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SpeedCast acquires WINS Limited

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Sydney, Australia- SpeedCast International announced the acquisition of WINS Limited (WINS), a leading Europe-based provider of innovative broadband satellite communications and IT solutions for the maritime sector. WINS provides services to over 100 passenger carrying vessels such as cruise liners and ferries and more than 2,000 merchant shipping vessels with a portfolio of VSAT, L-Band, Accounting Authority Services and International Maritime GSM services. … [Read more...] about SpeedCast acquires WINS Limited

Grom acquires Top Draw

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Boca Raton, Florida / Manila, Philippines– Grom Holdings Inc has acquired 100 percent of award-winning, Philippines-based Top Draw Animation (“TDA”). The acquisition of a major international animation producer is the latest step as part of an aggressive growth strategy for Grom Social, the safe social network created ”by kids for kids.” TDA, a producer of top-quality animation based in Manila, is one of the leading producers of 2D animation for television markets around the world.  TDA is … [Read more...] about Grom acquires Top Draw

9 Story acquires Garfield and Friends

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Toronto, Canada– 9 Story Media Group announced that it has acquired Garfield and Friends, the classic animated series from Mendelson/Paws Productions.  The deal includes the full Garfield and Friends library, which consists of seven seasons (121 x 30’) along with twelve specials and two direct to video titles. 9 Story has secured exclusive worldwide rights across all languages and platforms and plans to re-master the classic content to an HD format. Produced from 1988-1995, Garfield and … [Read more...] about 9 Story acquires Garfield and Friends

Shanghai Jin Xin acquires 65% in MP & Silva

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Beijing, China / London, UK– MP & Silva has announced an agreement to create a strategic partnership with Everbright and Baofeng through an investment from Shanghai Jin Xin investment fund (“Shanghai Jin Xin”). Shanghai Jin Xin, a company that Baofeng and Everbright established for the strategic partnership, has acquired a 65% equity investment in MP & Silva Group. All of the current MP & Silva shareholders will maintain a significant role in and investment of 35% in the Group … [Read more...] about Shanghai Jin Xin acquires 65% in MP & Silva

Discovery partners with Turmeric Vision

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India- Discovery Communications have agreed to partner with India’s top culinary celebrity Sanjeev Kapoor, by acquiring a majority share in Turmeric Vision Private Limited, which owns and operates pay-TV network, FoodFood and its digital products. Discovery’s investment in FoodFood underscores its strategy to deepen and expand its presence in India to grow audience share across all screens, and to complement and strengthen its existing portfolio of female and lifestyle brands including TLC … [Read more...] about Discovery partners with Turmeric Vision

Gusto in Canada

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Ottawa, Canada- Gusto Worldwide Media announced that Bell Media has acquired the Gusto brand in Canada. Bell Media will launch a new food-centric channel later this year, it’s first-ever foray into this genre. The "new" Gusto will feature homegrown culinary programming as well as some of the highest-rated, first-run food and lifestyle series from around the globe. In addition to launching the new channel, Bell Media has also secured a multi-year production arrangement with Gusto Worldwide … [Read more...] about Gusto in Canada