Deals•Feb 19, 2026
The Pokémon Company International to Acquire Excell Brands
The Pokémon Company International announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Excell Brands, expanding its portfolio of licensed merchandise and brand offerings. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
GoNintendo
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Clear Angle Studios Acquires DI4D's Technology and IP to Boost Performance Capture
Clear Angle Studios announced the acquisition of DI4D's facial imaging technology and intellectual property, integrating its processing tools into Clear Angle's global capture network and the newly launched TopoTrack service. Terms were not disclosed. The deal aims to strengthen performance...
PocketGamer.biz
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in Major Media Deal
Netflix announced a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a media powerhouse. The announcement prompted director James Cameron to send a scathing letter to a U.S. antitrust lawmaker, warning of potential market concentration. The deal, valued at an undisclosed...
CNBC – US Top News & Analysis
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Gray Media Completes WBBJ Deal
Gray Media has completed the acquisition of WBBJ, a local television station, expanding its broadcast portfolio. The transaction was announced on February 18, 2026, and the financial terms were not disclosed.
Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
MusicBird Acquires Majid Jordan Publishing Catalog
Switzerland-based music rights company MusicBird announced it has acquired the publishing catalog of Toronto-based R&B duo Majid Jordan, adding over 2,000 songs to its portfolio. The deal includes the duo’s publishers’ and writers’ shares, covering hits such as 'Her' and...
Music Business Worldwide (MBW)
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Warner Bros Rejects Paramount’s Revised Offer, Grants One Week to Negotiate
Paramount Pictures has submitted a revised acquisition offer for Warner Bros, which the studio has rejected while granting a one‑week window to continue negotiations. The move signals ongoing M&A talks between the two entertainment giants, with deal terms still undisclosed.
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
OOVIE Studios Raises €164k in Pre‑Seed Round From Venture Kick
Swiss startup OOVIE Studios announced it has raised €164,000 (CHF 150,000) from Venture Kick to develop its Music Interactive Movies platform. The funding will accelerate business development and the creation of the OO App, enabling users to generate movies from...
EU-Startups
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Ocean State Media (Rhode Island PBS) Acquires FM Station WVEI From Audacy
Ocean State Media, the organization behind Rhode Island PBS, announced the acquisition of FM station WVEI from Audacy. The deal will relocate the station to PBS studios and expand its signal to cover the entire state. The acquisition follows the...
MediaPost
Deals•Feb 16, 2026
GigPig Secures Corporate VC Investment From Best Nights VC to Expand Into Ireland
GigPig, the UK live music marketplace, announced it will expand into Ireland after receiving investment from Best Nights VC, the venture arm of Mast‑Jägermeister SE. The funding will support its first international rollout in Dublin and Belfast, though the amount...
Irish Tech News
Deals•Feb 14, 2026
Holywater Acquires AI-Assisted Production Studio Jeynix
Holywater, a leading Western micro‑drama and vertical‑video player, announced the acquisition of Jeynix, an AI‑assisted production studio known for hyper‑realistic VFX. The deal follows Holywater’s recent $22 million financing round and a 2025 equity investment from FOX Entertainment. Deal value was...
Forbes – Business
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Hulu Completes Merger with Fubo Sports Network, Adding Sports Channel to Its Lineup
Hulu and Fubo Sports Network have finalized their merger, bringing the Fubo Sports Network channel into Hulu + Live TV. The deal, announced this week, expands Hulu's sports offering with nearly 500 live events per year. Financial terms were not...
The Streamable
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
EU Commission Clears Universal Music's Acquisition of Downtown
The European Commission has approved Universal Music Group's acquisition of Downtown, removing regulatory hurdles for the deal. The transaction value remains undisclosed.
Handelsblatt (DE)
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Sports Facilities Companies Acquires RCI Sports Management
Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) announced the acquisition of RCI Sports Management, a Texas‑based facility‑management firm that operates sports complexes across Texas, Kansas and the central U.S. The deal expands SFC’s national platform and deepens its operational capabilities in mid‑market and...
Sportico
Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Cineverse Acquires TV Monetization Platform IndiCue
Cineverse Corp. announced the acquisition of advertising technology firm IndiCue, Inc. for up to $40 million in cash, deferred consideration and performance‑based earnouts. The deal adds IndiCue's CTV monetization platform to Cineverse's Matchpoint suite, expanding its streaming infrastructure and is expected...
TVTechnology
Deals•Feb 12, 2026
Kino Lorber Acquires Distribution Rights to Sundance Film 'Filipiñana'
Kino Lorber announced it has acquired North American distribution rights to Rafael Manuel’s feature debut 'Filipiñana', which premiered at Sundance and won the Special Jury Award for Creative Vision. The acquisition was negotiated by Kino Lorber’s VP of Acquisitions Karoliina...
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