The Baltimore Banner Acquires Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette in $30M Deal
The nonprofit organization behind The Baltimore Banner announced it has acquired the historic Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette, providing a stay of execution for the newspaper. The acquisition is being financed with a $30 million infusion from the philanthropist backing the nonprofit. The deal aims to preserve the paper while the Banner seeks financial sustainability.
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...
Venetoulis Institute Acquires Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette From Block Communications
The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism announced it has reached an agreement to purchase the assets of the Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette from Block Communications, with the transaction expected to close on May 4. The nonprofit buyer, funded by Stewart W. Bainum Jr.,...
KISS Sells Rights to Pophouse in $300M Deal to Launch Digital Avatar Shows
Rock band KISS has entered a $300 million agreement with Pophouse Entertainment Group AB, selling a large portion of its publishing, name and likeness rights. The deal enables the creation of digital avatar shows slated for launch in 2028, with Pophouse...
Channel 4 Acquires Virgin Radio UK’s TFI Friday Unplugged Episodes
Channel 4 announced it has acquired six episodes of Virgin Radio UK’s YouTube series TFI Friday Unplugged, reviving the iconic TFI Friday brand on its channel. The acquisition enables the new “Unplugged” series to debut on Channel 4 on 17 April,...
Pearson Broadcasting Acquires Baker Media’s 93.7 KISR Frequency in Arkansas
Pearson Broadcasting of Northwest Arkansas announced the acquisition of the 93.7 MHz frequency owned by Baker Media’s KISR, moving the station to 93.1 MHz and expanding ESPN Arkansas coverage. The transaction, pending FCC approval, will add a 100,000‑watt station to Pearson’s portfolio...
SportyTV Secures Pay‑TV Rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup in South Africa
SportyTV announced that it has acquired the exclusive pay‑television rights from FIFA to broadcast all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup in South Africa. The deal marks the platform’s first major rights acquisition in the market, challenging incumbent SuperSport....
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...
Nine Acquires Ronde Media's Micro‑reality Series FLEX for 9Now
Australian broadcaster Nine has secured the rights to the social‑first micro‑reality series FLEX from production company Ronde Media. The series will launch on Nine’s streaming platform 9Now with weekly full‑length episodes starting April 24, 2026.
Banijay Acquires Global Rights to Battleground Fitness-Reality Format
Banijay Entertainment announced it has acquired the global rights to the Battleground fitness‑reality format from Rusk Media, expanding its portfolio into the fast‑growing fitness‑entertainment space. The deal, revealed on April 11, 2026, gives Banijay control over the digital‑first format for worldwide distribution.
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...
OpenAI Acquires Podcast Network TBPN in Low-Hundreds-Million Dollar Deal
OpenAI announced the acquisition of the tech podcast TBPN, paying a low-hundreds-million dollar price. The deal includes an editorial independence covenant and makes TBPN ad-free, bringing its talent under OpenAI's umbrella.
Shaw Media Acquires Three FM Radio Stations Near Chicago
Shaw Media, a multimedia operation serving Northern Illinois and Central Iowa, announced the acquisition of three FM radio stations located south of Chicago. The deal, disclosed on April 10, 2026, does not include a disclosed purchase price. This expands Shaw...
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...
Usher Media LLC Acquires NRG Media’s Nebraska Radio Stations
NRG Media has completed the sale of its Nebraska radio stations, including KGFW-AM and two FM music stations, to local operator Usher Media LLC. The transaction transfers ownership of the news/talk and music outlets in Kearney, Hastings, and Grand Island....
