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Sony Acquires Peanuts for $457 Million

Here’s an exciting development for Peanuts fans: Sony, through its partnership with Sony Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment Japan, is acquiring a 79% stake in Wildbrain, the company that owns the Peanuts property, valued at $457 million. This deal marks Sony’s takeover of the franchise while retaining the Schulz family’s 20% ownership, but without creative input.

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Console Sales Plummet Drastically in the US

Despite record-breaking declines in console sales, particularly for Xbox and PlayStation, November 2025 remains a challenging period for the video game hardware industry in the United States, with Nintendo Switch sales also experiencing a notable decrease compared to the previous year.

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Oscars Exclusively on YouTube

YouTube wins exclusive rights to stream the Academy Awards from 2029-2033, offering an exciting expansion of live event content, with a focus on red carpet coverage and behind-the-scenes access, while ABC takes a step back after the Academy sought more than YouTube was prepared to pay.

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