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 DreamWorks as a key example, and predicts further consolidation in the content side of the business, mentioning other studios like Lionsgate and AMC Entertainment.

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

• To focus on independent projects

• To reduce production costs

• To compete with larger media companies

• To expand their animation studio

Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as a competitor in the media market?

• 21st Century Fox

• Comcast

• Netflix

• Disney

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

• Consolidation on the distribution side

• Increase in independent studios

• Decrease in media mergers

• Focus on traditional media

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

• Paramount Pictures

• Universal Studios

• Warner Bros

• Lionsgate

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

• Decrease in content production

• More standalone studios

• Increased consolidation

• Focus on local content