THE INFORMATION YOU REQUESTED IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Accessing this information requires a subscription to HollywoodReporter.com.

Panel talks media mergers


March 14, 2008 The future of Time Warner, MGM, Lionsgate, Liberty Media, satellite radio and the general outlook for mergers and acquisitions in the media and entertainment field were in the spotlight Thursday at McGraw-Hill's 2008 Media Summit New York. Media giants have become more active in pursuing digital companies as they embrace the digital future and private-equity firms' ability to bid in deals is hurt by the crunch. Earlier in the day, CBS Corp. president and CEO Leslie Moonves said prices for acquisition targets have finally started coming down from what he called "absurd" levels.

Subscribe to the Hollywood Reporter and see the entertainment industry from its best angle: the inside looking out. Complete access to real-time news and exclusive analysis that goes behind the scenes from film to television, home video to digital media.

   Subscribe now.

If you're a subscriber log in here

Note:
You must be using a "cookie enabled" browser in order to access the members-only areas. If you have disabled cookie use in your browser, you must enable it before entering your authentication info. For more info click here.

Current Print Subscriber?
Click Here to upgrade your subscription to include online access.

Have a Question?
If you have any questions, please call our Customer Service department at (888) 900-3782 or (323) 525-2113, or email mailbox@hollywoodreporter.com.