Time Warner may sell off Warner Bros. and DC Comics if AT&T merger fails

*Shark_Blade* · 03-01-2018, 12:08 AM

https://batman-news.com/2018/02/28/t...-merger-fails/

Yesterday The Wrap reported on the current state of DC Films at Warner Bros. They said that projects like Batgirl and Nightwing were less of a priority, and they wanted to focus on making movies about the main Justice League members. But at the end of that report was some very interesting info about the AT&T/Time Warner merger.

If you recall, Time Warner (the parent company of Warner Bros. and DC Comics) agreed to be purchased by AT&T for $85.4 billion dollars back in October 2016. The government has been trying to block the deal and the whole thing is still up in the air. The Wrap says that if the AT&T merger fails, Time Warner may consider selling off Warner Bros. and DC Comics separately.

Apple was said to be interested in Time Warner around the time AT&T was, so they could be a potential buyer. But could you imagine if Disney was interested? Obviously this is all speculation at this point, but if that AT&T deal doesn’t get approved it’ll be very interesting to see what happens to Warner Bros. and DC.

~~Leonardo_thebest~~ · 03-01-2018, 02:55 AM

If Disney buys DC, we all win.

*ZariusTwo* · 03-01-2018, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo_thebest

If Disney buys DC, we all win.

No we wouldn't.

Marvel's comics wing is entirely out-of-touch.

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 03-01-2018, 08:14 AM

I think he means we would have movies like Avengers and Justice League with characters from both comics since they would all exist in the same universe at that point.

*ZariusTwo* · 03-01-2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ***First of Two Latin Kings***

I think he means we would have movies like Avengers and Justice League with characters from both comics since they would all exist in the same universe at that point.

We still wouldn't win. Nothing would be taken seriously in those movies. Nothing but bad jokes and even more useless villains.

~~Sumac~~ · 03-01-2018, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

We still wouldn't win. Nothing would be taken seriously in those movies. Nothing but bad jokes and even more useless villains.

Better than gloomy useless heroes and psychotic lousy villains.

*LeotheLateBloomer* · 03-01-2018, 10:15 AM

Wouldn't it be something if Viacom purchased WB and DC!

*Andrew NDB* · 03-01-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LeotheLateBloomer

Wouldn't it be something if Viacom purchased WB and DC!

You know, if that would mean the brand would be finally rid of Geoff "The Hackman" Johns... it may not be the worst thing ever.

*sdp* · 03-01-2018, 12:04 PM

Viacom is too small, they can't afford to buy, illogical. Netflix would make more sense and yet they still can't afford it.

Apple or Amazon can afford it if either wants to get serious on going against Disney which I don't see either doing that kind of huge investment. Disney won't do it and even if they wanted it wouldn't go through.

The problem with chairman CEOs online is they spew stuff out without realizing what's possible, those comment sections on the articles and social media reactions show how little understanding they have.

dl316bh · 03-01-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo_thebest

If Disney buys DC, we all win.

Disney already has more than enough of the entertainment market cornered. Buying DC would just make it that much worse. Hell, the possible Fox deal makes it worse as it is. I don't think the company strong-arming theaters for more money, their bottom lines be damned, really needs more bargaining power.

~~Vegita-San~~ · 03-01-2018, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

No we wouldn't.

Marvel's comics wing is entirely out-of-touch.

ugh.

The only ones that would win would be the DC movie division if they find a way to make them entertaining like the marvel movies with someone who knows the characters.

Their comic division would get e ven worse with SJW pandering and books that don't sell.

*CyberCubed* · 03-01-2018, 12:52 PM

I don't think Disney would even be allowed to buy Warner Bros/DC. Wouldn't it be considered a monopoly? Disneys deal of buying Fox still hasn't been 100% approved.

dl316bh · 03-01-2018, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I don't think Disney would even be allowed to buy Warner Bros/DC. Wouldn't it be considered a monopoly? Disneys deal of buying Fox still hasn't been 100% approved.

Someone would probably have to step in if they tried, yeah. The Fox deal is already a little too close for comfort.

*NinjaPug* · 03-01-2018, 01:24 PM

Hopefully Apple or Amazon purchase WB if Time Warner decides to sell them off. They've made it clear they are serious about developing content and competing in the streaming market. Grabbing a big studio with existing IP is a great way to do that. Plus we wouldn't lose another big studio like Fox.

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Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	Time Warner may sell off Warner Bros. and DC Comics if AT&T merger fails https://batman-news.com/2018/02/28/t...-merger-fails/ Yesterday The Wrap reported on the current state of DC Films at Warner Bros. They said that projects like Batgirl and Nightwing were less of a priority, and they wanted to focus on making movies about the main Justice League members. But at the end of that report was some very interesting info about the AT&T/Time Warner merger. If you recall, Time Warner (the parent company of Warner Bros. and DC Comics) agreed to be purchased by AT&T for $85.4 billion dollars back in October 2016. The government has been trying to block the deal and the whole thing is still up in the air. The Wrap says that if the AT&T merger fails, Time Warner may consider selling off Warner Bros. and DC Comics separately. Apple was said to be interested in Time Warner around the time AT&T was, so they could be a potential buyer. But could you imagine if Disney was interested? Obviously this is all speculation at this point, but if that AT&T deal doesn’t get approved it’ll be very interesting to see what happens to Warner Bros. and DC.

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sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,222	Viacom is too small, they can't afford to buy, illogical. Netflix would make more sense and yet they still can't afford it. Apple or Amazon can afford it if either wants to get serious on going against Disney which I don't see either doing that kind of huge investment. Disney won't do it and even if they wanted it wouldn't go through. The problem with chairman CEOs online is they spew stuff out without realizing what's possible, those comment sections on the articles and social media reactions show how little understanding they have. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

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CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	I don't think Disney would even be allowed to buy Warner Bros/DC. Wouldn't it be considered a monopoly? Disneys deal of buying Fox still hasn't been 100% approved.

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NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	Hopefully Apple or Amazon purchase WB if Time Warner decides to sell them off. They've made it clear they are serious about developing content and competing in the streaming market. Grabbing a big studio with existing IP is a great way to do that. Plus we wouldn't lose another big studio like Fox.