Few media studios have as storied a history as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, which was formed in 1924 and produced some of the most lauded films of all time (The Wizard of Oz, Gone With the Wind). But in more recent years, ownership of the company and/or parts of it have switched hands and strategies several times. I've honestly done more than a few double-takes over the years in keeping up. That's why I looked forward to hearing how Jim Packer-who shares the title there of Co-President, Worldwide Television, with Gary Marenzi-is shaping the TV portion of this old, new beast. "It's like a $5 billion startup," Packer tells me over dinner.
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