Crunchyroll sale to Sony delayed by antitrust probe

[Jman]

https://www.theinformation.com/articles/sonys-hopes-of-countering-netflix-in-anime-market-delayed-by-antitrust-probe?utm_campaign=[rtsu]+Automated+RTS&utm_content=1003171&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cio&utm_term=1000266
 

As anime becomes a cornerstone of a decent amount of companies, it makes sense no one wants one company dictating the stuff.

[The1gairon]

Ugh well that makes things more interesting at least. Also you need to pay to raed the entire article.

[Sir Teddybar Gut Fullung]

So people who own company dedicated to a piece of Japanese culture decide to sell it to a Japanese company.

Makes sense...I...guess. *shrugs*

[mochi]

oh sure when Sony tries to aquire another company it's stopped by Monopoly laws, but when Disney absorbs 50% of all media companies that's a-ok

[ben0119]

Where is Teddy Roosevelt when we need him?!  Bust the trusts!  We can't have an anime-opoly!

[The1gairon]

On 5/15/2021 at 12:59 PM, mochi said:

oh sure when Sony tries to aquire another company it's stopped by Monopoly laws, but when Disney absorbs 50% of all media companies that's a-ok

Because Disney essentially iS the government as far as entertainment is concerned.