>> moving into the Microsoft family would give Netflix a rapid entryway into the metaverse.<p>They've lost me on that. Metaverse is not even "something" and Netflix needs Microsoft to get into "metaverse".
I am tired of all these conglomerates with overlapping platforms. Seems like every big tech company offers most of {cloud storage, cloud computing, video streaming, music, payments, office software, blah blah}.<p>IN the old days each mega <i>country</i> had {car mfg, oil refining, shipbuilding, blah blah}. Now the countries totter and the megacorps compete on multiple fronts.
While discussing who's big enough to buy Netflix, the article:<p>1. Failed to note market cap<p>2. Included a monthly graph of Netflix's stock price<p>3. Implied that "a major Hollywood studio" might be able to acquire it<p>So I'd take this with a big grain of salt.
I fail to see why buying Netflix would help Microsoft? Microsoft is currently in the process of spending billions to acquire Activision. Unless there is a streaming patent MS wants for game pass cloud, it doesn’t seem like it fits into what MS is doing right now.<p>Sure it would get them a spot in the streaming platforms, but I’m sure MS is already making money with azure hosting those platforms.
Doesn't look like Reed Hastings is still on the Microsoft board but he probably has the connections to make this happen.<p>I'm surprised the article didn't bring this up.
Probably, what Netflix needs is to build an Electronic-sell-through/Download-to-own service. Same tech. Different licensing and win over the indie/small&medium budget filmmakers.