Lionsgate and STARZ have finalized their long-awaited corporate separation, with both companies set to trade independently starting in May. The move is designed to unlock shareholder value by eliminating the “conglomerate discount” and positioning each brand as a more attractive…
From the Archives tracks how Awesomeness transformed from a YouTube startup into a multi-platform Gen Z media brand, reaching a $650 million valuation with backing from DreamWorks, Hearst, and Verizon. After the collapse of go90 and shifting corporate priorities, the…
Shout! Studios has acquired Gravitas Ventures, gaining access to more than 3,300 titles across film, TV, and sports. While both brands will remain operationally independent, the deal strengthens Shout!’s scale and presence across AVOD and TVOD platforms. The acquisition highlights…
Paramount Global and Skydance Media have extended their $8B merger agreement after failing to secure FCC approval by the April 7 deadline. All other conditions have been met, but the deal remains stalled due to regulatory uncertainty tied to a…
Amazon has submitted a last-minute bid to acquire TikTok as the app faces an April 5 deadline to divest its Chinese ownership or face a U.S. ban. The bid is reportedly not being taken seriously by others involved in the…
Simply.TV has acquired Red Bee Media’s Content Discovery Business and secured a majority growth investment from Summit Partners. The acquisition strengthens Simply.TV’s U.S. market position and global footprint, while the funding marks its first institutional capital to support its expanding…
News Corp has completed the $2.1 billion sale of Foxtel to DAZN Group, receiving a 6% stake in the sports streamer and repayment of shareholder loans. Foxtel will retain its brand identity under DAZN, as the new parent aims to…
RACER has acquired MAVTV and will rebrand the network to expand its media footprint across cable, FAST, and streaming. The move aims to establish RACER as the most comprehensive motorsports media platform in North America, with more than 300 live…
Infinite Reality acquired Napster for $207 million, aiming to reimagine the iconic brand as a fully immersive social music platform. The company plans to integrate Napster with its virtual environments, esports assets, and Web3 tools—enabling artists to host concerts, sell…
Wonder has acquired Tastemade for approximately $90 million, gaining its content studio, production capabilities, and advertising business. The deal strengthens Wonder’s vision of building an AI-driven “mealtime super app” that integrates content, commerce, and food delivery. With Tastemade’s large digital…