ESPN Acquires NFL Network in Completed Deal, NFL Takes 10% Stake in ESPN
ESPN officially assumed control of NFL Network on Wednesday, completing a deal that also gave the NFL a 10% equity stake in ESPN. The transaction consolidates sports media assets under ESPN, with ESPN as the acquirer and NFL Network as the target. Deal terms and valuation were not disclosed.
SHIFT UP Fully Acquires UNBOUND Studio
South Korean game developer SHIFT UP announced the full acquisition of Tokyo‑based studio UNBOUND, founded by Shinji Mikami. The deal integrates UNBOUND’s development team into SHIFT UP’s console and PC pipeline and gives SHIFT UP publishing rights for UNBOUND’s upcoming...
Screen Australia Announces $20.4M Funding Slate for 91 Film, TV and Digital Projects
Screen Australia confirmed a $20.4 million investment across 91 narrative projects, including new seasons of Little J & Big Cuz, The Funeral Singer, and several feature films and short animations. The funding supports production and development, marking the agency’s return...
Fanon Raises $1M Pre‑seed Round Led by Kalaari Capital and Gruhas
Fanon, a fandom storytelling platform founded in 2024, announced a $1 million pre‑seed round co‑led by Kalaari Capital and Gruhas. The funding will be used to scale its user base, develop monetisation tools for fan creators, and expand product, marketing, and...
TSL Acquires JLCooper Electronics, Expanding Control Solutions for Media and Live Events
TSL, a provider of media control workflow solutions, announced the acquisition of JLCooper Electronics, a maker of professional control, automation and synchronization products. The deal secures JLCooper’s brand after founder Jim Cooper’s death and integrates its interfaces into TSL’s Hummingbird...
Mediaset España and Discovery Latin America Acquire Property Brothers Franchise Rights
Cineflix Rights closed a slate of international deals for over 400 hours of content, with Mediaset España and Discovery Latin America acquiring new seasons of the Property Brothers franchise. The buyers secured the spin‑off Property Brothers: Under Pressure and Discovery...
Magic Light Pictures Acquires Wild Child Animation Assets, Launches Stirling Animation Studio
Magic Light Pictures has completed the acquisition of Wild Child Animation’s assets and production pipeline, establishing the wholly‑owned Stirling Animation Studio to finish the Zog preschool series for the BBC. The move safeguards jobs and ensures uninterrupted production of the...
20th Century Studios Acquires Movie Rights to 'The Marriage Bargain'
Disney’s 20th Century Studios announced it has acquired the film rights to Jennifer Probst’s novel 'The Marriage Bargain', to be produced by Entangled Publishing’s new production company Premeditated Productions. The deal, reported on March 30, 2026, involves 20th Century Studios...
Paramount Completes Acquisition of BET+ Minority Stake, Leading to BET+ Shutdown
Paramount (the parent of BET+) completed the acquisition of the remaining minority stake in BET+, prompting the streaming service to shut down and merge its content into Paramount+. The deal consolidates BET+ content into the larger Paramount+ library, streamlining distribution...
MHz Choice Acquires Exclusive North American Rights to South African True‑crime Series ‘Cousins’ From MultiChoice
MHz Choice, the SVOD service of Kino Lorber, has secured exclusive North American distribution rights to the South African limited series ‘Cousins’ from MultiChoice. The nine‑episode true‑crime drama will launch on MHz Choice on Aug. 11, 2026.
August Media Group Co‑produces and Finances Roye Okupe’s ‘Malika: Warrior Queen’
Singapore‑based August Media Group announced it will co‑produce the animated feature ‘Malika: Warrior Queen’ and finance up to one‑third of its production and marketing costs. The film, created by Nigerian filmmaker Roye Okupe and based on his graphic‑novel series, will...
Primary Wave Makes Strategic Investment in Vietnam's POPS Music
Primary Wave announced a strategic investment in POPS Music, a leading Vietnamese music company with a catalog of over 45,000 recordings and millions of users. The capital infusion and resources aim to accelerate POPS's catalog growth across Southeast Asia. Deal...
Seat Unique Acquires P1 Travel to Expand Premium Live Experience Platform
Seat Unique announced the acquisition of P1 Travel, a leading provider of premium tickets and hospitality packages for sporting events worldwide. The deal creates one of the largest global platforms for premium live experiences, expanding Seat Unique’s international reach while...
Domain Capital Raises $768M Entertainment Fund
Domain Capital Group announced the closing of its Domain Entertainment Fund II and a co‑investment vehicle, raising $768 million from investors to finance entertainment assets amid rising streaming demand. The new fund builds on the firm’s $700 million debut fund...
Toby Emmerich and Amanda Krentzman Launch Fireside Access TV with Backing From Access Entertainment
Former Warner Bros. chairman Toby Emmerich and former Netflix producer Amanda Krentzman have announced the launch of Fireside Access TV, an independent production company partnered with Access Entertainment, a division of Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries. The venture is backed by...
M&G Backs $267m Deal to Scale Seeker Music’s Royalties Portfolio
London‑based M&G Investments arranged a $267 million asset‑backed securitisation financing for Seeker Music, a music publishing and record company. The funding will enable Seeker to expand its catalogue, invest in creative talent and modernise rights management. Barclays acted as lead placement...
Documentary+ Acquires Global Rights to TIFF Hit ‘Still Single’
Documentary+, the nonfiction streaming platform, has completed the acquisition of global rights to the Toronto International Film Festival‑premiered documentary ‘Still Single’, profiling sushi chef Masaki Saito. The deal, negotiated by Documentary+ CEO Geoff Clark and XYZ Films’ Nate Bolotin, will...
Live Nation Invests in Romanian Promoter Emagic and Slovakian Booking Agency Vivien
Live Nation announced it has invested in Romanian concert promoter Emagic and Slovakian booking agency Vivien, expanding its footprint in Central and Eastern Europe. The investment, part of Live Nation’s strategy to strengthen local expertise and increase shows in the...
Launchd Acquires New Zealand Talent Agency WeAreTENZING to Expand ANZ Creator Network
Launchd announced the acquisition of Auckland-based talent agency WeAreTENZING, adding over 100 athletes, creators and artists to its portfolio across Australia and New Zealand. The deal's financial terms were not disclosed, and WeAreTENZING will continue operating under its brand, led...
Primary Wave to Acquire Kobalt From Francisco Partners
Private equity firm Francisco Partners announced the sale of its music publishing portfolio company Kobalt to Brookfield-backed Primary Wave. The transaction, valued at an undisclosed amount, will see Laurent Hubert continue to lead Kobalt with the management team remaining intact.
Serafin Group Acquires Night Train Media's Stakes in Eccho Rights, BossaNova Media and Curve Media
Night Train Media has sold its 75% stake in Eccho Rights, 51% stake in BossaNova Media and 100% stake in Curve Media to Serafin Group, completing the transaction. Serafin has installed Christoph Auer as interim CEO of Eccho following the...
Six Flags Sells Seven Parks to EPR Properties for $331M
Six Flags announced the sale of seven of its amusement parks to real‑estate investment trust EPR Properties for $331 million. The deal, expected to close by the end of March or early April 2026, will reduce Six Flags' debt by over...
Sky Acquires Crave's Series Yaga for UK and Ireland
Bell Media’s Crave announced that its drama series Yaga has been acquired by Sky for distribution in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The deal, secured by Sphere Abacus, expands Sky’s ‘Up Next’ slate and follows Crave’s recent success with Heated...
Skyline Media Acquires International Rights to Vietnamese Film 'Father Of The Groom'
Vietnamese sales company Skyline Media announced it has acquired the international distribution rights to the family comedy‑drama 'Father Of The Groom', produced by Galaxy Studio. The deal will see the film introduced to global buyers at Filmart, expanding its reach...
Too Lost Secures Strategic Investment From TA Associates and Goldstate Music Group
Independent distribution platform Too Lost announced a strategic investment from private equity firm TA Associates and Goldstate Music Group, along with a senior credit facility from Pinnacle Financial Partners. The undisclosed funding will support global expansion, tech development, artist advances,...
Columbo Group Acquires Historic Rex Theatre in Stratford, Invests £15m
London’s Columbo Group, the operator behind Phonox and Jazz Café, has completed the acquisition of the historic Rex building on Stratford High Street. The group will invest £15 million to redevelop the Victorian theatre into a 2,300‑capacity music venue, with the...
Concord Acquires Indie Label Ninja Tune
Concord, backed by Apollo Global Management, announced the acquisition of UK indie label Ninja Tune, expanding its UK and European footprint. The deal includes Ninja Tune’s publishing arm Just Isn’t Music joining the Concord group, with the label’s existing management...
BMG Acquires A Flock of Seagulls' Publishing Catalog and Sound Recordings
BMG announced on March 12 that it has acquired the publishing catalog and worldwide sound recordings of 1980s British band A Flock of Seagulls. The deal gives BMG control of the band's U.S. publishing rights and global publishing income, as...
Slipstream Acquires Megatrax, Adding 200,000 Tracks to Its Catalog
Production music licensing platform Slipstream announced the acquisition of Los Angeles‑based music library Megatrax, expanding its catalog by over 200,000 tracks and gaining a direct sales operation in Latin America. The deal, financed by Pollen Street Capital, was disclosed without...
HBO Max and Paramount+ to Combine Into One Streaming Platform
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global announced that their streaming services HBO Max and Paramount+ will merge into a single platform, consolidating content libraries. The announcement was made on March 11, 2026, with no financial terms disclosed.
Peacock Acquires Exclusive US Streaming Rights for 'Saturday Night Live UK'
Peacock announced it has secured exclusive next‑day streaming rights in the United States for the new British version of Saturday Night Live, which premieres in the UK on March 21 and will stream on Peacock starting March 22. The deal gives Peacock...
Uncensored Raises Undisclosed Funding From Raine Ventures and Antenna Group
Uncensored, a media company owned by Piers Morgan, announced the addition of Raine Ventures and Antenna Group as investment partners, marking a new round of venture funding. The deal was disclosed alongside the appointment of Rashida Jones as the new...
Filmotor Acquires Worldwide Sales Rights to Documentary Arctic Link
Prague‑based sales and distribution company Filmotor has completed the acquisition of worldwide sales rights to Ian Purnell’s debut documentary Arctic Link ahead of its world premiere at CPH: DOX. The deal secures Filmotor’s ability to market the film to festivals and...
Universal Music Group Completes Acquisition of Downtown Music
Universal Music Group announced the integration of its recently closed acquisition of Downtown Music, calling it a transformational deal comparable to its 2011 EMI purchase. The acquisition is expected to create a scalable growth engine across UMG’s label, publishing and...
Xytech Group Acquires Auckland Film Studios
The Xytech Group has completed the acquisition of Auckland Film Studios, expanding its studio footprint in Auckland to ten stages and over 500,000 square feet of production space. The deal secures AFS as a long‑term production hub and reflects renewed...
Radial Entertainment Acquires New Dominion Pictures Catalog of Investigative, True‑Crime and Paranormal Franchises
Radial Entertainment announced the acquisition of the New Dominion Pictures catalog, adding over 600 hours of investigative, true‑crime and paranormal programming to its library. The undisclosed‑value transaction gives Radial full worldwide rights and IP ownership of titles such as “The...
The Columbo Group Acquires The Rex Venue in East London, Plans £15m Refurbishment
Venue management firm The Columbo Group has completed the acquisition of The Rex, a 2,300‑capacity venue in East London. The group will invest £15 million in a refurbishment ahead of a 2027 reopening, adding the venue to its portfolio alongside The...
TAIT Acquires Silent House Productions
Global concert staging and live events firm TAIT announced on March 2, 2026 that it has acquired production studio and creative agency Silent House Productions. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the acquisition brings Silent House’s Emmy‑award‑winning production...
Lego Group Acquires 29 Discovery Centres From Merlin Entertainments
The Lego Group completed the acquisition of 29 Lego Discovery Centres and Legoland Discovery Centres from Merlin Entertainments for a cash consideration of £0.2bn. Announced in September, the deal expands Lego's retail footprint across nine countries, adding around five million...
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Global Rights to 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass'
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the David Wain‑directed comedy 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass' from WME Independent on behalf of the filmmakers. The acquisition marks SPC's fourth Sundance feature acquisition this year, adding...
RTÉ Completes Sale of GAAGO Stake to GAA for €3M
RTÉ has completed the sale of its 50% share in the GAAGO streaming joint venture to the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), receiving €3 million in payment. The deal, agreed in principle in February 2025, closed after regulatory approvals, and RTÉ will reinvest...
GoldState Music Secures Bridgepoint Group Investment for New Growth Equity Fund
GoldState Music, founded by Charles Goldstuck, announced a strategic partnership with Bridgepoint Group, which will act as lead investor in GoldState’s new Growth Strategy fund targeting music and music‑adjacent companies. Financial terms were undisclosed, but the fund aims to deploy...
Madison House Joins Forces with Dynamic Talent International in Booking Agency Deal
Booking agency Madison House is merging with Dynamic Talent International, shifting over 100 clients to DTI and operating under the DTI name. The unified company will combine rosters for a total of more than 600 clients.
Paramount Skydance Raises Cash Bid to $31 per Share for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance Corporation announced an increased all‑cash offer of $31 per share to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, intensifying its pursuit of the media conglomerate. The proposal follows Paramount's Q4 2025 earnings release and comes amid competing offers from Netflix. Warner...
Bell Media's Bell Ventures Invests in Daylight Media and QCode Podcast Network
Bell Media, via its corporate venture arm Bell Ventures, announced an investment in Los Angeles‑based Daylight Media and its QCode podcast network. The partnership will include co‑development of original audio content and joint marketing and distribution initiatives. Financial terms were...
KERA to Acquire From the Top, Expanding Public Radio Arts Portfolio
KERA, the Dallas public media station, announced it will acquire From the Top Inc., the nonprofit producer of the nationally syndicated classical music program. The acquisition, expected to close in May 2026, will dissolve the nonprofit and integrate its 16...
Qube Cinema Acquires Arts Alliance Media
London-based Qube Cinema announced the acquisition of Arts Alliance Media (AAM), a global leader in cinema software and services, after AAM entered administration in November 2025. The deal transfers AAM's intellectual property, contracts and staff to Qube, ensuring continuity for...
BritBox Acquires North American Streaming Rights to Banijay's 'A Woman of Substance'
Banijay Rights announced that BritBox has secured the North American streaming rights to the new Channel 4 drama 'A Woman of Substance', produced by The Forge. The eight‑part series will also launch in Australia on Foxtel and BINGE, with additional...
Subtext Acquires North American Rights to Gregg Allman Documentary 'Music of My Soul'
Independent film distributor Subtext announced it has acquired the North American distribution rights to the Gregg Allman documentary 'Music of My Soul', directed by James Keach and produced by Michael Lehman. The acquisition, made in partnership with Rolling Stone Films,...
Sumerian Pictures Acquires Sundance Grand Jury Winner 'Josephine'
Sumerian Pictures, a newly launched film distribution shingle, has acquired the rights to the Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning film 'Josephine'. The acquisition was highlighted in IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast recap of the 2026 Spirit Awards weekend. The deal marks an...