Disney CEO Iger Says Sky Is a 'Crown Jewel' of Fox Assets

The transcript discusses 21st Century Fox's plans to acquire Sky, highlighting Sky's value in terms of consumer experience and programming. It also covers the future of Sky News and the strategic use of Fox assets to enhance Hulu and other Disney services, emphasizing the shift towards direct-to-consumer business models.

What is the primary reason 21st Century Fox is interested in acquiring Sky?

• To enhance their consumer experience and programming

• To expand their sports programming

• To compete with Netflix

• To enter the European market

What is the outlook for Sky News according to the discussion?

• It will be shut down

• It has a promising future

• It will be sold to another company

• It will merge with Hulu

How does Disney plan to utilize its majority ownership in Hulu?

• By reducing its content offerings

• By focusing solely on sports content

• By leveraging 21st Century Fox's content

• By merging it with Sky News

What is a key benefit of Disney's direct-to-consumer strategy?

• Reduced production costs

• Faster content delivery

• Better opportunities for personalization and customization

• Increased advertising revenue

How does Disney plan to accelerate Hulu's growth?

• By reducing the number of shows

• By using Fox's intellectual property

• By acquiring more sports channels

• By increasing subscription prices