Mediawan to Acquire The North Road Company
January 31, 2026
Mediawan signed an agreement to acquire The North Road Company, a U.S.-based independent studio founded by Peter Chernin. The deal is intended to create one of the world’s largest independent content groups, with North Road serving as Mediawan’s North American hub and leadership teams continuing in place.
- Buyers
- Mediawan
- Targets
- The North Road Company
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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