Sony is taking a much bigger bite of the Peanuts universe, betting that Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and friends still have serious ...

WildBrain has signed a definitive agreement to sell its 41% stake in iconic children's IP Peanuts to Sony for C$630m in cash ...

Sony acquired its first stake in Peanuts Holdings LLC in 2018 from Toronto-based WildBrain Ltd. In Friday's transaction, Sony ...

The deal announced Friday, increases Sony’s stake to a whopping 80%, and it values the business at more than $1 billion.

Sony is buying a majority stake in the Peanuts franchise, which includes world famous cartoon characters Snoopy and Charlie ...

Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan have sealed a new deal that pushes their ownership of the ...

Charlie Brown and Snoopy will live under the Sony umbrella as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment buy ...

The latest installment to this entertainment juggernaut relies on a cheap, rote formula and easy gags to keep children ...

The deal adds to Sony's existing 39% stake, bringing its shareholding to 80%. The Schulz family continues to own the remaining 20%.

Sony will pay CAN $630 million to WildBrain for the 41% stake, or roughly $457 million. The closing of the transaction is subject to certain closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

Rob Reiner once called the film “the most satisfying creative experience I ever had because I got to work with Nick.” ...