Dreamworks at Universal Studios

[GunnarCharles]

It is now official, Comcast made the deal to purchase Dreamworks.

http://money.cnn.com/2016/04/28/media/comcast-dreamworks-nbcuniversal/

I thought the price tag seemed quite large at first, but as the article reminded me it is still significantly less than Disney's purchase of Pixar. I have to believe that this will eventually mean big things for Universal Parks and Resorts in the future. It will be interesting to see how and when. Could we see an attraction for How to Train Your Dragon in the parks soon? Or are these implications bigger as it seems inevitable a 3rd theme park is coming. All in all I think the investment was a good option. Personally I don't think Dreamworks is nearly on the level of Pixar or even Disney for that matter (though I do enjoy many of their films) but even still this will wrap up some good intellectual property, especially for younger audiences. Comcast is on a mission, and it seems like Universal has made all the right moves for quite some time.

 

[Disxuni]

Honestly, I think if Universal ever decides they want to use anymore Dreamworks films as attractions, it would be best if they made a sole land for them, or heck, even create an entire themepark just dedicated to Dreamworks films. That way it's a little more consistent and cohesive. Shrek and Minions are already at the parks, but I think it would be better themed if Dreamwork attractions as a whole to be in one place, rather than spread out, and I honestly do not think Universal wants to turn the entrance to Universal to "Dreamworks Land" so to speak. So, I think it would be best if it was put in another place if they decided to use more films, but then again, I'm biased, as I'm not a massive fan of Dreamworks films.

 

[pa. dad]

I thought the price was high also. But given that Disney has bought Pixar and Marvel and Star wars, I would think that Comcast must feel that they have to buy something beyond Harry Potter's rentals.
It will be interesting to see how they use their new purchase.