DHX Media Acquires Strawberry Shortcake and Peanuts
Canada-based kids entertainment company DHX Media has recently inked an agreement that secures the rights to the entertainment division of Iconix Brand Group, which in turn gives them an 80% controlling interest in Peanuts (the remaining 20% remains with creator Charles Schulz’ estate) and 100% of Strawberry Shortcake. The transaction is priced at a whopping $345 million USD and is expected to ...