2 Sources say deal could be signed in coming weeks
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Reuters reported on Tuesday sony Negotiating acquisitions Kadokawa. Negotiations are ongoing and a deal could be signed in the coming weeks, according to two Reuters sources “familiar with the matter.” sony declined to comment to Reuters on the acquisition talks, and Kadokawa Said it couldn’t make any comments.
sony Already holds 2% equity Kadokawa and equity interests in its subsidiaries from software (Eldon Ring RPG developers).
Anne Prax Is a subsidiary of the following companies Sony Music Entertainment Japan (SMEJ). animation studio A-1 pictures and clover factory Is a subsidiary of the following companies Anne Prax.
sonyof Funing Global Group Complete acquisition crunchy It was acquired by AT&T on August 9, 2021, following the company’s first announcement of the acquisition in December 2020. FunimasinThe home video version of is now listed below crunchy. crunchy As of this year, the anime streaming service has more than 15 million paying subscribers.
sony In May it was announced that an academy would be established to train animation creative talent. The college will be committed to “[nurture] Animation creators in the global market, mainly Anne Prax and crunchy Collaboration with the entire industry.
Kadokawa Acquisition of animation studio Toga Kobo July. Kadokawaof animation studios now include Toga Kobo Society of Engineers, cardin studio, angry bullnewly formed Bellnox Films and affiliated companies Sport citrus.
Kadokawa On June 8, it suffered a cyberattack including ransomware. dumplings of subsidiary Nico Nico Video resumed partial service on August 5 after the cyber attack.
Source: Reuters (Anirban Sen and Sam Nussey) via Gematsu
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