Every time a media merger happens, one word tends to be overused: monopoly. I tried to explain how the Netflix/Warner Bros deal isn't a pure monopoly, but I don't think it'll get through to some folks. www.quora.com/How-would-Ne... Also, Disney owns a lot of streaming platforms. Like... a lot.

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Netflix buying WB terrifies me, but there's a chance they're not full of shit about continuing theatrical and other legacy businesses. Neo-Paramount is VERY untested and early indications see them veering towards dude-bro crap. They could crash. WB by itself was over, we need to accept that.

I also believe that Netflix knows that they'll have access to a HUGE library of shows, shorts, and films, and they're not going to put them all online, so if the opportunity to produce and distribute home media is present, they're going to continue doing that with WB.

I think Netflix had been so hesitant to release physical media of their own not because they really didn't want to but because they had no distribution system of their own to do. It's the same reason they were reluctant to release films theatrically. With WB, they'll have a strong distributor.

I think that much like the concerns about film distribution, I don't think Netflix is going to do anything to the home entertainment unit. I'm sure they understand the physical media market, though smaller than it was a decade ago, is still a profitable one. They just didn't have one of their own.

Ah never mind, PR makes it clear this is after the linear networks get spun off. So it's the studios that make stuff, Discovery Global still happens with Cartoon Network and CNN and other stuff.

So I'm kinda confused, if Netflix & Warner Bros happens is the planned spinoff split *not* happening? Or will it happen anyway given that this very well may take one or two years before it's even clear they're allowed to do it?

Man... the sequel to KPop Demon Hunters is going to make a mint when Warner Bros releases that theatrically under their banner. Because you know that's a real possibility now. And if WBA could develop a traditionally-animated series before then... What the heck kind of world did we open up?

Story: Tears of the Kingdom Characters: Tears of the Kingdom Dungeons: A Link to the Past Final Battle: A Link to the Past

I'm open to persuasion otherwise, but honestly: if Disney can just completely own Hulu, the idea that Netflix x Warner Bros is a bridge too far in terms of the streaming business seems kinda absurd to me. Feels like an argument from the ones salty they might not be the ones to get WB

Wanna know who's been amazing sponsoring *and* "rescuing* cartoons since Warner Bros Discovery became a thing in 2022? Netflix. Go look at the record, it's true. Who grabbed Sesame Street when Max stopped carrying it? Netflix did. No, I don't think Netflix x WB means family programing on Max.

Fun fact, wanna know what's going up on Netflix next week? The West Wing (a WB show). Now, I agree, I don't think Max will go away. But they also just willfully realigned it to "HBO" branding again. If WB won't make it a flagship, why would Netflix if they buy it?

My hot take on Netflix and Warner Bros is that oh my God, I really just need the acquisition circus to be over so that I can at least hope maybe they'll actually greenlight more Young Justice and whatnot

I fell into the common trap. Princess Maker 2 was 50% off on Switch and now I have discovered it is 100% one of those things where it's a declared classic and near insufferable to actually play. Everybody just tried over and over to figure out the rules, huh

The era of fansubs being actually useful has been dead for years. Crunchyroll rips on aggregator sites making a cynical buck lost the plot. But if this industry leans into substandard subs and dubs made entirely by machines, boy. Watch out for the subculture striking back.

I wrote about Zelda - the character, her series, and some feelings on Age of Imprisonment for @theavclubgames.bsky.social:

On another level - and I'm not saying this is the only reason or the primary reason - this Zelda wearing blue is just good marketing. If you were 10 when BotW was your first Zelda, you'd be in your 20s now. There are literally millions of those people.

#LegendofZelda movie speculation: I don't think Zelda wearing blue points to a Breath of the Wild adaptation or something that takes place soon after. Style is different, Link doesn't have that color. They may well be using its idea of blue indicating special status in Hyrule.

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GOOD NEWS! A groundbreaking study in MORE THAN 1,000 people reveals that cancer patients who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy lived dramatically LONGER than those who didn’t. In some cases, their survival rate was DOUBLED.

Super Mario Bros movie 2 trailer indicates the sequel is basically completely indifferent to the internet takes about the first one. In particular Rosalina's a big loud "TOO BAD" in answer to the "Peach is a 'girlboss' and too strong" complaining

"Dispatch" is a good video game as long as you can get past the crude humor. The "choices matter" angle only becomes fully clear once the game is over. How far will you go to put your faith in other people when it's hard, and why?

Yeah...if you wouldn't want a video game company to use ChatGPT to write game dialogue from scratch then we kind of can't be relying on just Google Translate or something equivalent to tell us what the original Japanese says. If you don't know your source is a breathing person, don't make it viral

Has anyone seen a non-sequel Fall 2025 #anime that stands out? Even just one or two more to watch would be nice.

People be like "why would anyone choose Blonde Blazer in Dispatch" and I'm like...maybe because she seems to actually care about people (including "best girl" Invisigal, btw) & you at least have the option to tell someone that it's the person behind the mask that matters to you?

NOW. Supreme Court arguments going disastrously for Trump’s tariffs. Huge skepticism from all 3 Liberals, Barrett, Gorsuch, Chief Justice Roberts, and perhaps even Alito. Reporting from Mark Stern, courts reporter for Slate, co-host of the Amicus podcast.

There's a case to made that the French are the OG weebs (affectionate), as they got in early on anime thanks to the strong co-pro links. Club Dorothée (1987) was one of those gateways: a hugely popular kids TV show. Among the anime they aired was Les Chevaliers du Zodiaque, aka Saint Seiya.

20 years ago today, IGPX premiered on Toonami. I wanted to do something for the anniversary but I just didn’t have any time and I’ll be traveling today, so instead have a look at some rarely-seen production art. Celebrate the anniversary by getting the Blu-ray: store.crunchyroll.com/products/igp...

Hello, police? I'd like to report a murder I haven't been ranting about all this, but suffice to say my tolerance for nonsense and whataboutism is super low. Jay Jones should've lost. And don't get me started on "if you challenge the racist groyper young people will just like him more". SMH

Not shocked by this either. Can all the Cuomos just quietly go away now?

Everything is more expensive and Virginia lost more than 43,000 jobs in the summer and everybody who lives here knows why. Need anyone say more? bsky.app/profile/sahi...

Okay, this one does impress me. Perfect flavor.

Voting followed by happy hour is peak

The reasons why aren't subtle. The "the press resides in big cities" bias is real, he's gone at least a bit viral, some want to make him either an avatar or a big scary boogeyman for their own purposes. Meh.

If Mamdani does become mayor of NYC it's going to be in no small part because Cuomo was just that disliked, but some people sure do seem ready to make it about everything without a thought

So we're sure Amtrak isn't bribing him, right?

Y'all, I know two hours is a big time commitment, but this panel I arranged and hosted last month is one of the most important things I've ever done for video game history. The launch of the NES is a crazier story than most people realize, and my guests were extremely generous with their memories.

Shout Factory has a new storefront in the wake of that fire sale on the old one gruv.com/collections/...

Maybe there is a "you're getting old" element to this, but I don't think so - or that at least isn't most of it. I don't think any version of me would have become a fan on the strength of this. Today's teens don't have to settle, I hope they don't

The sheer volume of #Anime isekai slop right now is getting depressing. Exactly none of what any of this represents is what got us to a point where #anime is spoken of as a "global medium". The pivot to farming light novels more than #manga is a disaster.

Pleased to report that Transformers: Beast Wars is still very watchable, which is at least somewhat bonkers for a CG cartoon that broadcasted in 1996

Hey guys, if Elmo sang the #OnePiece 4kids theme song in the Luffy costume what would that be like? Yeah, it's in your head now

#OnePiece is ascendant, example 267

Another Purah set! 💖 This time it’s a full body shot and I’m so excited to finally show the entire look. #tearsofthekingdom #purah #zeldacosplay #totkcosplay

Witch from Mercury x Utena #gwitch #gundam #utena #rgu #crossover #fanart #art #sulemio #gundam #witchfrommercury #thewitchfrommercury #sulettamercury #miorinerembran #digitalart #mobilesuitgundam #smallartist #illustration

My Mario Party halloween costume comes with an official strategy guide, I wasn’t kidding when I said it was fully playable 🎲🙂‍↕️

Virginia is never lacking in political drama when elections come around -- and I'm doing a Reddit AMA with my colleagues Greg Schneider & Erin Cox to answer your questions about races for governor, LG, attorney general & the House of Delegates. It's tomorrow (10/30) at 2 p.m. ET. Ask away here: