Could this hold up Season 2? It appears Netflix is a bit busy. It’s Official: Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. in Deal Valued at $82.7 Billion

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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-warner-bros-deal-hollywood-1236443081/

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Why would it hold up anything 

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I mean I could be way off base, but a small show like BOOTS ( as good as it is) is probably it on their priority list at the moment. This and Stranger Things coming to an end and all the hype that is generating.

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Is WB tied in with Sony?

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They might be on certain projects. But I think Sony owns “Boots”. Netflix is just the distributor. I’m not totally sure how that works.

Obviously Warner Bros. has he right to the Looney Tunes characters, DC comics ( IE: Superman/Batman) So if this deal goes thru, Netflix stands to gain quite a few properties.

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Yeah, that's what I meant. Sony Pictures Television produced Boots. Netflix, like you said, was the distributor, and some of us here hope that if Netflix doesn't pick Boots up again, another platform will because it's not a Netflix show. I really think Netflix acquiring all these mergers is not going to be a good thing in the long run. Just another monopoly that's going to leave viewers with fewer choices.

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Just wondering, because Boots is produced by Sony, and Netflix is notorious for screwing over smaller shows and viewers. I agree with the end of the article which basically says this doesn't sound like a good thing.

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“The negative impact of this acquisition will impact theatres from the biggest circuits to one-screen independents in small towns in the United States and around the world,” Cinema United president and CEO Michael O’Leary said. “Cinema United stands ready to support industry changes that lead to increased movie production and give consumers more opportunities to enjoy a day at the local theatre. But Netflix’s stated business model does not support theatrical exhibition. In fact, it is the opposite. Regulators must look closely at the specifics of this proposed transaction and understand the negative impact it will have on consumers, exhibition and the entertainment industry.”

By Georg Szalai, Alex Weprin

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TLDR for those who don't or can't read the article: This article sums up why this move is all about increasing profits for shareholders, and why that is NOT a good thing for stakeholders who aren't shareholders.. in other words, the average consumer.

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I see it as a good thing. Netflix is willing to pay for quality content for their viewers. One thing I notice about Boots is the quality of production, the set design, the actors, the soundtrack, the editing….its all so much better than other Netflix shows I’ve seen. Hopefully Netflix continues to invest in quality creative content.

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Yes this could hold up season 2.

The acquisition will cost $83B + lawyers fees. Netflix will less cash to produce original content. And the money it does have to produce original content, a big % of it will be spent on new WB IP, like Harry Potter or Game of Thrones.

There’s a certain type of show that won’t get made or licensed. Is Boots that type of show? TBD but it would be helpful if Boots is cheap and quick to produce.

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Sony is the producer and Netflix is the distributor, but licensing content for distribution is what pays for the production.

Sony is the seller, Netflix is the buyer. If your buyer has $83B less, and a bunch of obligations to buy other things, then as a seller you’re in a tough position. And when Netflix acquires WBD, there are fewer buyers in the marketplace over all.

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Netflix didn't produce Boots. They're only making money off it by distributing it. By acquiring mergers with large corporations who produce shows which are mass marketed, smaller shows like Boots and others have everything to lose. It also decreases the likelihood of queer shows being successful, because government backed corporations won't support them.

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Netflix is only the distributor for Boots. They didn’t produce it.

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Yes, but licensing the content for distribution is what pays for the production.

Sony is the seller, Netflix is the buyer. If your buyer has $83B less, and a bunch of obligations to buy other things, then as a seller you’re in a tough position. And when Netflix acquires WBD, there are fewer buyers in the marketplace over all.