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2021
Sony Pictures Television to acquire majority stake in Bad Wolf
Sony Pictures Television announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Cardiff-based production company Bad Wolf. The deal also includes the Wolf Studios Wales soundstage facility and Bad Wolf's 30% stake in Bad Wolf America.
2021
Sony Pictures Television acquires majority stake in Bad Wolf
Sony Pictures Television officially bought Bad Wolf, taking a majority stake in the production company. The deal also included the Wolf Studios Wales facility and a minority stake in Bad Wolf America.
2021
Sony Pictures Television launches Fearless Food YouTube channel
Sony Pictures Television launched the Fearless Food YouTube channel, featuring original episodes fronted by chef Kiran Jethwa.
2021
Antenna Group agrees to acquire Sony Pictures Television's CEE portfolio
Antenna Group agreed with Sony Pictures Television to acquire the CEE AXN, Sony and Viasat pay-TV channels and on-demand services across 12 territories.
2021
Antenna Group acquires Sony Pictures Television channels in CEE
Antenna Group acquired a portfolio of 22 pay TV channels and two OTT services across 12 Central and Eastern European territories from Sony Pictures Television.
2021
Actress files sexual harassment lawsuit involving The Young and the Restless production
Actress Briana Thomas filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Anthony Morina, CBS Studios, and Sony Pictures Television. She alleges that Morina sexually harassed her and that she was terminated after refusing his advances; these are allegations in the lawsuit, not findings established in the article.
2021
Narrative acquires Sony's UK channels
Narrative Capital acquired Sony Pictures Television's UK free-to-air channel portfolio, including seven channels and digital assets such as the POP AVoD service.
2020
Sony Pictures Television secures global distribution rights to Who You Gonna Call?
Sony Pictures Television secured global distribution rights to the feature documentary Who You Gonna Call? in a deal with River Road Pictures.
2020
Satisfaction Group acquires SPT France businesses
Satisfaction Group acquired 100% of SPT Production France and its sister production company Starling, taking over SPT’s non-scripted business in France. Financial details were not disclosed.
2020
HBO announces The Last of Us television adaptation
HBO announced that Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann would adapt The Last of Us into a live-action television series, with Sony Pictures Television responsible for co-production.
2020
All 4 acquires U.K. streaming rights to Seinfeld
Channel 4 streaming service All 4 acquired the U.K. rights to stream Seinfeld through a deal with Sony Pictures Television. The article says Netflix will take the global rights in 2021.
2019
Sony Pictures Television acquired Silvergate Media
Sony Pictures Television confirmed the acquisition of Silvergate Media from Shamrock Capital. Sony Pictures Entertainment acquired all of Silvergate Topco Limited and a minority stake in Silvergate BP Bidco Limited.
2019
Sony Pictures Television acquires Silvergate Media
Sony Pictures Television acquired British children's producer Silvergate Media from Shamrock Capital and Silvergate's management team for $195 million. Silvergate Media CEO Waheed Alli and Chairman William Astor were to continue in their roles.
2019
Viacom acquires exclusive cable rights to Seinfeld
Viacom bought the exclusive cable rights to the sitcom Seinfeld from Sony Pictures Television. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.