Hollywood studio chiefs and entertainment industry CEOs appear to have dealmaking on their minds. Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman made another pitch at a Feb. 23 investor conference for a deep-pocketed investor to acquire a slice of Paramount Studios, and DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg says he “fantasizes” about such a deal. Tribune Media CEO Peter Liguori said a few days later he wants to sell assets that could include the WGN America cable network or some of the company’s TV stations. And media mogul John Malone continues to beat the drum about rolling up premium TV firm Starz with Lionsgate.
Source: Why 2016 Could Be a Banner Year for Hollywood Studio Mergers and Acquisitions – Hollywood Reporter