Does this make it easier for them to crack down on bootlegging if its just 1 universal codec ? kind of like Cinavia does now? Like each actual digital download / purchased dvd /bluray will have a digital barcode and if it doesnt register with a purchase then youll get an error trying to play
I dont like all these companies working together

nothing good can come from it

if they are all working together its to help their profits in some way they aint doing this for charity and licenses. Theres an ulterior move here