Riverfront Acquires Radio Stations From Connoisseur Media
Riverfront Media has agreed to acquire a group of radio stations in Millbank and Watertown, South Dakota from Connoisseur Media. The asset purchase agreement was filed on June 1, 2026 as part of an LMS filing seeking FCC approval. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Disney Completes Full Acquisition of Hulu, Buying Out Comcast's Stake
Disney has completed its acquisition of Hulu by purchasing Comcast’s remaining stake, giving Disney full ownership of the streaming service. The deal enables Disney to integrate Hulu’s content and user data into Disney+, consolidating its streaming offerings.
National Geographic Acquires US Rights to Sony's "Titanic Sinks Tonight" Documentary Series
Disney’s National Geographic has secured the U.S. distribution rights to the four‑part documentary series "Titanic Sinks Tonight" from Sony Pictures Television. The deal, announced on May 29, 2026, will see the series air on the National Geographic channel on June...
Monica Lewinsky's Award-Winning Podcast Reclaiming Joins Fwd. Network
AdLarge and the fwd. network announced that the podcast Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky has officially joined the fwd. network portfolio, marking an acquisition of the show. The deal was announced on May 27, 2026, with no disclosed financial terms.
Solid Rock Foundation Acquires Silent FM Station KKSH-FM for $10,000
The Solid Rock Foundation, a Texas‑based non‑profit, announced the acquisition of silent FM station KKSH‑FM 90.3 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, from Alpha Consulting Christian Education. The deal, valued at $10,000, includes assistance from Turbo Tech Services LLC and involves a three‑way...
Bluebean Publishing Acquires Dorset Life Assets, Relaunches as Digital Magazine
Independent publisher Bluebean Publishing, run by Laura and Courtenay Hitchcock, has completed the acquisition of the Dorset Life archive and domain, rebranding its BV Magazine as Dorset Life. The deal, announced on May 26, 2026, expands the publisher’s county‑wide digital...
Ziff Davis Acquires Dwell, Domino, Business of Home, and PopSci From Recurrent Ventures
Earlier this month, Recurrent Ventures sold its consumer titles Dwell, Domino, Business of Home and PopSci to media company Ziff Davis as part of a strategic portfolio refocus. The divestiture, announced in a May 2026 article, marks a completed acquisition with...
Fremantle UK Acquires Minority Stake in Craft Films
Fremantle UK has completed the acquisition of a minority stake in Craft Films, a multi‑genre production company founded in 2016. The deal expands Fremantle’s capabilities in branded and digital content and supports Craft Films’ growth in New York and London....
Netflix Acquires SVOD Rights to Chinese Sci‑fi Blockbuster Per Aspera Ad Astra
Netflix has secured exclusive streaming rights to the Chinese sci‑fi film Per Aspera Ad Astra, with a global SVOD debut scheduled for June 18, 2026. The deal gives Netflix the first streaming window for the film across major territories, including...
BBC Acquires Rights to Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot for TV Adaptation
The BBC announced it has secured the television rights to Agatha Christie’s detective Hercule Poirot after a competitive bidding process. The network plans to produce at least three seasons, with the first slated for release in the second half of...
1‑2 Special Acquires North American Rights to Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prize Winner ‘La Gradiva’
New York‑based distributor 1‑2 Special has secured all North American distribution rights to Marine Atlan’s debut feature ‘La Gradiva’, the Grand Prize winner at Cannes Critics’ Week. The acquisition, negotiated by mk2 on behalf of the filmmakers, will see the...
FanCode Acquires Exclusive Global Broadcast Rights for SAFF Women’s Championship 2026
FanCode, an Indian sports streaming platform, announced it has secured exclusive global broadcast rights for the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026, scheduled in Goa from May 25 to June 6. The agreement with the South Asian Football Federation expands FanCode’s football portfolio and...
Lupa Systems to Acquire New York Magazine, Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox
James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems announced it will acquire New York Magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox.com from Vox Media. The three assets will be merged into a new independent company under the Vox Media name, led by CEO Jim Bankoff, with...
The Lead Acquires The Knot, Expanding Its Regional Newsletter Network
The Lead, a growing regional newsletter network, has completed the acquisition of The Knot, a Stoke‑on‑Trent‑based Substack newsletter founded in 2024. Founder James Routledge will continue to advise the brand, while editor Helen Dalley remains on staff. The deal adds...
Riply Secures Seed Funding From Alpine Consolidated
Dallas-based AI startup Riply, which offers AI‑assisted news content for radio stations, announced it has secured seed funding from venture fund Alpine Consolidated. The funding will support its platform that enables stations to deliver local news without traditional newsroom operations....