Black Bear and Artists Equity Co-Finance New Film 'A Woman In The Sun' With Big Picture Co.
Black Bear and Artists Equity announced a co‑financing partnership for the upcoming drama 'A Woman In The Sun', starring Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek and Mia Threapleton. The two companies will jointly fund the project, with Black Bear handling North American and UK distribution, while Big Picture Co. will produce the film. Production is slated to begin in September 2026.
Entrio Group Acquires Gigs Tix to Expand Balkan Footprint
Ticketing platform Entrio Group announced the acquisition of Serbia-based Gigs Tix, strengthening its presence in the Balkans. The deal adds Gigs Tix’s portfolio of music and festival ticket sales to Entrio’s regional operations, bringing the combined entity to over 12...
FanCode Secures Exclusive Streaming Rights for Unity Cup 2026
Indian sports streaming platform FanCode announced that it has acquired exclusive digital streaming rights for the Unity Cup 2026, a senior men's football tournament to be held in London. The deal, disclosed on May 8, 2026, gives FanCode sole rights...
Atari Acquires Rights to First Five Wizardry Games
Atari announced it has acquired the complete and exclusive rights to the first five Wizardry games and their underlying IP, enabling remasters, collections, and new releases across various media. The deal includes plans for console ports, physical releases, merchandise, books,...
AI Music Platform Suno Acquires Songkick's Live Music Data From Warner Music Group
AI music platform Suno has completed the acquisition of Songkick's live music data from Warner Music Group. The deal gives Suno access to years of concert‑tracking behavior, artist preferences and Spotify‑integrated listening habits, bolstering its AI music generation capabilities. Financial...
Foxtel Secures Australian Rights to YAGA Thriller
Foxtel Group announced it has acquired the Australian streaming rights to the Canadian mystery thriller series YAGA via UK distributor Sphere Abacus. The series, produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures for Crave, will be available on Foxtel and...
Film Factory Acquires World Sales Rights to ‘Lions in Winter’
Film Factory has acquired the worldwide sales rights to the Spanish thriller ‘Lions in Winter’, directed by Albert Pintó and produced by Álvaro Ariza, Sony Pictures Entertainment Iberia and others. The deal was announced ahead of the Cannes Film Festival,...
Mubi Acquires International Distribution Rights to Lukas Dhont’s Cannes Competition Film “Coward”
Mubi announced it has purchased the distribution rights for Lukas Dhont’s Cannes competition entry “Coward” across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. The film, a co‑production among Reunion, Lumen, Topkapi Films & Versus...
Panorama Studios Acquires Global Distribution Rights for Daadi Ki Shaadi
Panorama Studios announced it has acquired the global distribution rights for the upcoming Indian family film Daadi Ki Shaadi, slated for release on May 8, 2026. The deal gives Panorama Studios worldwide theatrical distribution of the film, produced by Rtake...
Radial Secures All 200 Episodes of ‘World’s Most Evil Killers’ for Streaming
Radial Entertainment announced it has secured the streaming rights to all 200 episodes across ten seasons of the true‑crime series ‘World’s Most Evil Killers’. The deal covers distribution on Radial’s FAST and AVOD platforms, with Woodcut Media as the series...
Pathé, Merit France and Vendôme Pictures Launch Emotion Pictures, a New English‑language Film Studio
French studio Pathé, its backer Merit France, and Vendôme Pictures announced the creation of Emotion Pictures, a joint production and finance company focused on commercial English‑language feature films. The venture will develop, acquire, fully finance and produce a slate of...
The Orchard Acquires Brazil's OniMusic to Expand in Latin American Gospel Market
The Orchard announced the acquisition of OniMusic, a Brazil‑based Christian music label and distribution platform with over 120 artists. The deal expands The Orchard's presence in the fast‑growing Latin American gospel market, which accounts for roughly 20% of Brazil's music...
GBH to Merge Operations with New England Public Media in Summer 2026
Boston‑based GBH and Springfield‑based New England Public Media announced a merger of operations, with GBH set to acquire NEPM’s broadcast licenses pending FCC approval. The two entities will retain separate branding and headquarters while combining sponsorship, underwriting, and content collaborations,...
Urban One Expands Dallas Footprint with Acquisition of Service Broadcasting Group and Sale of KZMJ to Fuzion Dallas
Urban One announced it will acquire Service Broadcasting Group, LLC, which includes stations KKDA and KRNB, and will sell its 94.5 KZMJ station to Fuzion Dallas, LLC, the entity behind Encouragement Media Group’s Fuzión format. Both transactions are pending FCC approval...
Tapt Media Launches as Laundy Family Office Completes Nine Acquisition
Laundy Family Office completed the acquisition of key talk radio assets from Nine Entertainment Co., creating the new independent audio business Tapt Media, which includes stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR. The deal brings the stations under the Laundy family’s...
Times Music Acquires Punjabi Label Catrack Entertainment
Times Music, the Indian record label owned by The Times Group, announced the acquisition of Punjabi label Catrack Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., adding its classic catalog to its portfolio. The financial terms were not disclosed. The deal marks Times Music’s third...
Live Nation Acquires UK Indie Promoter Louder
Live Nation announced the acquisition of Louder, a UK-based independent promoter behind events such as Brighton’s On The Beach. The deal expands Live Nation’s footprint in the UK live music market. Financial terms were not disclosed.
DAZN to Acquire ViewLift, Merging Streaming Platform to Expand US Local Sports Rights
DAZN announced it will merge with ViewLift, the platform that powers direct‑to‑consumer streaming for several U.S. regional sports networks. The deal, announced on April 30, 2026, gives DAZN greater optionality for teams seeking new media rights agreements, though financial terms...
Electric Entertainment Acquires Worldwide Distribution Rights to Film O Horizon
Electric Entertainment announced it has acquired the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the feature film O Horizon. The deal includes a US platform release by Variance starting June 12 and plans to sell international rights at Cannes. Negotiations were handled...
Universal Music Group Sells 50% of Its Spotify Stake for $1.45B
Universal Music Group announced it will sell half of its ~3.10% stake in Spotify, valued at roughly $1.45 billion. Proceeds will fund a €1 billion stock buyback and a portion will be distributed to artists. The sale was disclosed during UMG’s Q1...
Republic Pictures Acquires Jon Kean Documentary ‘The Hollywood Rabbi’
Republic Pictures announced it has acquired the documentary ‘The Hollywood Rabbi’ directed by Jon Kean, which chronicles the life of Rabbi Marvin Hier. The acquisition was confirmed by Sejin Croninger, EVP of Worldwide Acquisitions at Paramount Pictures. Produced by Brad...
BMG to Acquire Concord in $1.16B Cash-and-Stock Deal
German music group BMG and independent label Concord have signed a definitive agreement to merge, forming a combined entity called BMG. The cash-and-stock transaction gives Bertelsmann a 67% stake while Concord shareholders receive a 33% stake and a $1.16 billion cash...
Primary Wave Acquires Harry Chapin Estate Catalog and Likeness Rights
Primary Wave announced a partnership with the estate of late singer‑songwriter Harry Chapin, acquiring his music catalog and name, image, and likeness rights. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal adds to Primary Wave’s growing portfolio of heritage music catalogs.
Netflix, Globo and Super RTL Acquire Federation Kids & Family’s K‑pop Series
Federation Kids & Family announced that Netflix, Globo, Super RTL, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, NRK, Dreamia, RTS and EITB have acquired the K‑pop‑themed series Gangnam Project across multiple territories, covering Season 1 and Season 2. The deals expand the series’ global footprint...
IGGYMOB Acquires Gungrave IP From RED Entertainment
IGGYMOB announced it has completed the acquisition of the global action‑game IP ‘Gungrave’ from Japan’s RED Entertainment. The deal gives IGGYMOB rights to the games, characters, and world‑building, and the studio plans to expand the IP across platforms and media....
Paramount to Acquire Skydance Media as WBD Shareholders Approve Deal
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved the proposed acquisition of Skydance Media by Paramount Global, marking a major consolidation in the media sector. The deal, announced this week, proceeds pending regulatory clearance, with financial terms undisclosed.
Atari Acquires Implicit Conversions, Expanding Retro Gaming Portfolio
Atari announced the acquisition of Implicit Conversions, a studio known for porting classic games to modern consoles such as PS5 and PS Plus Premium. The deal adds Implicit Conversions to Atari’s retro gaming lineup alongside Digital Eclipse and Nightdive, bolstering...
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve $111 Billion Paramount Skydance Acquisition
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted to approve the $111 billion acquisition by Paramount Skydance, moving the merger closer to completion. The board had already approved the deal in February, and the vote signals commitment from both parties, though regulatory approval is...
INVERSA Launches Latin American Dance Label with Investors Milk & Honey, ONErpm, and M3 Music
Music Business Worldwide reported that the new Latin American electronic music label INVERSA was launched on April 22, 2026, backed by investors Milk & Honey Music + Sports, ONErpm, and M3 Music. The investors will provide A&R, marketing, distribution, and...
RTÉ Licenses ‘Stolen Sister’ Podcast to Pushkin Industries for North American Distribution
Irish broadcaster RTÉ Programme Sales announced that it has licensed its seven‑part ‘Stolen Sister’ podcast series to US publisher Pushkin Industries for distribution in North America. Pushkin will add the series, plus a bonus episode, to its Bad Women lineup,...
BBC Acquires UK Rights to The Traitors India From All3Media International
All3Media International announced that the BBC has acquired the UK rights to the Indian adaptation of the reality format The Traitors, produced by Prime Video. The deal adds to over 1,700 hours of tape sales across 50 territories, with the...
RD Group Acquires VMI.TV to Preserve UK Rental Inventory
RD Group announced it has acquired independent equipment rental house VMI.TV, securing access to one of the UK's largest professional‑grade camera and lighting inventories. The acquisition combines VMI's assets with RD Rentals, enabling the group to support up to seven...
Kambe Events Transfers Shambala Festival to Employee Ownership Trust
Kambe Events, the owner of the Shambala festival, announced it will sell a controlling interest to an Employee Ownership Trust, making the festival the first UK festival under an EOT model. The transition marks a shift to employee ownership as...
Torres Media Announces Acquisition of Evanov's CHSV-FM Radio Station
Torres Media announced it will acquire CHSV-FM, a Soft Adult Contemporary station in Hudson/Saint-Lazare, Quebec, from Evanov Radio Group, pending CRTC approval. The acquisition will make CHSV-FM Torres Media's sixth station and second in Quebec, expanding its local radio footprint....
Banijay Entertainment Acquires Global Format Rights to 'Stop The Train' From Unfold Production
Banijay Entertainment announced the acquisition of the global format rights to the digital‑first series 'Stop The Train' from Unfold Production. The format, created by French YouTuber Squeezie and director Théodore Bonnet, debuted on YouTube last year and will be scaled...
PopArabia Acquires Viral Wave to Expand Distribution in MENA
PopArabia, the Reservoir Media‑backed music company operating in the Middle East and North Africa, announced the acquisition of Viral Wave, a Cairo‑based label and digital‑distribution firm. The deal adds a full‑service distribution operation and expands PopArabia’s presence across Egypt, Morocco and...
TNT Sports Acquires U.S. Media Rights to FIA World Endurance Championship
TNT Sports secured the U.S. media rights to the FIA World Endurance Championship, adding the series to its sports portfolio. The deal, announced in the article, expands TNT Sports' coverage of endurance racing. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Searchlight Pictures Acquires Distribution Rights for Horror Film 'Monitor'
Searchlight Pictures announced it has acquired the distribution rights for the new horror film "Monitor" in the United States, United Kingdom and Southeast Asia. The film, which premiered at SXSW, is slated for a theatrical release in 2027 before moving...
Paramount Global to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in $111B Deal
Paramount Global announced a $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a cable TV powerhouse with over 50 networks. The deal, announced in February 2026, is slated to close in Q3 2026 pending regulatory approval. The combined entity will...
The Overlap Acquires Creator Channels The United Stand and That's Football
The Overlap, a media brand majority‑owned by Global, completed the acquisition of Mark Goldbridge’s YouTube channel The United Stand and the rival channel That’s Football. The deal consolidates creator‑led channels into a single network with around 6 million subscribers, expanding Global’s...
Fremantle Acquires Global Production and Distribution Rights to Holey Moley, Sets Up Production Hub in Portugal
Fremantle announced it has secured worldwide production and distribution rights to the Holey Moley format, originally from ABC and Eureka Productions. The company will establish a global production hub in Portimão, Portugal, with filming slated for May‑June 2026, to drive...
Fox Corp Acquires Tigo Sports Programming and Operations to Launch Fox Channel in Central America
Fox Corporation announced it has acquired the programming and local operations of Tigo Sports Channel, enabling the launch of a new Fox Channel across Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. The deal includes sports rights, production infrastructure...
Shudder Acquires Supernatural Horror Film ‘The Voices Of Our Mother’
Shudder announced it has acquired the supernatural horror film 'The Voices Of Our Mother', directed by Mark O'Brien, for streaming release in the U.S., U.K., Australia and New Zealand. The film, produced by Vortex Productions, will debut on Shudder this summer...
Vertical Acquires U.S. Rights to 'Lords of War' Sequel From Vendôme Pictures
Vertical has secured the U.S. distribution rights to the upcoming crime thriller 'Lords of War', a sequel to the 2005 film 'Lord of War'. The rights were acquired from Vendôme Pictures, the film's producer and financier, in an early pre‑sale...
Opus Live, Junzi Arts, and Astérios Group Acquire Parisian Theatre Alhambra
Parisian theatre venue Alhambra has been acquired by a consortium of independents – Opus Live, Junzi Arts, and the Astérios Group – marking a new chapter for the historic 800‑capacity venue. The new owners plan to revitalize the space and...
Fathom Entertainment Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights to 'Sacred Heart'
Fathom Entertainment announced it has acquired the U.S. theatrical distribution rights to the French docudrama 'Sacred Heart', produced by KREA Film-Makers. The film will have a limited U.S. run from June 9-11 and June 14, in English-dubbed and Spanish versions....
Fox Sports Acquires Rights to 2026 Big Ten Football Championship From NBC for $45‑55M
Fox Sports announced it will acquire the broadcast rights to the 2026 Big Ten football championship game from NBC for an estimated $45‑55 million. NBC will receive an additional regular‑season game as compensation, restoring the title game to Fox, which controls...
Paramount Secures $24 Billion in Funding From Qatar, Saudi Arabia, & Abu Dhabi to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Global has secured about $24 billion in equity financing from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and sovereign wealth funds from Abu Dhabi and Qatar to fund its $81 billion cash takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The signed commitments provide a key portion...
K-Love Seeks FCC Approval for Acquisition of WFCC
Christian Contemporary Music network K-Love has agreed to acquire WFCC, a classical music station serving Cape Cod and Nantucket. The sale is pending FCC approval, with both parties committed to the transaction. Deal terms were not disclosed.
FatBeats Acquires Traffic Entertainment Group and Get On Down
New York‑based FatBeats, owned by Rostrum Pacific, announced the acquisition of Massachusetts‑based Traffic Entertainment Group and its direct‑to‑consumer imprint Get On Down. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, merges three entities with a combined 50 years of experience...