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Sony Gets Majority Stake in Peanuts in $457 million Deal

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Sony is paying quite a few Peanuts to gain more stake in Charles M. Schulz‘s beloved Peanuts. Sony Music Entertainment already has a 39% stake in the property and have entered into an agreement with WildBrain to indirectly acquire the 41% stake it has in Peanuts Holdings LLC.

Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment will pay WildBrain about $457 million for their 41%. That gives Sony 80% of Peanuts Holdings LLC while the family of Charles M. Schulz will continue to own the remaining 20%. The management of the business will be handled by Peanuts Worldwide, a subsidiary of Peanuts Holdings LLC. With the 80%, Peanuts Holdings LLC and Peanuts Worldwide will become a consolidated subsidiary of Sony.

WildBrain will use the deal to eliminate 100% of its debt and focus on growing its Strawberry Shortcake and Teletubbies franchises and invest in content. It will also remain a partner of Sony’s producing Peanuts content and managing the Snoopy YouTube channel. It will also be the exclusive licensing agent for consumer products in all current territories across across Europe, the Middle East, China, and Asia Pacific (excluding Japan, Australia and New Zealand). It will also operate an exclusive production studio for new Peanuts content including a previously announced animated film.

Peanuts debuted on October 2, 1950 by Charles M. Shulz in seven newspapers and went on to become a classic beloved property. At the time of his death in 2000, Peanuts ran in over 2,600 newspapers with a readership of roughly 355 million across 75 countries and has been translated into 21 languages. It has spun out into television specials, toys, comics, and so much more.

The deal s subject to certain closing conditions as well as regulatory approvals.

Solo Leveling: ReAwakening, Crunchyroll Debuts an English Dub Trailer

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Solo Leveling: ReAwakening features a catch-up recap of the first season coupled with an exclusive sneak peek of the first two episodes of the highly anticipated second season in one momentous theatrical fan experience.

Over a decade has passed since a pathway called a “gate” which connects this world and another dimension suddenly appeared, and people with superhuman powers called “hunters” have been awakened. Hunters use their superhuman powers to conquer dungeons inside the gates to make a living, and Sung Jinwoo, a hunter of the lowest rank, is considered the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind. One day, he encounters a double dungeon, a high-level dungeon hidden inside a low-level one. In front of a severely wounded Jinwoo, a mysterious quest window pops up. On the verge of death, Jinwoo decides to take on the quest, which makes him the only person who can level up. 

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release Solo Leveling: ReAwakening in the United States and Canada in Movie Theaters this Friday, December 6. (In IMAX on December 4).

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is coming to theaters as a trilogy

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As the final episode of the Hashira Training arc from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba airs, Crunchyroll has announced that it has acquired the highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, which will come exclusively to theaters globally as an epic trilogy of films.

The trio of films will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment worldwide, excluding select Asian territories including Japan. No dating has been released. The three-part cinematic movies represents the final arc and culmination of the hugely popular award-winning anime shonen series. 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge published under SHUEISHA’s JUMP COMICS, which consists of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in publication. The franchise has won the admiration of millions of fans around the globe since its debut in 2018. The story begins when Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon, joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon. 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba first premiered in April 2019 with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the feature film Mugen Train in October 2020, and the TV series Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc from 2021 through 2022. In 2023, the Swordsmith Village Arc debuted on Crunchyroll, shortly after the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- theatrical release. In 2024, the Hashira Training Arc debuted, shortly after the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To Hashira Training- theatrical release. The animation production is by ufotable. 

Crunchyroll Announces Tickets on Sale For Blue Lock The Movie – Episode Nagi – in North America

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Crunchyroll has announced that tickets for the latest heart-pounding soccer competition film, Blue Lock The Movie – Episode Nagi, are now on sale for North American audiences. The film, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will come to theaters across the United States and Canada starting on June 28 and will be available in both Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English. 

Blue Lock The Movie – Episode Nagi will hold its International Premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 10 in France as part of the festival’s newly announced Annecy Presents section before the film is released in theaters in North America. 

“That’s a hassle.” That was second-year high schooler Nagi Seishiro’s favorite phrase as he lived his dull life. Until Mikage Reo, a classmate who dreamed of winning the World Cup, discovered Nagi’s hidden skill, inspiring him to play soccer and share his outstanding talent. One day, he receives an invitation to the mysterious BLUE LOCK Project. What awaits him there is an encounter with the finest strikers assembled from across the country. Nagi’s dream of becoming the best, alongside Reo, will take this prodigy to a world he’s never known. 

A prodigy can only be shaped when someone discovers him….now, striker Nagi Seishiro’s incredible talent and persona will set the soccer world ablaze.

Credits: Directed by Shunsuke Ishikawa. Original story by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Manga by Kouta Sannomiya. Character Design by Yusuke Nomura. Composition and Screenplay by Taku Kishimoto. Music by Jun Murayama. Produced by Eightbit. 

Get a new look at Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle

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Crunchyroll has released a final clip for HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle!! now playing in theaters across the United States and Canada. Rival head Coach Nekomata accepts “the challenge” from head coach Takeda before the big match begins. Referencing that this is more than just a simple game; it’s the match-up that he and legendary Coach Ikkei Ikai have been dreaming of for years! 

The film, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, opened on May 31 across the United States and Canada. It is available in Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English. 

Shoyo Hinata joins Karasuno High’s volleyball club to be like his idol, a former Karasuno player known as the “Little Giant.” But, Hinata soon finds that he must team up with his middle school nemesis, Tobio Kageyama. Their clashing styles turn into a surprising weapon, but can they beat their rival Nekoma High in the highly anticipated “Dumpster Battle,” the long-awaited ultimate showdown between two opposing underdog teams?

Credits: Directed and screenplay by Susumu Mitsunaka. Original story by Haruichi Furudate. Produced by Production I.G. Run time: 85 minutes.

Crunchyroll releases a sneak peak at HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle

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Crunchyroll is setting the stage by spiking a sneak peek of HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle. The newly released clip introduces the players on rival teams Nekoma and Karasuno and their coaches, but also shows legendary Coach Ikkei Ikai in a hospital bed rooting for his grandson, the new coach on his former team!

The film, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, opens today, May 31, across the United States and Canada. It is available in Japanese with English subtitles and dubbed in English. 

Shoyo Hinata joins Karasuno High’s volleyball club to be like his idol, a former Karasuno player known as the “Little Giant.” But, Hinata soon finds that he must team up with his middle school nemesis, Tobio Kageyama. Their clashing styles turn into a surprising weapon, but can they beat their rival Nekoma High in the highly anticipated “Dumpster Battle,” the long-awaited ultimate showdown between two opposing underdog teams?

Based on the original Weekly Shonen Jump manga series from Haruichi Furudate, HAIKYU!! is a slice-of-life sports anime revolving around Shoyo Hinata’s love of volleyball. Inspired by a small-statured player known as the “Little Giant,” Hinata creates a team in his last year of middle school. His team is unfortunately matched up against “King of the Court” Tobio Kageyama’s team in their first tournament, inevitably losing. 

After the crushing defeat, Hinata vows to surpass Kageyama. Entering high school, he joins the volleyball team only to find that Tobio has also joined, making his once rival his new teammate. The anime series HAIKYU!! is produced by TOHO animation.

Credits: Directed and screenplay by Susumu Mitsunaka. Original story by Haruichi Furudate. Produced by Production I.G. Run time: 85 minutes.

Spider-Man villain Hypno-Hustler is coming to the screen from Donald Glover?

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In what might feel like an April Fool’s day prank, The Hollywood Reporter has a story that Donald Glover is working on a film featuring Spider-Man villain Hypno-Hustler.

Hypno-Hustler was created by Frank Springer and Bill Mantlo, debuting in Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #24 in 1978. The character fronts a band where he uses hypnosis to steal from the audience. Having debuted in the 70s, the character has had a disco theme and considered one of Spider-Man’s worst foes.

Reportedly, the character’s musical connection is what drew Glover to the concept as well as it being a rather obscure one allowing for more freedom. It’s part of Sony’s work expanding the Spider-Man universe with multiple projects based on characters from the series.

Glover was featured in the Tom Holland starring Spider-Man film, Spider-Man: Homecoming where its hinted he plays Miles Morales’ uncle who is also the Prowler in some versions. He also voiced Spider-Man/Miles Morales in the Disney XD series Ultimate Spider-Man.

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse gets a new trailer

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Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.

The next Spider-Man movie is coming to theaters June 2023.

Starship Troopers gets a 4K UHD and Limited Edition Steelbook in November

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Sony has announced that Starship Troopers is returning to 4K Ultra HD with a limited edition steelbook and an all-new cast reunion. It comes to shelves on November 1st.

From the bridge of the Fleet Battlestation Ticonderoga, with its sweeping galactic views, to the desolate terrain of planet Klendathu, teeming with shrieking, fire-spitting, brain-sucking special effects creatures, acclaimed director PAUL VERHOEVEN crafts a dazzling epic based on Robert A. Heinlein’s classic sci-fi adventure. CASPER VAN DIEN, DINA MEYER, DENISE RICHARDS, JAKE BUSEY, NEIL PATRICK HARRIS, PATRICK MULDOON, and MICHAEL IRONSIDE star as the courageous soldiers who travel to the distant and desolate Klendathu system for the ultimate showdown between the species.

DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS

  • 4K ULTRA HD DISC
  • Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
  • Dolby Atmos audio + 5.1
  • Special Feature:
    • NEW: Starship Troopers 25th Anniversary Reunion – an all-new virtual reunion featuring screenwriter Ed Neumeier and actors Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Clancy Brown, Michael Ironside, Jake Busey, Patrick Muldoon and Seth Gilliam

 BLU-RAY DISC™

  • Feature presented in High Definition
  • Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio
  • Special Features:
    • Director and Cast Commentary
    • Commentary with Paul Verhoeven and Ed Neumeier
    • FedNet Mode Picture-in-Picture
    • “Death From Above” Documentary
    • “Know Your Foe” Bug Featurettes
    • “The Spaceships from Starship Troopers” Featurette
    • “FX Comparisons” Featurettes
    • Storyboard Comparisons
    • The Making of Starship Troopers
    • Deleted Scenes
    • Screen Tests
    • Scene Deconstructions

The Boys Seasons 1 & 2 Collection is now out on May 31st

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Sony has revealed a new release date for The Boys six disc release on Blu-Ray and DVD. Originally set to come out on May 17, the new date is May 31st. The release includes the first and second season, as well as bonus materials like deleted and extended scenes and blooper reels.

The Boys is an irreverent take on what happens when superheroes — as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and as revered as gods — abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It’s the powerless against the superpowerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about “The Seven” and their formidable Vought backing.

In a more intense Season 2 of The Boys, Butcher, Hughie, and the team reel from their losses in Season 1. On the run from the law, they struggle to fight back against the superheroes. Meanwhile, Vought, the hero management company, cashes in on the panic over supervillains; and a new hero, Stormfront, shakes up the company and challenges an already unstable Homelander.

SEASON 1 BLU-RAY AND DVD

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Blooper Reel

SEASON 2 BLU-RAY AND DVD

  • Butcher: A Short Film
  • Deleted & Extended Scenes
  • Blooper Reel
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