As a child, Clara Spars, who grew up in Charles M. Schulz's adoptive hometown of Santa Rosa, Calif., assumed that every city had life-size "Peanuts" statues dotting its streets. After all, Spars saw ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. As a child, Clara Spars, who grew up in Charles M. Schulz’s adoptive hometown of Santa Rosa, assumed that every ...

Sony grabbed control of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the ‘Peanuts’ gang in a new mega-deal that gives the company access to the famous group of characters for its movies, video games and other content.

Sony 6758-1.33%decrease; red down pointing triangle is taking control of Snoopy and Charlie Brown, the latest Hollywood power play that leverages cartoon icons across the entertainment industry. The ...

Sony is buying a majority stake in the Peanuts franchise, which includes world famous cartoon characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown. Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and Sony Pictures Entertainment have ...

Sony (SONY) is set to take over the company that houses the iconic characters Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the "Peanuts" crew. Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) [SMEJ] and Sony Pictures ...

It’s got Spider-Man, it’s got Slimer, and now Sony adds another powerful “S” to its slate: Snoopy. Yes, Sony now controls the Peanuts gang in yet another case of Hollywood acquisition mania. This week ...

Charlie Brown and Snoopy will live under the Sony umbrella as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan buy the slice of Peanuts Holding LLC held by Canadian company WildBrain. By ...

Sony is paying approximately $460 milliion to purchase Peanuts [PDF] and its characters, including Snoopy and Charlie Brown, created by Charles M. Schulz. That’s a 41 percent stake Sony is buying from ...

One cannot shop, let alone breathe, without encountering Snoopy. By slapping Snoopy on everything, is the Peanuts brand not rejecting the anticonsumerist message of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” in ...

You're a doughnut, Charlie Brown! Krispy Kreme is set to drop a collaboration with Peanuts this weekend with sweet treats centered around Charles Schultz's favorite characters. The launch extends an ...