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 ...

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.

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang are the newest hot old property that a large corporation is ready to spend a ton of money on. Variety reports that Sony Pictures Entertainment ...

Sony 6758-1.33%decrease; red down pointing triangle is taking control of Snoopy and Charlie Brown, the latest Hollywood power play that leverages cartoon icons across the entertainment industry. The ...

Sony is buying a majority stake in the Peanuts franchise, which includes world famous cartoon characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown. Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and Sony Pictures Entertainment have ...

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 ...

The Peanuts franchise is apparently worth more than just a few peanuts. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment have gained majority ownership in the Peanuts franchise, and the ...

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 ...

Charlie Brown and Snoopy will live under the Sony umbrella as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan buy the slice of Peanuts Holding LLC held by Canadian company WildBrain. By ...

Sony is paying approximately $460 milliion to purchase Peanuts [PDF] and its characters, including Snoopy and Charlie Brown, created by Charles M. Schulz. That’s a 41 percent stake Sony is buying from ...

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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 ...