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117 From Spidey to Snoopy, Hollywood’s Acquisition Mania Has Come for ‘Peanuts’

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Germain Lussier @ Gizmodo · 12/19/2025 16:15 EDT

From Spidey to Snoopy, Hollywood’s Acquisition Mania Has Come for ‘Peanuts’

Sony just purchased a controlling stake in the iconic brand featuring Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and more.

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