Paramount & Netflix bidding to buy Warner Bros.

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I bet whoever buys Warner Bros will replace Gunn as head of D/C. They might still let him make Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Netflix To Buy Warner Bros? Paramount Skydance Reportedly Has Competition From The Streaming Giant

It's no secret that Warner Bros. could soon be acquired by another studio, but Netflix has now reportedly entered the race as a dark horse contender.

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[lovinthehd]

Biggest reason major media kisses drumphy ass I assume....to allow this sort of crap.

 

[Movie2099]

I bet whoever buys Warner Bros will replace Gunn as head of D/C. They might still let him make Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Netflix To Buy Warner Bros? Paramount Skydance Reportedly Has Competition From The Streaming Giant

It's no secret that Warner Bros. could soon be acquired by another studio, but Netflix has now reportedly entered the race as a dark horse contender.

comicbookmovie.com

I hope Netflix doesn't get any studio. They will destroy theater and physical media if they do. Paramount or Universal is fine. I would prefer Universal purchase WB. But I get why Paramount wants to enter the race. Paramount wants to compete in the Superhero race against Disney. I would be a-ok with Gunn being shown the door. Bring in someone who is going to make actual quality DC films.

 

[gene]

Get ready — the streaming world just got shaken up. Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s film and TV studios and HBO Max in a blockbuster deal valued at roughly $82.7 billion. Wikipedia+1 This means Netflix will soon combine its global reach with Warner’s epic legacy — bringing beloved franchises, blockbuster movies and TV classics under one roof.

But will regulators let it happen? Will the legendary theatrical release windows stay intact, and what will this mean for the future of streaming and the film industry?

Read: Netflix to Qxquire Warner Brothers in $83 Billion Dollar Deal

 

[Movie2099]

Netflix won't be owning anything. The deal will not go through. Netflix will lie as much as possible to try and seem like they care about theatrical and physical media, but we all know they won't. Their CEO is a snake. Paramount will end up getting WB. Which will be the correct move.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Netflix won't be owning anything. The deal will not go through. Netflix will lie as much as possible to try and seem like they care about theatrical and physical media, but we all know they won't. Their CEO is a snake. Paramount will end up getting WB. Which will be the correct move.

In any other administration, you'd probably be correct, but with Netflix's upcoming bribe "donation" to the sitting potus I guarantee you it will be approved.

 

[Movie2099]

In any other administration, you'd probably be correct, but with Netflix's upcoming bribe "donation" to the sitting potus I guarantee you it will be approved.

From what I've seen or heard, nobody is in favor of WB going to Netflix. Almost every single theater chain would sue Netflix, Actors/Directors Guilds would all sue them as well. Christopher Nolan is the head of one such group that has said they will take legal action against Netflix if said deal goes through. Theater Chains would not sit back and lose billions because Netflix won't keep a movie longer than 2 weeks in a theater. Plus, there would be monopoly issues if the deal were to happen. The idiot "Zazzy" running WB has got to be the worst President/CEO of any company. He's a moron and I can't wait for him to be out of the picture.

Paramount/Skydance Media has offered $108B for the entire WB package. Most will be paid in cash. None of the other companies can touch that. No person in their right mind would turn that down. Plus, once the pendulum swings back to Paramount and WB calls off Netflix deal, Netflix will have to pay WB $5B to walk away. Not a bad way to make an easy $5B.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

From what I've seen or heard, nobody is in favor of WB going to Netflix. Almost every single theater chain would sue Netflix, Actors/Directors Guilds would all sue them as well. Christopher Nolan is the head of one such group that has said they will take legal action against Netflix if said deal goes through. Theater Chains would not sit back and lose billions because Netflix won't keep a movie longer than 2 weeks in a theater. Plus, there would be monopoly issues if the deal were to happen. The idiot "Zazzy" running WB has got to be the worst President/CEO of any company. He's a moron and I can't wait for him to be out of the picture.

Paramount/Skydance Media has offered $108B for the entire WB package. Most will be paid in cash. None of the other companies can touch that. No person in their right mind would turn that down. Plus, once the pendulum swings back to Paramount and WB calls off Netflix deal, Netflix will have to pay WB $5B to walk away. Not a bad way to make an easy $5B.

Just to be clear. I meant whoever buys WB, it will be approved. Either Netflix raises its offer or Paramount. Monopoly issues won't be even remotely considered. No matter who buys it, in the end, media consolidation won't be good for consumers. While it could probably and likely cross-pollinate various IPs and major characters, it will still end up being less choice and less quality content.

 

[everettT]

In any other administration, you'd probably be correct, but with Netflix's upcoming bribe "donation" to the sitting potus I guarantee you it will be approved.

Elision has made concessions to Trump as well and with the hostile takeover bid, shareholders might have the final say.

 

[lovinthehd]

Another bigger conglomerate that no one needs.

 

[ski2xblack]

Love him or hate him, here's The Drinker's colorful take:

 

[Eppie]

I don't think the movie theatre experience is as bad as he portrays. Our theatres have all changed over to the large power reclining seats. Fewer rows of seating with more space between the rows and larger seats. Cell phones are not usually an issue except for the occasional one not set to silent mode. I do agree that the food and drink is way over priced for their captive audience. I've known people to smuggle in candy and cans of pop (soda).

We don't go very often. I would say "rarely" since my home theatre upgrades. It's more for spectacle for certain films. Last one I saw was a Roger Waters concert that a couple of friends wanted to see on a big screen with good audio. We saw him live a couple of years ago and the people behind us were so obnoxious that it ruined the show. We watched the same tour in a theatre this summer and it was way more enjoyable. I would have to invite my friends over to watch it on my 65" screen and ask how it compares.

 

[Movie2099]

I don't think the movie theatre experience is as bad as he portrays. Our theatres have all changed over to the large power reclining seats. Fewer rows of seating with more space between the rows and larger seats. Cell phones are not usually an issue except for the occasional one not set to silent mode. I do agree that the food and drink is way over priced for their captive audience. I've known people to smuggle in candy and cans of pop (soda).

We don't go very often. I would say "rarely" since my home theatre upgrades. It's more for spectacle for certain films. Last one I saw was a Roger Waters concert that a couple of friends wanted to see on a big screen with good audio. We saw him live a couple of years ago and the people behind us were so obnoxious that it ruined the show. We watched the same tour in a theatre this summer and it was way more enjoyable. I would have to invite my friends over to watch it on my 65" screen and ask how it compares.

We just brought the kids to The Grinch (animated from 2018) Was playing at a local theater. Went Sunday morning at 11am. Tickets for 2 adults 2 kids was $34. Got 1 large popcorn 2 sodas and 2 kids popcorn deals that are a small scoop of popcorn and small cup. Nothing else and the total came to $45. The cost of food at these places is getting crazy. At our other theater it cost us $110 to see Zootopia 2. That was Tickets and popcorn. I would rather wait until the physical disc comes out and watch it in our own home theater. Better sound and picture, but sometimes we enjoy hitting the actual Movie theater up for certain flicks.

 

[j_garcia]

That's where they make their money. $20 popcorn that cost them $.05? Even with labor, that is a lot of profit. It is incentive to join their programs. I think we are getting tickets for $12 adult for the premium options, like Dolby Cinema and IMAX, which are often $20 or more per. We were paying $100 for 4 tickets to Dolby Cinema movies before food lol.