The deal is for CAN$630 million, Wildbrain said in a release announcing the deal. That is roughly $457 million U.S. When the transaction is completed, Sony — which already owns approximately 39% of ...

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Sony grabbed control of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the ‘Peanuts’ gang in a new mega-deal that gives the company access to the famous group of characters for its movies, video games and other content.

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Happiness is taking control of a beloved comic strip. Sony is buying a 41% stake in the Charles M. Schulz comic ...

Toronto-based kids and family entertainment company WildBrain has agreed to sell its remaining 41% stake in Peanuts Holdings to Sony for CAD $630 million ($457 million) in cash, a move that will fully ...

Sony is acquiring a 41% stake from WildBrain for $457.2 million, increasing its total ownership to 80% and making Peanuts a consolidated subsidiary The Schulz family will maintain their 20% equity ...

Sony is paying more than a few peanuts to get majority ownership of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved Peanuts franchise featuring Snoopy, Charlie Brown and more. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music ...

It’s got Spider-Man, it’s got Slimer, and now Sony adds another powerful “S” to its slate: Snoopy. Yes, Sony now controls the Peanuts gang in yet another case of Hollywood acquisition mania. This week ...