Sony has reportedly entered into "final negotiations" with AT&T to acquire the US-based anime streaming service Crunchyroll. According to Nikkei Asia, Sony recently obtained exclusive rights to bid for the hugely-popular streaming service and is now prepared to pay upwards of $957 million to acquire the platform, which has 70 million free members and 3 million paying subscribers signed up globally.
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- Sony Pictures Buys Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Chain With Plans for Crunchyroll
Michael Kustermann will remain CEO of Alamo Drafthouse, which will continue to operate all of its 35 locations, as well as the Fantastic Fest film festival.
06/12/2024 - 9:16 pm | View Link - Sony buys Alamo Drafthouse theaters with an eye on bolstering Crunchyroll
According to Sony’s press release, Drafthouse’s current CEO, Michael Kustermann, will remain in that position and be made head of a new division, Sony Pictures Experiences, while reporting to the ...
06/12/2024 - 9:33 am | View Link - Sony eyes growth from streaming service Crunchyroll amid rising popularity of anime globally
Sony (NYSE:SONY) expects its anime streaming service Crunchyroll to be a growth driver, Reuters reported citing the head of the Japanese company's movies business. The company is aiming to benefit ...
05/29/2024 - 10:43 pm | View Link - More
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