Amazon Said to Ramp Up Movie Content

Amazon is in early talks with Sony and Paramount to co-finance films, aiming to boost its content offerings. This strategy involves trade-offs for studios, like sharing profits but reducing financial risk. Amazon seeks to enhance its film unit's direction, having had moderate success but lacking major hits compared to Netflix.

What is Amazon's primary goal in having exploratory talks with Sony Pictures and Paramount?

• To acquire these studios

• To sell its film unit

• To co-finance films and produce more exciting content

• To merge with Disney

What is a potential downside for Sony when co-financing films with Amazon?

• Losing 25% of the film's profits if it's a hit

• Gaining more box office share

• Competing better with Warner Brothers

• Increasing their content library

How might co-financing with Amazon benefit studios like Sony and Paramount?

• By increasing their box office share and content library

• By gaining full control over their films

• By reducing their need for co-financing partners

• By eliminating competition from Disney

What challenge is Amazon facing in its film unit compared to Netflix?

• Over-reliance on Disney films

• Excessive content production

• Too many award-winning films

• Lack of a Game of Thrones type TV show

What recognition did Amazon receive at the Oscars?

• For the Disney Star Wars films

• For a big award-winning film seen by many

• For films like Manchester by the Sea

• For a TV show like Game of Thrones