The mashup trend creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the merchandising industry by offering unique and innovative products that cater to the interests of fans of both franchises.
3. Robotics Industry - The popularity of Pacific Rim and the Jaegers can present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the robotics industry by exploring the feasibility of creating real-life mechs or robots that can be used for practical applications.
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