Sony and Sony Pictures Acquire WildBrain’s 41% Stake in Peanuts Holdings LLC

Sony Acquires 2.5% Stake in Bandai Namco Holdings

July 31, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Sony Group Corporation agreed to buy 16 million shares of Bandai Namco Holdings for about ¥68 billion (roughly $430 million), taking a 2.5% stake in the company. The investment formalizes a strategic alliance to expand global fan communities and develop IP-driven experiences across gaming, anime and music.

Wasserman Acquires Brillstein Entertainment Partners

September 18, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Wasserman has acquired Brillstein Entertainment Partners, bringing the legendary talent management and production firm into Wasserman's global sports, music and entertainment platform. The deal expands Wasserman's capabilities in talent management, content creation and production while Brillstein's leadership and staff will continue to operate under the Wasserman umbrella.

Blackstone Acquires Majority Stake in Sony Payment Services

December 22, 2023

Payments & Fintech

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority (reported ~80%) stake in Sony Payment Services Inc. from Sony Bank (part of Sony Group), with Sony Bank retaining a minority roll‑over. The deal — reported at roughly $280 million for an 80% stake — marks Blackstone's first investment in Japan's fintech/payments sector as it seeks to expand its Japan private equity portfolio and support SPSV's growth through technology and talent investment.

KIRKBI A/S Acquires BrainPOP

October 11, 2022

Education

KIRKBI A/S, the family-owned holding company of the LEGO brand, has acquired 100% of BrainPOP, a leading K–12 educational technology platform. KIRKBI will operate BrainPOP as an independent business, invest to accelerate its product roadmap, and leverage the LEGO ecosystem to expand BrainPOP’s digital learning reach and direct-to-consumer offerings.

Justin Nihiser, Barry Gibson, and Matt Rogers Acquire WonderPlay Brands (Parent of Kidcreate Studio)

February 19, 2026

Education

Justin Nihiser, Barry Gibson, and Matt Rogers have announced a majority acquisition of WonderPlay Brands, the parent company of Kidcreate Studio, a youth enrichment franchise focused on art, creativity, play, and childhood development. The new ownership group says it will retain existing curriculum and studio leadership while enhancing shared services, marketing systems, and franchise development strategy to accelerate U.S. growth.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Acquires Pixomondo from Mayfair Equity Partners

October 25, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has acquired Pixomondo (PXO), an award-winning virtual production, visualization and VFX company, from Mayfair Equity Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal gives SPE full ownership of PXO and strengthens Sony's virtual production and visual effects capabilities across film and premium television.