Topic: acquires

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Paramount+ Acquires Rights to Moonbug Series From the ‘Blippi’ and ‘CoComelon’ Universes (EXCLUSIVE)

Paramount+ has acquired non-exclusive rights to several kids franchises from Moonbug Entertainment, including series from the “CoComelon” and “Blippi” universes. Under the new deal, some Moonbug series will begin appearing on Paramount+ starting Nov. 1. Paramount+ will acquire more than 60 hours of programming, including “CoComelon’s JJ’s Animal Time” and “CoComelon’s The Melon Patch,” “Blippi,” […]

30 Oct 2026, 21:42 UTC

World

Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray

The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.

29 Oct 2026, 09:16 UTC

Entertainment

MK2 Films Acquires Dardenne Brothers, Archipel 35 Film Library to Expand Its Heritage Footprint (EXCLUSIVE)

Mk2 Films is expanding its prestigious film library with the acquisition of Denis Freyd’s production company Archipel 35, as well as movies by two-time Palme d’Or-winning directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne from their company Les Films du Fleuve. The deal brings 43 titles to a collection that now includes more than 1,000 films, including cult […]

7 Oct 2026, 15:43 UTC

Entertainment

Shudder Acquires Supernatural Horror Movie ‘Sundown’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Horror streamer Shudder has acquired the rights to “Sundown,” a new supernatural horror feature from director Rebekah McKendry, Variety can exclusively reveal. According to an official logline, “‘Sundown’ follows three generations of women who reunite in a remote cabin to avenge a loved one’s death, only to discover their captive isn’t who he seems to […]

25 Sept 2026, 18:06 UTC

World

Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade

Indonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.

18 Sept 2026, 10:14 UTC