Sony Nabs Snoopy in Global Partnership Stake in ‘Peanuts’

World Screen: DHX Media has inked a definitive deal with Sony Music Entertainment Japan, which is indirectly buying 49 percent of DHX’s 80 percent interest in “Peanuts” for $185 million in cash. DHX will own 41 percent of Peanuts, SMEJ will own 39 percent and the family of Charles Schulz will continue to own 20 percent.