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2021
US sues to block Penguin Random House–Simon & Schuster deal
The US Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit to block Penguin Random House's proposed acquisition of Simon & Schuster. The complaint alleged that the deal would reduce competition in acquiring publishing rights to anticipated top-selling books.
2021
Penguin Random House responds to damaged comic shipments
Penguin Random House acknowledged that its first week shipping Marvel products did not meet expectations and that some retailers received damaged products. It apologized, said it was working to resolve claims and packaging issues, and expected material improvements to begin with October 20 shipments.
2021
UK competition watchdog investigates Penguin Random House–Simon & Schuster deal
The UK Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation into Penguin Random House’s proposed $2bn takeover of Simon & Schuster, considering whether the deal would substantially lessen competition in UK markets. The deal had not been completed.
2020
Penguin Random House announces distribution agreement with Seven Seas Entertainment
Penguin Random House announced a multi-year sales and distribution agreement with Seven Seas Entertainment Publisher Services. The distributor is to handle Seven Seas Entertainment's frontlist and backlist across sales channels worldwide beginning July 1, 2021.
2020
Penguin Random House launches Wild Wednesdays
Penguin Random House launched Wild Wednesdays, a summer content campaign offering families weekly at-home activities inspired by Peter Rabbit.
2020
Audible and publishers resolve Captions lawsuit
Audible and the publishers resolved their dispute over Audible Captions, which publishers had alleged converted and distributed audiobook text without authorization. Their attorneys said they expected to submit settlement documents by 21 January; the source provides no further settlement details.
2019
Baobab Studios and Penguin Random House partner on The Magic Paintbrush
Baobab Studios and Penguin Random House partnered on “The Magic Paintbrush,” which was to be published as a VR experience and a book series.
2019
BCDF Pictures acquires adaptation rights to A Raven’s Shadow
BCDF Pictures acquired rights to Anthony Ryan’s A Raven’s Shadow fantasy book series, which it plans to adapt into a television series.