SoftBank to Invest $250M in Legendary Entertainment

The transcript discusses SoftBank's strategic interest in acquiring Hollywood content and wireless assets globally, particularly in India and China. Masayoshi Son, SoftBank's CEO, aims to create a content and distribution bundle by investing in movie studios like Legendary Pictures and potentially DreamWorks Animation. The strategy is compared to Amazon's and Alibaba's approaches, with SoftBank being a significant investor in Alibaba. The discussion highlights the potential for movie studio consolidation and SoftBank's ongoing global investment activities.

What is the primary reason for SoftBank's interest in Hollywood movie studios?

• To expand its wireless network in the US

• To combine content and distribution for international markets

• To compete directly with Amazon

• To acquire DreamWorks Animation

How does Masayoshi Son's strategy compare to Amazon's approach?

• Both aim to create and distribute content

• Both are looking to merge with Time Warner

• Both are heavily invested in Alibaba

• Both focus on acquiring wireless assets

Which movie studio is mentioned as a potential future investment for SoftBank?

• MGM

• Lionsgate

• DreamWorks Animation

• Warner Bros

What analogy is used to describe SoftBank's progress in its investment strategy?

• At the finish line

• At second base

• On the home stretch

• In the first inning

What is the long-term vision for SoftBank's investments according to the transcript?

• To invest solely in Alibaba

• To consolidate movie studios for greater scale

• To merge with Time Warner

• To become the largest wireless carrier in Japan