Universal is going downhill.
To quell this notion:
Per Box Office: Universal actually has the high grossing animation department with Dreamworks surpassing Pixar and Illumination surpassing Disney Animation Studios. Blumhouse also makes Universal a buttload of money...They aren't worried.
Source: Movie Franchises and Brands Index
Television: Comcast had 4 of the most watched Television networks (NBC, MSNBC, USA, Telemundo) with 3 in the Top 10 per total viewers and then within the demo of 18-49 which are what makes studios the most money, they also had 4 channels (NBC, Telemundo, USA, Bravo) with 3 in the Top 10. The only channel that is having trouble currently is Universal Kids which say a -30% downward trend in viewership.
Source: Nielsen Via IndieWire
Highest Network Ratings of 2017: Most Watched Winners & Losers | IndieWire
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Going back to the Disney/Fox Merger:
It seems DOJ is getting harsher on mergers. There are rumours that the DOJ may extend conditions for Comcast/Universal deals as well as analysts are now starting to state that Disney may have to give up RSN and the film studio in the FOX deal for the deal to go through.
Which Media M&A Dance Partners Will Hook Up In 2018? | Deadline