MGM, Lionsgate Remain Ripe Targets for Media M&A in 2019

Deadline: The frenetic pace of mergers and acquisitions that reshaped Hollywood in 2018 is likely to slow in 2019. Despite warning signs, there remain a lot of ripe targets, especially content-rich players like MGM, Lionsgate and AMC Networks. And most analysts expect CBS and Viacom to finally tie the knot soon, with Fox also possibly exploring a merger with News Corp.