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I.
Introduction
Comcast's proposed takeover of NBC Universal is expected to completely
restructure the entertainment industry's landscape. Analysts, investors, and
public interest groups alike have responded strongly to the anticipated
agreement, which is expected to be finalized imminently. The merger of the
largest American cable company with one of the largest entertainment
enterprises in the world would give the combined entity control over
approximately one out of every five viewing hours in the United States. [1] Not
surprisingly, the deal will be heavily scrutinized and raise considerable
questions of antitrust law, media diversity, and the future of internet usage.
This article will explore the implications of big media mergers in light … Read the rest