The Business
Jeffrey Katzenberg on Quibi and his Hollywood tenure
Jeffrey Katzenberg ran Walt Disney Studios when it made hits like “The Little Mermaid” and “The Lion King.” He also co-founded DreamWorks. Now he’s launched Quibi, which lets you stream short shows on your phone.
By Kim Masters • • 28m ListenJeffrey Katzenberg launched Disney’s animation renaissance with a string of hits, including “The Little Mermaid” and “The Lion King.” He co-founded DreamWorks in 1994. Now he’s gambling on Quibi, a new streaming service that offers short shows for viewing on phones. He remembers some of his early days in the industry, and tells us why he believes Quibi will work — even in the middle of a pandemic.
We also remember Matt Holzman, who created KCRW’s The Business.
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Read the story6 minEternal optimist Jeffrey Katzenberg on launching Quibi during a pandemic
Jeffrey Katzenberg is nothing if not determined.
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This week we are remembering the late Matt Holzman, who personified KCRW.
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