DreamWorks Animation Said to Draw Comcast's Interest

The transcript discusses the sale of DreamWorks to Comcast, highlighting the challenges faced by standalone studios in a competitive media market dominated by large companies. It explains the trend of consolidation in the media industry, with examples like ATT and DIRECTV, and predicts further consolidation in the content space, mentioning potential discussions involving smaller studios like Lionsgate and AMC Entertainment.

What is one of the main reasons DreamWorks decided to sell to Comcast?

• To expand their animation studio

• To reduce production costs

• To compete with larger media companies

• To focus on independent projects

Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as a competitor to DreamWorks?

• 21st Century Fox

• Netflix

• Comcast

• Disney

What trend has been observed in the media industry over the past few years?

• Focus on traditional media

• Decrease in media mergers

• Increase in independent studios

• Consolidation on the distribution side

Which company is mentioned as having been involved in discussions for potential mergers?

• Universal Studios

• Paramount Pictures

• Lionsgate

• Warner Bros

What is the expected trend in the media industry regarding content?

• Decrease in content production

• Focus on live events

• More independent content creators

• Increased consolidation on the content side