VOICED : Amazon compra los estudios MGM para fortalecerse con películas en línea

VOICED : Amazon compra los estudios MGM para fortalecerse con películas en línea

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Amazon has made a significant investment in the streaming industry by acquiring MGM for $8.45 billion. This acquisition aims to enhance Amazon Prime Video's offerings with a vast library of films and TV shows, allowing it to compete with platforms like Netflix. The deal provides Amazon with valuable intellectual property, including lucrative franchises such as James Bond, Rocky, and Pink Panther. This move comes as Amazon continues to expand in digital commerce and cloud services, seeking to strengthen its position in digital entertainment. MGM, having faced financial difficulties, benefits from the deal by gaining financial stability and wider audience access. This acquisition is Amazon's second-largest after Whole Foods, highlighting its strategic growth in various sectors.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of Amazon's acquisition of MGM?

To acquire new technology

To expand its cloud services

To enhance its streaming content library

To enter the grocery market

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which iconic franchise is now part of Amazon's portfolio due to the MGM acquisition?

James Bond

Marvel

Star Wars

Harry Potter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did MGM face that led to its acquisition by Amazon?

Lack of digital content

Bankruptcy due to cinema closures

Decline in movie production

Increased competition from Netflix

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Amazon's most expensive acquisition before MGM?

Ring

Whole Foods

Twitch

Zappos

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal issue is Amazon facing in Washington, D.C.?

Tax evasion

Alleged abuse of online market dominance

Environmental regulations

Labor law violations