Warner Brothers/Discovery says they are up for sale

[Mad Dog]

CNBC reports private sources say that Comcast and Netflix have 'expressed interest' in an acquisition of Warner/Discovery.

 

[Scott W.]

I was weirdly thinking about this last night and what it could mean for the parks.

It doesn't change anything with Potter, I don't know if DC is even an option with Six Flags and MSHI.

The only thing I think I'd be interested in, if it's even possible would be Looney Tunes. I think that would be a lot of fun. Replace Toon Lagoon with those characters and Cartoon World is back on the menu.

 

[GAcoaster]

Come on Comcast!

 

[Mad Dog]

I was weirdly thinking about this last night and what it could mean for the parks.

It doesn't change anything with Potter, I don't know if DC is even an option with Six Flags and MSHI.

The only thing I think I'd be interested in, if it's even possible would be Looney Tunes. I think that would be a lot of fun. Replace Toon Lagoon with those characters and Cartoon World is back on the menu.

The Cartoon World failed negotiations of the 90's would be a wild irony if Comcast would acquire Warner.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Universal would be insane if they had WB as well

Like they are already doing well movie wise and adding another 10 great films a year would be insane

I don't want these companies combining but also...whats the other option some Rich person or group buying it up?

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Corporate consolidation concerns aside, the parks business would thrive from a major WB IP injection. They have a few timeless IPs (Scooby Doo, DC, Looney, Flintstones) that are begging for a major domestic presence at the parks, and HHN will have it somewhat easier to acquire IPs (at least one hurdle is gone).

I could be wrong, but from my reading of the MCA/Marvel contract, there is no stipulation regarding competing super hero/comic IPs elsewhere at the resort? Most of the contract ties Marvel use to the "SECOND GATE", and they had DC-related merch at USF for years.

 

[AvoidTIMtation]

I absolutely *HATE* the fact that the Six Flags/DC contract doesn't end until like 2050

 

[GAcoaster]

I absolutely *HATE* the fact that the Six Flags/DC contract doesn't end until like 2050

Unless the “new” Six Flags is looking to cut costs (they are) and wants to shed the contract early…

 

[DK745]

I absolutely *HATE* the fact that the Six Flags/DC contract doesn't end until like 2050

Does anyone know about that darn Six Flags/DC contract? Is a buyout an option if it's not in perpetuity?

 

[rageofthegods]

As someone who worked in entertainment, has friends who still work there, and has eventual aspirations to rejoin, haha this sucks man.

Better Comcast than the personal friend of the president I guess.