HALIFAX – Global children’s content and brands company DHX Media has closed its previously announced sale of a minority stake in Peanuts to Sony Music Entertainment Japan (SMEJ). DHX Media now owns 41% of Peanuts, SMEJ owns 39%, and the members of the family of cartoon creator Charles M. Schulz retain their 20% interest. SMEJ has indirectly purchased 49% of DHX Media’s 80% interest in Peanuts for C$235.6 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments contemplated in the original … [Read more...] about DHX Media closes sale of minority stake in “Peanuts” to Sony
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Peanuts Worldwide partners Normaal for new animated shorts
New York – Peanuts Worldwide has announced a partnership with Normaal Animation and Télévisions to create 500 all new animated shorts based on the Peanuts comic strip and characters. The 90-second shorts are part of Peanuts Worldwide’s long-term content building strategy that includes a new animated feature film from Twentieth Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios that is set for global release in November 2015. The new collection marks … [Read more...] about Peanuts Worldwide partners Normaal for new animated shorts