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 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.

Sony 6758-0.12%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 ...

Happiness is taking control of a beloved comic strip. Sony is buying a 41% stake in the Charles M. Schulz comic “Peanuts” and its characters including Snoopy and Charlie Brown from Canada’s WildBrain ...

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 ...

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 has acquired the majority stake in “Peanuts” from WildBrain for $457 million, the companies announced Thursday. Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang are now under Sony’s ...

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 Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) have acquired 41% stake in Peanuts Holdings LLC, giving them majority ownership of the "PEANUTS" franchise, which features iconic and ...