Rate Their Chances MultiVersus Edition: Day 129 - Concept: RWBY rep, Concept: Red vs Blue rep, Wiz and Boomstick (2024)

I'd be lion if I said it has a chance!
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Chance: 1%
Of all the arguments that could be made against this, I will begin with the most pedantic: I really believe that if Animal Planet were to get a rep, it would be the elephant. It was in the logo! Rookie mistake. Also, uh, we might not get an Animal Planet rep. Call it a hunch but I think it might not be a hypetastic SEO-friendly gamer- and fan-driven pick. Also apparently Discovery is just (illegally) planning to sell WB to Universal in 2 years so they might not want to put their IP in a game they don't plan to own for long. By the way, this means we probably start to brace ourselves for Minions in MultiVersus. Dear Lord have mercy on our souls.

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Honestly though I'm changing this from 0% to 1% because this game is pretty freaking bonkers and I wouldn't put it past them. But also there are more iconic lions that this deliberately un-iconic lion would maybe have to surpass. Like Simba, or... the MGM Lion, or... uh, Lion-O? I'm kinda drawing a blank here. Oh, WB owns the Cowardly Lion from Oz! Though that's more "dude in bad makeup" than actual lion, so it's only borderline competition.

I'm kinda rambling so I'll probably just stop talking now

Want: 10%
I mean... It would be funny.

Noms: Spear & Fang (Primal)

ᑐᑌᑎᑕ said:

Abstaining on Code Lyoko

LION

Chance: 100%

The Lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body, short, rounded head, round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male Lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane. It is a social species, forming groups called prides. A Lion's pride consists of a few adult males, related females, and cubs.

One of the most widely recognized Animal symbols in human culture, the Lion has been extensively depicted in sculptures and paintings, on national flags, and in contemporary films and literature. Lions have been kept in menageries since the time of the Roman Empire and have been a key species sought for exhibition in zoological gardens across the world since the late 18th century. There are few Animals out there more Iconic than the Lion.

Animal Planet, being one of the major properties owned by Discovery, is unquestionably deserving of a rep in Multiversus, some would argue more. Of all the Animals on the Planet, the Lion, owing to its Iconic status, is definitely the front runner for sure. Now, it's not a guarantee, as there is a chance they may not be able to get the rights to the Lion, I hear the license is a bit complex right now, but I believe they could pull through.

Now, I must bring up the literal Elephant in the room. Animal Planet's logo features another iconic Animal, the Elephant. Some would argue being on the logo makes the Elephant a front runner and it's true, Elephant is the most strongly associated Animal with the Planet. However, Elephants are very docile and while this would make for an intriguing support playstyle, there is also the Brand to consider here. Animal Planet is very protective of Elephant, and I don't imagine they'd like having it in a game alongside shows like Game of Thrones or Rick and Morty.

Another Animal that inhabits the Planet is the Iconic aquatic Animal, the Shark. However, I do not believe Shark to be in competition for Lion's spot, as Shark would be representative of the Shark Week franchise; a franchise so important to Warner Bros. Discovery, in their weird coprporate powerpoint, it ranks just below Superman, and above powerhouses Game of Thrones, and 90 Day Fiance Universe. Shark is a matter of when, not if in my opinion. However, Shark Week, airs on Discovery Channel, not Animal Planet. Thus, Shark does not count as an Animal Planet rep.

I'd also like to debunk the myth that MGM owns the Iconic Lion. While they certainly own an Iconic Lion, it is a Lion named Leo, not Animal Planet's Lion. Therefore, MGM is not a factor in the rights issues with Lion. Disney also does not have an exclusivity deal with the entirety of Lion kind, only the Lion Kingdom. Thankfully, there are ways to include Lion without infringing on Disney's exclusivity deal.

There is almost no chance Lion doesn't make it. I fail to think of an animal more iconic, more well known, more lovable, and more deserving of the slot.

For real
Chance: 0%
There is no way they would spend time and resources adding a photorealistic Lion, but it would be one of the most hilarious characters possible. I try to imagine the dev team hyping up Just A Lion and it kills me every time. "Guys, it's THE Iconic Lion!" Thank you so much PeridotGX for creating this stupid stupid gag.

Want: 100%

Easily one of my top picks. I was cheering on this disastrous corporate merger when I realized it could finally let me play as the Iconic Lion in the funny Shaggy Batman game. Lion could have a pride meter, it could be an apex predator, or it could occasionally scavenge. The possibilities are endless! David Attenborough provides voiceover narration to act as Lion's voice.

Nominations:
All on John Gotti (1996)

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