When Disney bought YouTube network Maker Studios in March for close to a billion dollars, some were confused about the decision.

When Disney bought YouTube network Maker Studios in March for close to a billion dollars, some were confused about the decision. But the entertainment giant has big plans for their new acquisition, and believes the studio is the Marvel or Lucasfilms of the future. The statement adds weight to the concept that the way young consumers choose to get their much of their content—online in short-form—is going to be adopted by traditional brands as well. (CNET, Stream Daily)