Happiness is taking control of a beloved comic strip. Sony is buying a 41 percent stake in the Charles M. Schulz comic ...

The deal announced Friday, increases Sony’s stake to a whopping 80%, and it values the business at more than $1 billion.

With the Schulz family retaining 20% ownership, the conglomerate promises to ‘elevate the value’ of the iconic characters.

Charlie Brown and Snoopy will live under the Sony umbrella as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan ...

The Peantus franchise is getting a brand new home under Sony as the franchise is being purchased for a staggering $457 ...

Sony has acquired a majority stake in the 75-year-old comic strip universe, adding to the entertainment giant's ballooning IP ...

Sony will own 80% of the Charles M. Schulz comic “Peanuts” and its characters. The Schulz family owns the rest.

Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) have acquired 41% stake in Peanuts Holdings LLC, giving them ...

Sony Group is taking a majority stake in the company that houses the iconic Snoopy and Charlie Brown characters.

The deal adds to Sony's existing 39% stake, bringing its shareholding to 80%. The Schulz family continues to own the remaining 20%.