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A key point of debate among industry experts is the valuation of DreamWorks compared to other major acquisitions in the entertainment sector. Argersinger highlighted that Comcast paid $3.8 billion for DreamWorks, which was somewhat lower than Disney's recent acquisitions—paying around $4 billion each for Marvel and Lucasfilm.
He emphasized that Marvel and Lucasfilm possessed a much more powerful portfolio of intellectual property—assets with 'timeless qualities' that can generate sustained revenues and brand loyalty over decades. In contrast, properties like "Kung Fu Panda," "Shrek," and "How to Train Your Dragon," while valuable, may not carry the same enduring cultural weight, raising questions about the strategic long-term value of the acquisition.