http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/02/14/business/NA-US-DreamWorks-Animation-Paul-Allen.php Here's the Charter piece: http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D96B0D3O1.htm
Well, at least he made a little money on Dream Works. Probably the first time I've heard about him making money on one of his ventures since Microsoft.