u/LinkRules5321

He made some of the songs for the soundtrack.

The thing is, is that they admit they rip-off other movies and like "parodying" big corporations.

Fresh of the news of a potential XBOX spin-off, many are worried about XBOX’s future. But to me, this is one of the best things to happen to the studio. Fresh of the news of a potential XBOX spin-off, many are worried about XBOX’s future. But to me, this is one of the best things to happen to the studio. 

Microsoft said a few options include Joint Venture, a more independent subsidiary, or a full spin-off. All of which are possible to be bought out by big companies like Tencent, Amazon, Apple, etc. 

• But Trump has beef with Tencent due to being Chinese 
• Amazon would likely do better buying Annapurna Interactive (and the rest of Annapurna for that matter or Megan risks giving it to her brother at ParaBros. (not saying she wants either)) 
• Apple wants to make mobile games mainly, and could face scrutiny on making XBOX Game Pass only on Apple platforms
• And Google isn’t interested in gaming after the Stadia thing

 

But there is a smaller company, which despite being smaller in size, is the perfect fit for them if considering its tied-up history.

https://preview.redd.it/ycpqwdu2kj7h1.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=a7ffaac00cececc1fff1f39c7cea6cd310ab9e58

Comcast has shown it can afford 80 billion+ acquisitions after its Versant spin-off and WB bid. And XBOX gives them everything WB would’ve given 

• New big IPs (although Minecraft film rights would still be licensed for the time-being) 
• A successful gaming company (which came from Universal's own studio is you know your gaming history) 
• And a bigger streaming service

 

The deal (in my eyes at least) would likely see Comcast buy a 50% stake in XBOX (because they couldn't justify a complete 80 billion acquisition of a gaming company) and folds NBCUniversal into it, allowing for one media company owned 50% by Comcast and 50% by Microsoft. 

The combined company led by XBOX CEO Asha Sharma, will take on the name 

Or just Universal or NBCUniversal are options.

Synergy?

XBOX gains a major film studio to develop projects based on its IP, a lot of which came from the film studio itself.

Universal gets a gaming company for it's IP, its old IP back (and a LOT more), and a new spot to advertise Universal Films (ala Sony Movie Trailers on PlayStation) as well as a bigger streaming service (later).

As Activation-Blizzard said on a potential TimeWarner bid: The plan being that XBOX could utilize Universal's IP for game development, and Universal could turn XBOX’s vast stable of games into films and television properties

(Crash, Psychonauts, Banjo-Kazooie, Conker, and Spyro would all grow DreamWorks and Illumination's potential IP to turn into film and TV projects)

However, due to XBOX licensing some of its game IP for other film studios, Universal will simply hold first look for most XBOX IP and if rejected, will license the rights to another studio. 

Spin-Offs? 

NBCU’s international channels are kept by Sky (who is kept 100% by Comcast)

But other than that, XBOX will keep all the assets Universal provides, restructuring as so...... 

Units? 

• Universal Entertainment 
• NBC Entertainment 
• XBOX Media Pass 
• XBOX Game Studios 
• XBOX Universal Experiences

 

Universal Entertainment 

https://preview.redd.it/o5hdbhmfjj7h1.png?width=2115&format=png&auto=webp&s=a4085f0744fbd9c61d1da6baa5af20714b7a7afe

No major changes would affect the film side outside a revival of XBOX Entertainment for game-based content. 

The biggest changes will be on the TELEVISION side.  

• NBC Studios (formerly Universal Television)- the broadcast TV arm of Universal Television Group and could potentially move under NBC Entertainment to help grow the NBC brand. It also holds Telemundo Studios and SNL Studios. 
• Universal 1440- the VOD arm of Universal  
• Universal Animation Studios (formerly DreamWorks TV)- the Television Animation arm of Universal, which with the rebrand plans to also create adult animation for NBC and its new streamer (later), it will also handle streaming, VOD, and select theatrical films as well. Geneon Entertainment would become the Anime division and become Universal’s answer to Sony’s Aniplex, even considering in-house animation development
• Universal Global Television (formerly Universal Content Productions) EDIT: I can't change the image to Global TV logo, to keep Universal’s name in Television and be the streaming, premium, International (UK mainly with Working Title moving here), and cable content arm of the group
• Universal Television Alternative is made into a new studio at Focus called Focus Alternative Studio, to double as a documentary film arm.

 

NBC Entertainment 

https://preview.redd.it/7jwru7jijj7h1.png?width=2950&format=png&auto=webp&s=95fb0c1aea4334962624f236fdc24ad2c1ba60da

The US Broadcast arm of XBOX, the side will see a massive restructure including the absorption of Telemundo Enterprises into the base NBC operations (hence why Telemundo Studios is under NBC Studios now) 

• NBC- the main network, in which would launch NBC Animation block to rival Fox with shows like Ted the Animated Series, the new Casper series, a Conker’s Bad Fur Day cartoon, and acquisitions being core pillars. 
• Telemundo- the main Spanish broadcast network 
• NBC News- now also manages Noticias Telemundo 
• NBC Sports- unchanged  
• Bravo- Reality television 
• Universo- Spanish NBC 
• NBC Global Distribution/NBC Syndication Studios- the non-theatrical distribution arms of the company

 

XBOX Media Pass 

https://preview.redd.it/8apwsuqmjj7h1.png?width=1072&format=png&auto=webp&s=e5c6eed950f72f3acf45b5935208d7ab238943ee

The merger of US versions of Peacock and XBOX Game Pass into the streaming service for ALL Entertainment. Even if Peacock had barely anything worth watching, it’ll have everything worth PLAYING.

XBOX Game Pass would then begin expansion onto other devices using Peacock’s US operations but internationally will remain separate due to licensing issues with other streamers.

Think of it as a Disney/Hulu type partnership. Hayu will also be folded into Media Pass

XBOX Game Studios 

https://preview.redd.it/opr6icxlkj7h1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=35fc57299dab37cab54b11487fbb8bce7a1da696

One of the core assets of the company, which is too big to even BEGIN naming its many subsidiaries. But highlights include Mojang, Activation-Blizzard, Halo Studios, and Bethesda Softworks. 

XBOX-Universal Experiences 

Holds the Consumer Products arm and Parks and Resorts units, licensing its brands is going to grow tenfold by the crap ton of franchises both are receiving.  

Potential Acquisitions for the combined company include- 

• Nintendo- as much as they'd say NO and would be scrutinized by the Japanese, I’m sure Microsoft will encourage a THIRD bid. But it won’t go anywhere. 
• Mattel- for major IP, and a company to make toys for its brands. Film rights will also be licensed but with a first look at Universal like XBOX. But I would much rather have MGM take over Mattel as they need the IP more. 
• Showtime- if the merger passes, Paramount has HBO, so NBC could benefit from a premium network. (but will not go for base cable after the Versant spin-off)
• Universal Music Group- to revive the empire Vivendi destroyed even if just a small stake (20-30%) (StudioCanal will likely not sell)
• Lionsgate? The only reason I see is IP maybe (including a Triple-A Hunger Game), but XBOX already gave them so much. And I'm not the biggest fan of film consolidation.

But all in all, XBOX potentially being sold or spin-off may not be as bad as it seems, as it could provide 2 parties with something they both want/need, and it turns XBOX into a Disney level conglomerate with its many IPs and businesses. 

But what do you think? 

• What should be the name of a combined XBOX/NBCUniversal? 
• Is a XBOX/Universal merger or Joint Venture possible and is it a good or dumb idea? 
• Is NBC likely to bring back animation to its schedule? 
• Should Comcast go after a smaller gaming company? 
• What company should I attempt to make a merger scenario of next? (I’m thinking Fox and Roku)

 

Note: Even if XBOX doesn’t merge with Comcast, I’d see this as a redo of my PFOTMI Part 1.

And another idea is just Comcast buying 50% in XBOX separate from NBCUniversal (which could split into Universal and NBC within Comcast)

If they watched Goat Story, they can watch anything.