Todd DuBois
@gwotaku.bsky.social
Animation fan with a passion for (good) sci-fi. Kindness is strength. @GWOtaku on twitter
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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.
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.
How would Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros./HBO affect competition in the streaming market? Would it amount to a monopoly?
Jeff Harris's answer: The word “monopoly” gets thrown around a lot when it comes to big media deals like this.
But here’s the truth:
The Netflix/Warner Bros deal is NOT a pure monopoly.
According t...
www.quora.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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.
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.
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.
December 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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.
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.
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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.
December 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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.
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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.
December 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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.
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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.
The big concern is Netflix discontinuing all of WB’s home entertainment operations.
December 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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?
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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?
December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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?
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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?
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?
a group of cartoon girls are standing next to each other with their arms in the air .
Alt: The ladies of HUNTR/X are looking excited and pumped.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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?
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?
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Story: Tears of the Kingdom
Characters: Tears of the Kingdom
Dungeons: A Link to the Past
Final Battle: A Link to the Past
Characters: Tears of the Kingdom
Dungeons: A Link to the Past
Final Battle: A Link to the Past
December 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Story: Tears of the Kingdom
Characters: Tears of the Kingdom
Dungeons: A Link to the Past
Final Battle: A Link to the Past
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
December 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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.
Who grabbed Sesame Street when Max stopped carrying it? Netflix did.
No, I don't think Netflix x WB means family programing on Max.
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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.
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?
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?
WB doesn't put WB stuff on their own service. You can't watch Loony Tunes on there now, it's on Tubi. You think Netflix is going to get rid of Max? Why do that when they can make you subscribe to two services?
December 5, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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?
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
December 5, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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
December 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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.
November 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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.
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I wrote about Zelda - the character, her series, and some feelings on Age of Imprisonment for @theavclubgames.bsky.social:
Princess Zelda reckons with her legacy and reclaims her legend in Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment
Princess Zelda has always had power, but Age of Imprisonment gives her something just as valuable: self-awareness.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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.
November 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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.
November 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
#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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The study has been published in Nature. YES, it is PEER-REVIEWED.
• www.nature.com/articles/s41...
• www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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• www.nature.com/articles/s41...
• www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The study has been published in Nature. YES, it is PEER-REVIEWED.
• www.nature.com/articles/s41...
• www.nature.com/articles/d41...
🧪🧵⬇️
• www.nature.com/articles/s41...
• www.nature.com/articles/d41...
🧪🧵⬇️
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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.
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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?
November 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
"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
November 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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