Asked by Breon Speight on Sep 23, 2024

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This company took over Universal Pictures during the first wave of corporate buyouts and takeovers.

A) Music Corporation of America (MCA)
B) Time magazine
C) TransAmerica
D) DC Comics

Corporate Buyouts

The acquisition of a controlling interest in a company by another company or investor group, often to gain strategic advantages or assets.

Universal Pictures

An American film production and distribution company, known as one of the "Big Five" studios in Hollywood and for its extensive library of films and franchises.

Music Corporation of America

Originally a talent agency, it evolved into a powerful American media and entertainment company involved in television production, music publishing, and representation of artists.

  • Identify significant partnerships between studios and other entertainment or corporate entities for diversification.
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Rupali Kukreti3 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
MCA purchased Universal Pictures in 1962 as part of a larger acquisition of Decca Records, which included Decca's Universal Studios branch.