Amazon's acquisition of MGM Studios for $8.45 billion has sparked significant interest and speculation.
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The acquisition is poised to become Amazon's second-largest in history, following its purchase of Whole Foods in 2017.
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With this deal, Amazon gains access to iconic film franchises such as "James Bond," "Rocky," and "The Hobbit," as well as popular television series like "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Fargo".
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The acquisition aligns with Amazon's broader strategy of bolstering its Prime Video streaming service to compete with major rivals like Netflix and Disney+.
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Furthermore, it reflects Amazon's recognition of the need to expand its content offerings to retain and attract Prime subscribers.
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However, the acquisition has drawn regulatory scrutiny, with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission investigating potential antitrust concerns.
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Critics argue that the deal could diminish market competition and raise questions about fairness.
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Despite these challenges, Amazon appears committed to leveraging MGM's assets to strengthen its position in the fiercely competitive streaming market.
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Q: What is the value of Amazon's acquisition of MGM?
A: $8.45 billion [789cf039-8944-453a-9cca-48833a055b86]

Q: Which iconic film franchises does Amazon gain access to through the acquisition?
A: "James Bond," "Rocky," and "The Hobbit" [789cf039-8944-453a-9cca-48833a055b86, 59b0de1f-be2c-4f73-8bc8-d647be43b5cd]

Q: What strategic motive does Amazon have for acquiring MGM?
A: Bolstering its Prime Video streaming service [10a0e8c2-1528-4478-8ae2-a1efc9180617, 59b0de1f-be2c-4f73-8bc8-d647be43b5cd]

Q: What regulatory scrutiny does the acquisition face?
A: U.S. Federal Trade Commission investigation into potential antitrust concerns [789cf039-8944-453a-9cca-48833a055b86]

Q: How many Prime subscribers watched Amazon's streaming content last year?
A: Over 175 million [59b0de1f-be2c-4f73-8bc8-d647be43b5cd]

Q: Who will succeed Jeff Bezos as CEO of Amazon?
A: Andy Jassy, head of the cloud department [59b0de1f-be2c-4f73-8bc8-d647be43b5cd]

Q: What is the significance of the MGM acquisition in terms of Amazon's business areas?
A: Building Amazon Studios into the fourth largest business area [59b0de1f-be2c-4f73-8bc8-d647be43b5cd]

Q: How does Amazon aim to compete with its streaming rivals?
A: By expanding its content offerings [10a0e8c2-1528-4478-8ae2-a1efc9180617, 59b0de1f-be2c-4f73-8bc8-d647be43b5cd]

Q: What challenges does the acquisition face besides regulatory scrutiny?
A: Criticism regarding potential market competition and fairness [789cf039-8944-453a-9cca-48833a055b86]

Q: What does Jeff Bezos plan to focus on after stepping down as Amazon's CEO?
A: Personal business ventures such as environmental protection funds and space exploration [59b0de1f-be2c-4f73-8bc8-d647be43b5cd]