Disney acquires YouTube hit-factory Maker Studios for $500 million

Disney yesterday confirmed the previosly reported $500 million acquisition of YouTube powerhouse and multi-channel network Maker Studios, whose clients range everything from #1 YouTube gamer PewDiePie (Felix Kjellberg) to The Mom’s View Talk Show (for moms – obviously). The final check may even end up as high as $950 million should Maker hit an unannounced set of performance … Continue reading →