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 hiring Industrial Light & Magic for visual production. The partnership marks a major move to immortalize the band through immersive virtual experiences.
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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.
WTWH Media Acquires HealthLeaders to Expand Healthcare Media Portfolio
Hospice News’ parent company WTWH Media announced the acquisition of HealthLeaders, a media and events platform for hospital and health‑system executives. The deal expands WTWH’s healthcare portfolio and enhances its ability to connect decision‑makers across the care continuum.
Cafeyn Acquires Readly’s Non-Nordic Operations to Expand European Press Platform
Cafeyn Group announced the acquisition of Readly’s non‑Nordic operations, adding over 2.5 million users and nearly $110 million in combined revenue. The deal expands Cafeyn’s catalogue across Europe, while Readly’s Nordic business remains with Bonnier News.
Princeton University Press Acquires Island Press Imprint
Princeton University Press (PUP) has completed the acquisition of the Island Press publications program, integrating the environmental non‑profit imprint into its catalog. The deal, announced in October and effective as of April 1, 2026, expands PUP’s mission‑driven publishing portfolio. Financial terms were...
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...
Scripps Sells Indianapolis ABC Affiliate WRTV to Circle City Broadcasting for $83M
The E.W. Scripps Company finalized the sale of its Indianapolis ABC affiliate, WRTV (Channel 6), to Circle City Broadcasting for $83 million. Announced on March 31, 2026, the deal is the second station sale by Scripps in recent weeks, with...
Radio One Sells WLNK-FM to Bible Broadcast Network for $4.2M
Urban One's Radio One unit announced the sale of its WLNK-FM 100.9 station in Charlotte to Bible Broadcast Network for $4.2 million, with a 10% escrow deposit held by Tideline Partners. The transaction was disclosed on March 30, 2026.
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...
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...
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...
The Voice Radio Network to Acquire WMIZ‑AM, WVLT‑FM, and W225DK for $350K
The Voice Radio Network, led by Edwin Andrade, agreed to purchase WMIZ‑AM, WVLT‑FM and translator W225DK in Vineland, N.J. from Clear Communications for $350,000. The deal includes a $50,000 deposit held by Miller and Neely P.C. and is pending FCC...
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.
Iliffe Media Group and Fowler Family Acquire Tindle Newspapers
Local newspaper publisher Tindle Newspapers has been sold to a joint venture between Iliffe Media Group and the Fowler family, completing the transaction on 27 March 2026. The acquisition includes Tindle’s titles across Wales, the West Country, Surrey, Hampshire and...
Connoisseur Media Sells Five South Dakota Radio Stations to Brookings Radio LLC
Connoisseur Media announced the sale of its five South Dakota radio stations – KBRK-AM & FM, KDBX-FM, KJJQ-AM and KKQQ-FM – to local operator Brookings Radio LLC, owned by Cami Powers, Derrick Powers, and Chad Hogie. The transaction, pending FCC...
Hulu Acquires Rights to Liara Tamani's Novel “This Ain’t Our First Rodeo” For TV Series
Hulu announced it has acquired the rights to Liara Tamani’s young‑adult novel “This Ain’t Our First Rodeo” to develop a series for Hulu/Disney+. The acquisition, reported by Variety, adds to Hulu’s push for original content, though details on the production...
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...
Civic Media Acquires Milwaukee Radio Alliance's WZTI‑AM and FM Translators for $465K
Civic Media, led by Sage Weil, completed the purchase of WZTI‑AM 1290 and its two FM translators (W297BY and W262CJ) from the Milwaukee Radio Alliance for $465,000. The transaction, brokered by Kalil & Co., marks the Alliance's exit from its...
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...
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...
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...
LIS Media Acquires Propertychecklists.co.uk From Designs on Property Ltd
LIS Media, owner of the National Landlord Investment Show and other property media brands, has completed the acquisition of Propertychecklists.co.uk from Designs on Property Ltd. As part of the deal, Kate Faulkner will join LIS Media as a property market...
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Acquire Playback's Team and Technology
Sports livestreaming platform Playback announced that its team and technology have been acquired by Disney Entertainment and ESPN, following a shutdown in December 2025. The acquisition was announced on March 17, 2026, and the Playback team will join ESPN’s product...
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...
Alaska First Media to Acquire Nine Radio Stations and 14 FM Translators From BTC USA Holdings
Alaska First Media, the largest radio station group in Southeast Alaska, will purchase nine radio stations and 14 FM translators in Ketchikan, Juneau, and Sitka from bankrupt BTC USA Holdings Management following a court‑approved deal. The acquisition expands Alaska First...
Seven West Media Sells Streamer Platform to Sideline Sport
Seven West Media has sold its community sports streaming platform, Streamer, to Sideline Sport. The acquisition adds up to 10,000 extra matches per year to Sideline's network, expanding its grassroots sports coverage. Deal value was not disclosed.
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.
Slatton Sells Alabama Radio Combo to Bradford
Radio station owner Slatton is selling its Class D AM station with an FM translator and its Class C3 FM station in Alabama to Bradford. The transaction, announced on March 11, 2026, involves a Gospel-formatted FM and an Adult Standards-focused...
Nueva Network Acquires Latino Podcast Awards
Nueva Network announced the acquisition of the Latino Podcast Awards, adding the longest‑running Latino podcast recognition platform to its portfolio. The deal was revealed at the company's second annual upfront in New York, expanding its presence across Hispanic markets. Financial...
Podimo Acquires German Podcast Label arc.studio
Podimo has completed the acquisition of German podcast label arc.studio, integrating it into Podimo Studios. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
AKFED Sells Controlling Stake in Nation Media Group to Tanzanian Billionaire's Taarifa Ltd
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) agreed to sell its 54.08% controlling stake in Kenya’s Nation Media Group to Taarifa Ltd, owned by Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Azizi. The transaction transfers control of East Africa’s largest independent news publisher,...
Local Radio Networks Acquires Radio Workflow
Local Radio Networks announced the acquisition of Radio Workflow, an AI-driven broadcast software platform. The deal combines LRN’s 24/7 music formats with Radio Workflow’s cloud‑based management and AI‑powered production tools, with the Radio Workflow brand staying intact. Terms of the...
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...
Sapphire Technology Group Ltd. Acquires Video Cloud Platform 24i
Video cloud provider 24i has been acquired by Sapphire Technology Group Ltd., establishing stable private ownership to support its next phase of growth. The deal provides long‑term capital backing and a simplified ownership structure, allowing 24i to focus on product...
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...
Omnicom Folds MRM Brand Into Rapp and Critical Mass
Omnicom announced that its MRM brand will be folded into its Rapp and Critical Mass agencies, ending the MRM brand in the UK and North America while retaining it in smaller markets.
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...