synopsis: Next 1 Interactive, Inc., a multi-faceted media company specializing in Travel and Real Estate, announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase The Giddy Gander Company and The Wumblers preschool television series and brand. The television series consists of meaningful messages and uplifting story lines for children.

synopsis: On January 9, 2008 Fire Mountain Productions Ltd. completed the acquisition of Kickback Media.

synopsis: Furthering its mission to provide premium content to its audiences, Nickelodeon--part of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. has acquired the global rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from The Mirage Group and 4Kids Entertainment, Inc.

synopsis: GTCR, one of America’s leading private equity firms, and Boomerang Media, LLC, announced the acquisition of the principal U.K. and U.S. trading subsidiaries of Entertainment Rights, a prominent global media company with an extensive portfolio encompassing some of the world’s most popular entertainment franchises.

synopsis: Mattel, Inc. has completed the acquisition of HIT Entertainment from a consortium of funds led by Apax Partners. HIT Entertainment is one of the largest independent owners of preschool intellectual property, including Thomas & Friends®, Barney®, Bob the Builder®, Fireman Sam® and Angelina Ballerina®.

synopsis: Billionaire Haim Saban's Saban Capital Group has bought back the "Power Rangers" children's franchise from the Walt Disney Co. The "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" became a ratings success when Saban developed and launched the show in 1993.

synopsis: Time Warner buys a controlling interest in the British super-indie Shed Media, the company behind shows such as Supernanny and Waterloo Road, in a deal that values the company at £100m.

synopsis: Hyperion S.A. announces that it acquired Telestar S.A. from MNI S.A.. Telestar owns and operates the interactive TV channel iTV in Poland.

synopsis: News Corporation, a diversified global media company, has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Shine Group, the UK's largest independent production company.

synopsis: Ben Silverman's multimedia entertainment studio, Electus, an operating business of IAC, announced the acquisition of Engine Entertainment and the formation of a new in-house global distribution arm, Electus/Engine Distribution. The new division will handle worldwide sales for Electus' content including television, motion picture and digital.

synopsis: FIELDS CORP. announced that it has decided to acquire 51,000 shares of Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd.'s common stock, from TYO Productions Inc.

synopsis: Asia Global Holdings Corporation subsidiary Idea Asia Limited and Global Media & Entertainment Group have entered into an agreement whereby GMEG agrees to acquire Idea Asia from AAGH subsidiary Sino Trade Intelligent Development Corp in return for 7.5% of GMEG's common stock and other considerations.

synopsis: Sony Pictures Television has purchased Michael Davies' television and digital company, Embassy Row, further expanding their production and distribution of non-fiction programming, it was announced by Steve Mosko, president, Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and Michael Davies.

synopsis: RedZone Capital announced the $175 million acquisition of dick clark productions, inc., owner or producer of some of television’s most popular and exciting entertainment properties, as well as the owner of the world’s most unique and extensive library of live televised music. Six Flags, Inc., has taken a 40% equity interest in the transaction.

synopsis: Electus, an operating business of IAC, announced the acquisition of Tim Puntillo's production company Mannahatta Productions whereby Puntillo and Electus will form a new production company. Tim Puntillo founded Mannahatta Productions, a full service production company that develops and produces unscripted television programming.

synopsis: Gallowgate Holdings Limited, a producer of television shows based in the United Kingdom, has been acquired by James Grant Group and will now focus solely on content creation and exploitation.

synopsis: Red Arrow Entertainment Group announced the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Endor Productions, Hilary Bevan Jones' TV and film production company.

synopsis: Red Arrow Entertainment Group has announced the acquisition of a majority shareholding in CPL, one of the UK’s most dynamic entertainment production companies. At CPL Productions they create and produce engaging, modern entertainment formats.

synopsis: Australian prodcos Zapruder’s Other Films and Cordell Jigsaw are merging to form what’s being billed as the first Australian superindie. The new operation, dubbed Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder, will be the biggest privately owned production company in Australia.

synopsis: Red Arrow Entertainment Group announced that it has agreed to terms on a new partnership with leading US scripted producer, Fuse. The deal sees Red Arrow take a majority stake in the company and marks its second major investment in the US production sector.

synopsis: Next 1 Interactive, Inc., a multi-faceted media company specializing in Travel and Real Estate, announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase The Giddy Gander Company and The Wumblers preschool television series and brand. The television series consists of meaningful messages and uplifting story lines for children.

synopsis: Next 1 Interactive, Inc. has entered into an Exchange Agreement whereby it will acquire an approximate 93% controlling interest in Webdigs, Inc. Webdigs has developed and acquired real estate websites & technology and has a licensed real estate brokerage division with more than 30 years of experience and affiliations in 19 states.

synopsis: Next 1 Interactive, Inc., a multi-faceted media company specializing in Travel and Real Estate, announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase The Giddy Gander Company and The Wumblers preschool television series and brand. The television series consists of meaningful messages and uplifting story lines for children.

synopsis: Next 1 Interactive, Inc. announces the purchase of Maximus Exploration Corp. and creates a new public entity trading on the (OTCBB: NXOI). Maximus Exploration has agreed to change the name of the company to Next 1 Interactive, Inc. and the Officers and Directors have resigned and appointed a new Board of Directors.

synopsis: In a move that further strengthens its global presence and positions it for additional growth in the Asia-Pacific region, Travelocity has acquired complete ownership of ZUJI, the leading online travel company in the Asia-Pacific region. ZUJI includes operations in Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan.

synopsis: DynEco Corporation announced today that on January 13, 2006, it completed the acquisition of all the outstanding capital stock of Dynamic Leisure Group, Inc. ("Dynamic"), which will now operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of DynEco.

synopsis: Daily Mail and General Trust makes a recommended offer for Fastcrop plc. Its main asset is Primelocation.com, a leading website for quality estate agents wishing to advertise their residential properties on the web.DMGT's cash offer of 72.78p per share values the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of Fastcrop at £48 million ($84 million).

synopsis: Submarino S.A. announces the acquisition of 100% of the stock capital of Travelweb Ltda ("Travelweb"), an online travel agency. With this acquisition Submarino prepares to enter a new market and broaden its service offering. The price paid for the acquisition was R$ 2.2 million.

synopsis: Sify Limited, a leader in Consumer Internet and Enterprise Services in India with global delivery capabilities announced today the acquisition of Globe Travels, a leader in online issuance of e-tickets in the India-US travel space.

synopsis: Tribune Interactive, a subsidiary of Tribune Company, today announced that it has acquired ForSaleByOwner.com, a nationwide real estate website that directly connects home buyers and sellers through private party residential property listings. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

synopsis: DynEco Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Dynamic Leisure Group, Inc., announced that it has completed its first acquisition, Changes in L'attitudes of Largo, Florida. In business for more than 20 years, Changes specializes in providing resort destination travel packages to the Caribbean and Eastern Mexico via its online site.

synopsis: PRIMEDIA Inc.'s Consumer Guides, the country's leading publisher and distributor of apartment, new home and auto guides and their respective Web sites, announced the acquisition of RentClicks.com, the largest online marketplace for small unit rental properties, which is the largest segment of the rental market.

synopsis: European Capital S.A. SICAR, a wholly-owned subsidiary of European Capital Limited has invested €55 million ($73 million) in Go Voyages, a leading online travel agent in France. European Capital’s investment supports the acquisition of Go Voyages.

synopsis: Sabre Holdings today announced the completion of the acquisition of the company by affiliates of Silver Lake and TPG.

synopsis: PRIMEDIA Inc.’s Consumer Guides Segment announced its acquisition of RentalHouses.com, America’s second largest online marketplace for small unit rental properties. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

synopsis: Network Communications, Inc., the leading publisher and provider of printed and online real estate information and advertising in North America, announced the acquisition of Tucson Apartment Showcase, a leading multifamily publication and website serving the Tucson, Arizona area.

synopsis: Oversee.net, a technology-driven media company, today announced that it acquired LowFares.com, the premier travel product comparison research site for consumers. The deal was completed on January 5, 2007 for an undisclosed amount.

synopsis: TA Associates, a leading buyout and private equity firm, announced the completion of a €153 million leveraged buyout of Spain-based eDreams, the fastest growing online travel company in Europe. The LBO provides for the purchase by TA and eDreams’ current management team of 100 percent of the shares of the company from shareholders.

synopsis: First Guardian Financial Corporation, a Financial Holding Company specializing in short term high yield commercial real estate financing, leasing & business financing has agreed to acquire Nation Wide RE For Sale, which is a Real Estate listing service on the internet.

synopsis: In evidence of its commitment to growing its business around the world, Travelocity Global announced that it has acquired India's leading online hotel distribution network, Travelguru.

synopsis: Zoopla.co.uk, the UK's leading property market resource, announced that it had completed the acquisition of the PropertyFinder Group from News International Ltd and the REA Group, for an undisclosed sum.

synopsis: Multi Distressed Asset Co. has acquired Texas based DiscountedProperties.com, a portal for bank owned real estate and REO properties. DiscountedProperties.com is a growing market leader in the distressed real estate industry and currently works in conjunction with some of the country's largest financial institutions.

synopsis: Continuing to forge ahead with a pattern of unprecedented growth, AdventureLink, Inc. announced the acquisition of its key competitor, Denver-based Adventure Central Inc., in an all-stock transaction.

synopsis: Classified Ventures, owners of Apartments.com, announced the acquisition of Apartment Home Living, a leading social media apartment Web site distinguished by a "live for fun" community experience, proprietary lifestyle matching and local living guides to help renters find their perfect place to live.