21st FOX (FX, FOX) almost bought Time Warner (TBS, TNT, Adult Swim)

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Imagine if the same people whom decide whether or not The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers would also decide the fates of Venture Bros., Rick and Morty, and other Adult Swim fare?

Welp, that almost happened, as yesterday Time Warner officially declined an $80 billion dollar take over which would have formed the because content provider on planet Earth. The ramifications would’ve been enormous, and certainly some networks would have been merged together. Check out a statement from Jeff Bewkes:

http://youtu.be/yLlAcRQuzq4