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closed 2/17/2016 via BNC Analysis
The Voiceover Gallery, acquired Articulate Voices
synopsis: Manchester-based The Voiceover Gallery has acquired London boutique agency, Articulate Voices. Articulate Voices was established in 2011 by Rachel Kean and clients include Pinewood Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi and Side UK, who specialise in performance capture for blockbuster video games such as Assassins Creed and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
buyer:
The Voiceover Gallery
The Voiceover Gallery is the UK's only specialist dual-based voice over agency with voice talent and studios in London and Manchester. "
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Articulate Voices
Articulate Voices is a boutique agency whose clients include Pinewood Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi and Side UK, who specialise in performance capture for blockbuster video games such as Assassins Creed and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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announced 3/8/2021 via BNC Analysis
Digital Hearts Co., Ltd., will acquire Metaps Entertainment
synopsis: Digital Hearts, a global quality assurance and localization company, will acquire Metaps Entertainment from Metaps, a provider of app monetization solutions in Japan. Metaps Entertainment is a Chinese marketing company dedicated to mobile games. They provide marketing services for influencer marketing, outdoor ads, TV commercials, and online ads.
buyer:
Digital Hearts Co., Ltd.
(TSE:3676:$208.08)
target: Metaps Entertainment
Digital Hearts is a global quality assurance and localization company that specializes in digital content. Digital Hearts provides testing, debugging, and localization services for video games on all platforms. "
target parent:
Metaps Inc.
target: Metaps Entertainment
Metaps Entertainment is a Chinese marketing company dedicated to mobile games. Metaps Entertainment introduces and promotes well-known Japanese games to the world. They provide marketing services for influencer marketing, outdoor ads, television commercials, and online ads.
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closed 1/22/2020 via PR Newswire
Berkeley Sound Artists merged with IMRSV Sound,
synopsis: Representatives from audio post facilities IMRSV Sound and Berkeley Sound Artists announced that the two companies have merged. Berkeley Sound Artists has operated in the Bay Area for over 25 years and has been a leading force in the independent film sector, with services including sound design, dialogue editing, and mixing.
buyer:
IMRSV Sound
IMRSV Sound is a full-service sound house, providing ADR (Automated Dialog Replacement) services, film scoring, 5.1 surround mixing, sound design, and dialogue restoration. "
target:
Berkeley Sound Artists
Berkeley Sound Artists has operated in the Bay Area for over 25 years and has been a leading force in the independent film sector, with services including sound design, dialogue editing, and mixing.
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closed 9/19/2018 via BNC Analysis
Keywords Studios, acquired The TrailerFarm
synopsis: Keywords Studios, an international technical services provider to the video games industry, has acquired The TrailerFarm, a company that creates trailers for games big and small on any and all formats. Since 2011, they have been making creative content for game makers and publishers all around the world.
buyer:
Keywords Studios
(AIM:KWS:$512.20)
Based in Ireland, Keywords Studios is an international technical services provider to the video games industry. They provide integrated art production, engineering, audio services, testing, localization and player support services across 50 languages and 14 game platforms in more than 20 countries. "
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The TrailerFarm
TrailerFarm creates trailers for games big and small on any and all formats. Since 2011, they have been making creative content for game makers and publishers all around the world, from AAA to indie developers of all sizes, even solo teams.
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$1.31
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closed 7/5/2017 via gamesindustry.biz
Sumo Digital Ltd., acquired Atomhawk Design Ltd.
synopsis: Sumo Digital, an award winning independent game development studio, has acquired Atomhawk, a world leading art and design studio. Atomhawk creates concept art, UI/UX design, motion graphics and marketing art for games, film and digital media. Projects they have worked on include Mortal Kombat X, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Injustice 2, and more.
buyer parent:
Perwyn
buyer: Sumo Digital Ltd. (AIM:SUMO:$95.49)
buyer: Sumo Digital Ltd. (AIM:SUMO:$95.49)
Sumo Digital is an award winning independent game development studio with 13 years experience developing quality games across all platforms. Sumo develops successful games across all platforms and genres, creating titles for major publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Sega and Disney Interactive. "
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Atomhawk Design Ltd.
Atomhawk is a world leading art and design studio. They create concept art, UI/UX design, motion graphics and marketing art for games, film and digital media. They strive to help their clients develop and visualise ideas, and to present those ideas to the world with breathtaking style and quality.
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closed 5/24/2017 via BNC Analysis
Keywords Studios, acquired Red Hot CG
synopsis: Keywords Studios, the international technical services provider to the global video games industry, announces the acquisition of 100% of Strongbox Ltd, a holding company with subsidiaries in China and Indonesia trading under the Red Hot CG ("Red Hot") brand. Red Hot are specialists in the production of graphical art assets for video games.
buyer:
Keywords Studios
(AIM:KWS:$512.20)
Keywords Studios is an international technical services provider to the global video games industry. It provides integrated art creation, localisation, testing, audio and customer care services across 50 languages and 14 games platforms to a blue chip client base in more than 15 countries. "
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Red Hot CG
Red Hot CG was founded in Shanghai in 2010. The company is a proven 2D, 3D and animation art provider to the global video games market with clients in the US, Europe, China and Japan. Red Hot CG found early success contributing to popular projects like Tomb Raider and God of War: Ascension.
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$5
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closed 9/28/2016 via GlobeNewswire
VSI Group, acquired Sonygraf
synopsis: Sonygraf, one of Spain’s most prominent dubbing and audio post-production facilities, has been acquired by VSI Group. Now renamed VSI Sonygraf, this high-end, purpose-built 1,500 m2 facility boasts seven sound recording and editing studios, two theatrical mixing rooms, three 5.1 mixing rooms and two post-production suites.
buyer:
VSI Group
VSI has been providing a full range of foreign-language versioning to broadcasters, distributors and media companies for over 25 years. With 21 facilities located in four continents, the business employs over 250 staff across offices in the world’s major media hubs. "
target:
Sonygraf
Sonygraf is one of Spain’s most prominent dubbing and audio post-production facilities. Based in central Barcelona, their high-end, purpose-built 1,500 m2 facility boasts seven sound recording and editing studios, two theatrical mixing rooms, three 5.1 mixing rooms and two post-production suites.
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closed 7/29/2016 via BNC Analysis
Keywords Studios, acquired Volta Creation
synopsis: Volta Creation, a leading visual development studio dedicated to creating high-end 2D and 3D visuals, as well as cinematics for video games, has been acquired by Keywords, an international technical service provider to the global Video Game Industry.
buyer:
Keywords Studios
(AIM:KWS:$512.20)
target: Volta Creation
Keywords is an international technical service provider to the global Video Game Industry. With over 1,500 games passionate employees around the world, they provide a range of translation, testing, audio, customer care and art production services to Video Game Developers and Publishers alike. "
target parent:
Frima Studio Inc.
target: Volta Creation
Volta is a leading visual development studio dedicated to creating high-end 2D and 3D visuals, as well as cinematics for video games. Established in Quebec City in 2006, Volta’s veteran team has delivered hundreds of projects to the world’s most celebrated video-game companies.
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$4.20
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$3
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closed 7/2/2015 via BNC Analysis
Molinare Ltd, acquired Hackenbacker
synopsis: UK post production house Molinare has acquired audio facility Hackenbacker from e-Post Media Limited, the owners of HALO Post Production. Hackenbacker’s portfolio includes Downton Abbey, recent reboot Thunderbirds Are Go, and The Double from Richard Ayoade.
buyer parent:
Next Wave Partners LLP
buyer: Molinare Ltd
target: Hackenbacker
buyer: Molinare Ltd
Molinare is a Film and Broadcast Post Production Facility in Soho, London. It provides state of the art Digital Intermediate, Visual Effects, Sound, Restoration, 2D-3D Conversion, Animation, Library & Data Management services, International Servicing and Post Production Project Management. "
target parent:
Halo Post Production
target: Hackenbacker
Hackenbacker Audio Post Production has been an integral part of London’s Film and TV Post scene for over 25 years. Their experience, knowledge, expertise and of course their warm welcome are the reasons why their clients love coming back to them series after series.
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closed 3/31/2014 via BNC Analysis
Electronic Sports League, acquired ESS Agency
synopsis: Leading esports firm ESL has announced the acquisition of event services and technologies agency ESS. ESS Agency offers video game entertainment and video production services to help connect brands with their audience.
buyer:
Electronic Sports League
Electronic Sports League (ESL) brings gamers together to communicate, experience and discover their shared hobby of video games. Offering daily news, competitions, and leagues. All with community functions, detailed profiles, friend lists, guestbooks and photo galleries. "
target:
ESS Agency
ESS Agency offers video game entertainment and video production services to help connect brands with their audience. The company was formerly known as E-Sports Services LLC and changed its name to ESS Agency in 2011. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in New York, New York.
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closed 1/16/2014 via Wall Street Journal
Keywords Studios, acquired Liquid Violet
synopsis: Keywords Studios, the international technical services provider to the global video games industry, announces the acquisition of Liquid Violet Ltd, a video games voice production services company. Based in London’s Soho, their talent lies in a good eye for collaboration and a vision committed to refining the art of voice production in games.
buyer:
Keywords Studios
(AIM:KWS:$512.20)
Keywords is an international technical service provider to the global Video Game Industry with offices in Dublin, Tokyo, Seattle, Montreal and Rome. Working on a worldwide basis, they provide a range of linguistic, testing, and quality control services to Video Game Developers and Publishers alike. "
target:
Liquid Violet
Liquid Violet specialises in bringing video game voices to life. Based in London’s Soho, their talent lies in a good eye for collaboration and a vision committed to refining the art of voice production in games, drawing on their experience and expertise to deliver exceptional results.
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closed 9/19/2012 via BusinessWire
Empire Investment Holdings, acquired CSS Studios, LLC
synopsis: Empire Investment Holdings, a private investment firm focused on the acquisition and strategic management of non-core business units from public and private corporations, announced that it has acquired CSS Studios, LLC, from Discovery Communications, Inc.
buyer:
Empire Investment Holdings
target: CSS Studios, LLC
Empire Investment Holdings is a private investment firm focused on the acquisition and strategic management of non-core business units from public and private corporations. Empire's portfolio is comprised of operating companies that serve thousands of customers worldwide. "
target parent:
Discovery Communications, Inc.
target: CSS Studios, LLC
Operating from Los Angeles and New York, the facilities of CSS Studios are positioned to customize solutions and deploy an array of resources to respond successfully to post production sound projects of any scope and level of complexity, supported by expert engineering and facility support teams.
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closed 4/30/2010 via Company Description
Fields Corporation, acquired Digital Frontier Inc.
synopsis: Fields Corporation has acquired 74.3% of Digital Frontier Inc. Digital Frontier Inc. is a motion picture production company. The company engages in the planning and production of motion picture for film, game, TV, DVD, exhibition, and online; and computer graphics (CG) production for game cinematic, TV commercials, and feature film VFX.
buyer:
Fields Corporation
Fields Corporation engages in planning, development, and sale of pachinko/pachislot machines in Japan. It also involves in the purchase and sale of pachinko/pachislot machines, as well as develops and sells copyrighted characters and related content. "
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Digital Frontier Inc.
Digital Frontier Inc. is a motion picture production company. The company engages in the planning and production of motion picture for film, game, TV, DVD, exhibition, and online; and computer graphics (CG) production for game cinematic, TV commercials, and feature film VFX.
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closed 11/15/2021 via GlobeNewswire
ESE Entertainment Inc., acquired Frenzy sp. z.o.o.
synopsis: ESE Entertainment, an entertainment and technology company focused on gaming, particularly on esports, has acquired Frenzy sp. z.o.o., a Polish media and production infrastructure company focused on the video game industry. The company creates and executes esports and gaming events, broadcasts, and media content.
buyer:
ESE Entertainment Inc.
(TSXV:ESE:$4.22)
ESE Entertainment an entertainment and technology company focused on gaming, particularly on esports. Capabilities include physical infrastructure, broadcasting, global distribution for gaming and esports-related content, advertising, sponsorship support, and a growing esports team franchise. "
target:
Frenzy sp. z.o.o.
Frenzy is a media and production infrastructure company focused on the video game industry. The company creates and executes esports and gaming events, broadcasts, and media content.
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$1.88
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announced 7/10/2020 via BNC Analysis
YDX Innovation Corp., will acquire Render
synopsis: YDX Innovation Corp. is to acquire UK-based Render.GG, an expert in media production and management, motion graphics, social media management and content curation for YouTube.
buyer:
YDX Innovation Corp.
(TSXV:YDX:$1.58)
YDX Innovation Corp. is a technology company that develops products and services and is an expert in immersive technologies like Augmented and Virtual Reality, eSports events and Interactive Exhibitions under the following three divisions: Arkave VR Arena, YDreams Global, and Game On Festival. "
target:
Render
Based in the United Kingdom, Render is an expert in media production and management, motion graphics, social media management and content curation for YouTube.
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closed 10/30/2019 via PR Newswire
Vindex, acquired Next Generation Esports
synopsis: Vindex, the emerging leader in esports, announced the acquisition of Next Generation Esports (NGE), the premier independent esports production company. NGE elevates the next generation of competitive video game franchises through A-to-Z professional league operations, amateur tournaments, live events, managed services and studio broadcasts.
buyer:
Vindex
Vindex is the preeminent esports infrastructure platform. The company provides technology and services that power the richest experiences in esports and help the world's leading game publishers, esports leagues and teams deliver deeply engaging experiences to fans around the world. "
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Next Generation Esports
Next Generation Esports (NGE) is the premier independent esports production company. NGE elevates the next generation of competitive video game franchises through A-to-Z professional league operations, amateur tournaments, live events, managed services and studio broadcasts.
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closed 6/9/2017 via Reuters
KAYAC Inc., acquired Wellplayed, Inc.
synopsis: Kayac, a game developer in Japan, acquired 150 shares (60 percent stake) of Wellplayed Inc. Wellplayed, Inc. offers video production, casting management, administration program distribution, and e-sports consultation services.
buyer:
KAYAC Inc.
(TSE:3904:$55.90)
KAYAC Inc. develops gaming applications in Japan. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Kamakura, Japan. They also offer jsdo.it, a community for developers to showcase their works on JavaScript and HTML5, as well as share their codes and learn from others. "
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Wellplayed, Inc.
Tokyo-based, Wellplayed, Inc. offers video production, casting management, administration program distribution, and e-sports consultation services.
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closed 3/30/2017 via Market Wire
GG Media Network merged with American Leisure Holdings, Inc.,
synopsis: American Leisure Holdings, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has finalized a merger with GG Media Network, parent company to GG Studios, LLC, a rising eSports media production company. GG Studios works with publishers and sponsors to create and distribute original eSports content for both television and digital platforms.
buyer:
American Leisure Holdings, Inc.
(OTCPK:AMLH:$25.76)
American Leisure Holdings, Inc. engages in the investments in the leisure industry and energy market. They also operate travel service and leisure property businesses and vacation club and travel club programs. "
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GG Media Network
GG Media Network, parent company to GG Studios, LLC, is a rising eSports media production company. GG Studios works with publishers and sponsors to create and distribute original eSports content for both television and digital platforms.
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closed 3/10/2021 via BNC Analysis
Songtradr, acquired Song Zu Pty. Limited
synopsis: B2B music licensing marketplace Songtradr has acquired award-winning Sydney-based music and sound design company Song Zu, which operates in the Australia and Asia Pacific region, with studios in Sydney and Singapore.
buyer:
Songtradr
Songtradr is the largest B2B music licensing marketplace in the world, connecting artists with brands, advertisers, film, TV and more. Songtradr connects artists to film, TV, brands and other media in a fully-automated, worldwide marketplace for music licensing. "
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Song Zu Pty. Limited
Sydney-based music and sound design company Song Zu operates in the Australia and Asia Pacific region, with studios in Sydney and Singapore. Song Zu works in all areas of sonic branding, including soundtracks for advertisements on TV and radio, online content, VR and installation spaces.
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closed 2/20/2019 via BNC Analysis
KeyHolder, Inc., acquired Foolenlarge
synopsis: KeyHolder, a Japanese company engaged in the amusement, real estate, and commercial facility construction businesses, has acquired Foolenlarge, a video production company in Japan. Foolenlarge is involved with the planning and production of TV shows, movies, dramas, commercials, and music videos.
buyer:
KeyHolder, Inc.
(JASDAQ:4712:$117.42)
KeyHolder is a Japanese company engaged in the amusement, real estate, and commercial facility construction businesses. Through its subsidiaries the company operates a real estate sales business, a live music club, produces TV programs, and produces live entertainment. "
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Foolenlarge
Founded in 2008, Foolenlarge is a video production company in Japan. Foolenlarge is involved with the planning and production of TV shows, movies, dramas, commercials, and music videos.
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$9.00
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$8
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closed 2/17/2016 via BNC Analysis
The Voiceover Gallery, acquired Articulate Voices
synopsis: Manchester-based The Voiceover Gallery has acquired London boutique agency, Articulate Voices. Articulate Voices was established in 2011 by Rachel Kean and clients include Pinewood Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi and Side UK, who specialise in performance capture for blockbuster video games such as Assassins Creed and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
buyer:
The Voiceover Gallery
The Voiceover Gallery is the UK's only specialist dual-based voice over agency with voice talent and studios in London and Manchester. "
target:
Articulate Voices
Articulate Voices is a boutique agency whose clients include Pinewood Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi and Side UK, who specialise in performance capture for blockbuster video games such as Assassins Creed and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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closed 2/17/2016 via BNC Analysis
The Voiceover Gallery, acquired Articulate Voices
synopsis: Manchester-based The Voiceover Gallery has acquired London boutique agency, Articulate Voices. Articulate Voices was established in 2011 by Rachel Kean and clients include Pinewood Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi and Side UK, who specialise in performance capture for blockbuster video games such as Assassins Creed and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
buyer:
The Voiceover Gallery
The Voiceover Gallery is the UK's only specialist dual-based voice over agency with voice talent and studios in London and Manchester. "
target:
Articulate Voices
Articulate Voices is a boutique agency whose clients include Pinewood Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi and Side UK, who specialise in performance capture for blockbuster video games such as Assassins Creed and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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closed 2/17/2016 via BNC Analysis
The Voiceover Gallery, acquired Articulate Voices
synopsis: Manchester-based The Voiceover Gallery has acquired London boutique agency, Articulate Voices. Articulate Voices was established in 2011 by Rachel Kean and clients include Pinewood Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi and Side UK, who specialise in performance capture for blockbuster video games such as Assassins Creed and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
buyer:
The Voiceover Gallery
The Voiceover Gallery is the UK's only specialist dual-based voice over agency with voice talent and studios in London and Manchester. "
target:
Articulate Voices
Articulate Voices is a boutique agency whose clients include Pinewood Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi and Side UK, who specialise in performance capture for blockbuster video games such as Assassins Creed and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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closed 1/22/2020 via PR Newswire
Berkeley Sound Artists merged with IMRSV Sound,
synopsis: Representatives from audio post facilities IMRSV Sound and Berkeley Sound Artists announced that the two companies have merged. Berkeley Sound Artists has operated in the Bay Area for over 25 years and has been a leading force in the independent film sector, with services including sound design, dialogue editing, and mixing.
buyer:
IMRSV Sound
IMRSV Sound is a full-service sound house, providing ADR (Automated Dialog Replacement) services, film scoring, 5.1 surround mixing, sound design, and dialogue restoration. "
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Berkeley Sound Artists
Berkeley Sound Artists has operated in the Bay Area for over 25 years and has been a leading force in the independent film sector, with services including sound design, dialogue editing, and mixing.
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closed 9/28/2016 via GlobeNewswire
VSI Group, acquired Sonygraf
synopsis: Sonygraf, one of Spain’s most prominent dubbing and audio post-production facilities, has been acquired by VSI Group. Now renamed VSI Sonygraf, this high-end, purpose-built 1,500 m2 facility boasts seven sound recording and editing studios, two theatrical mixing rooms, three 5.1 mixing rooms and two post-production suites.
buyer:
VSI Group
VSI has been providing a full range of foreign-language versioning to broadcasters, distributors and media companies for over 25 years. With 21 facilities located in four continents, the business employs over 250 staff across offices in the world’s major media hubs. "
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Sonygraf
Sonygraf is one of Spain’s most prominent dubbing and audio post-production facilities. Based in central Barcelona, their high-end, purpose-built 1,500 m2 facility boasts seven sound recording and editing studios, two theatrical mixing rooms, three 5.1 mixing rooms and two post-production suites.
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closed 7/2/2015 via BNC Analysis
Molinare Ltd, acquired Hackenbacker
synopsis: UK post production house Molinare has acquired audio facility Hackenbacker from e-Post Media Limited, the owners of HALO Post Production. Hackenbacker’s portfolio includes Downton Abbey, recent reboot Thunderbirds Are Go, and The Double from Richard Ayoade.
buyer parent:
Next Wave Partners LLP
buyer: Molinare Ltd
target: Hackenbacker
buyer: Molinare Ltd
Molinare is a Film and Broadcast Post Production Facility in Soho, London. It provides state of the art Digital Intermediate, Visual Effects, Sound, Restoration, 2D-3D Conversion, Animation, Library & Data Management services, International Servicing and Post Production Project Management. "
target parent:
Halo Post Production
target: Hackenbacker
Hackenbacker Audio Post Production has been an integral part of London’s Film and TV Post scene for over 25 years. Their experience, knowledge, expertise and of course their warm welcome are the reasons why their clients love coming back to them series after series.
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closed 1/16/2014 via Wall Street Journal
Keywords Studios, acquired Liquid Violet
synopsis: Keywords Studios, the international technical services provider to the global video games industry, announces the acquisition of Liquid Violet Ltd, a video games voice production services company. Based in London’s Soho, their talent lies in a good eye for collaboration and a vision committed to refining the art of voice production in games.
buyer:
Keywords Studios
(AIM:KWS:$512.20)
Keywords is an international technical service provider to the global Video Game Industry with offices in Dublin, Tokyo, Seattle, Montreal and Rome. Working on a worldwide basis, they provide a range of linguistic, testing, and quality control services to Video Game Developers and Publishers alike. "
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Liquid Violet
Liquid Violet specialises in bringing video game voices to life. Based in London’s Soho, their talent lies in a good eye for collaboration and a vision committed to refining the art of voice production in games, drawing on their experience and expertise to deliver exceptional results.
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closed 9/19/2012 via BusinessWire
Empire Investment Holdings, acquired CSS Studios, LLC
synopsis: Empire Investment Holdings, a private investment firm focused on the acquisition and strategic management of non-core business units from public and private corporations, announced that it has acquired CSS Studios, LLC, from Discovery Communications, Inc.
buyer:
Empire Investment Holdings
target: CSS Studios, LLC
Empire Investment Holdings is a private investment firm focused on the acquisition and strategic management of non-core business units from public and private corporations. Empire's portfolio is comprised of operating companies that serve thousands of customers worldwide. "
target parent:
Discovery Communications, Inc.
target: CSS Studios, LLC
Operating from Los Angeles and New York, the facilities of CSS Studios are positioned to customize solutions and deploy an array of resources to respond successfully to post production sound projects of any scope and level of complexity, supported by expert engineering and facility support teams.
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closed 3/10/2021 via BNC Analysis
Songtradr, acquired Song Zu Pty. Limited
synopsis: B2B music licensing marketplace Songtradr has acquired award-winning Sydney-based music and sound design company Song Zu, which operates in the Australia and Asia Pacific region, with studios in Sydney and Singapore.
buyer:
Songtradr
Songtradr is the largest B2B music licensing marketplace in the world, connecting artists with brands, advertisers, film, TV and more. Songtradr connects artists to film, TV, brands and other media in a fully-automated, worldwide marketplace for music licensing. "
target:
Song Zu Pty. Limited
Sydney-based music and sound design company Song Zu operates in the Australia and Asia Pacific region, with studios in Sydney and Singapore. Song Zu works in all areas of sonic branding, including soundtracks for advertisements on TV and radio, online content, VR and installation spaces.
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closed 2/20/2019 via BNC Analysis
KeyHolder, Inc., acquired Foolenlarge
synopsis: KeyHolder, a Japanese company engaged in the amusement, real estate, and commercial facility construction businesses, has acquired Foolenlarge, a video production company in Japan. Foolenlarge is involved with the planning and production of TV shows, movies, dramas, commercials, and music videos.
buyer:
KeyHolder, Inc.
(JASDAQ:4712:$117.42)
KeyHolder is a Japanese company engaged in the amusement, real estate, and commercial facility construction businesses. Through its subsidiaries the company operates a real estate sales business, a live music club, produces TV programs, and produces live entertainment. "
target:
Foolenlarge
Founded in 2008, Foolenlarge is a video production company in Japan. Foolenlarge is involved with the planning and production of TV shows, movies, dramas, commercials, and music videos.
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$9.00
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$8
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closed 8/1/2018 via Company Press Release
BMG Production Music, acquired Deep East Music
synopsis: BMG Production Music has acquired the influential independent UK production music company Deep East Music. Deep East Music was started in London in 2007 by entrepreneurs Ciaran McNeaney and Alex Marchant. Over the past 10 years Deep East has grown rapidly to become one of the most highly-regarded production music companies in the world.
buyer parent:
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
buyer: BMG Production Music
buyer: BMG Production Music
BMG Production Music specializes in providing music and sound effects for radio and television, for advertising agencies and audiovisual companies. BMG Production Music has custom scoring studios in LA and London and global creative teams for music searching and project supervision. "
target:
Deep East Music
Deep East Music is an influential independent UK production music company. Unlike many production music labels who simply curate, Deep East creates its music from scratch in its own studios, informed by its worldwide client network.
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closed 7/25/2018 via PR Newswire
MLC Media, acquired Intercambio Media
synopsis: MLC Media, a leading Spanish Language Audio Prep Service representing more than 350 radio stations in the U.S. and Mexico has acquired Intercambio Media, an innovative audio and content production agency, and all its subsidiary companies including En El Aire Audio, FuXion Audio, Extreme Noticias and Audios 2Go.
buyer:
MLC Media
MLC Media produces and distributes Spanish Language Syndicated Programs across radio stations in the U.S. and Mexico. Its premier programs include El Show de Alex 'El Genio' Lucas, Armida y La Flaka, La Diva de Mexico Show, El Show de Toño and Ana Alicia y Julieta. "
target:
Intercambio Media
Intercambio Media is an innovative audio and content production agency for radio through their sub-properties of En El Aire Audio Show Prep and FuXion Audio. Services include show prep, spot media consulting, radio imaging and audio production.
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announced 6/6/2018 via GlobeNewswire
Williamsville Sears Management Inc., will acquire Buds Entertainment Inc.
synopsis: Williamsville Sears Management Inc., a diversified holding corporation, will acquire Buds Entertainment Inc., a Canadian Entertainment Group focused on film and music production. Buds Entertainment's diverse services include, but are not limited to, music, video production, audio engineering and production.
buyer:
Williamsville Sears Management Inc.
(OTCPK:WSML:$0.00)
Williamsville Sears Management is a diversified holding corporation. The group operates its own assets through a range of subsidiary companies under its purview. The group’s primary focus is in real estate, mining, media, transportation, entertainment and technology. "
target:
Buds Entertainment Inc.
Buds Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian Entertainment Group focused on film and music production. Their diverse services include, but are not limited to, music, video production, audio engineering and production.
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closed 3/21/2018 via GlobeNewswire
One Horizon Group, acquired C-Rod, Inc.
synopsis: One Horizon Group, a reseller of secure messaging software, has completed the acquisition of C-Rod, Inc., along with its record label and media content division (collectively, the “C-Rod Companies”). C-Rod, Inc. is a premier music production company.
buyer:
One Horizon Group
(OHGI:$1.09)
Based in the United Kingdom, One Horizon Group, Inc. is a reseller of secure messaging software for the growing gaming, security and education markets including in China and Hong Kong. "
target:
C-Rod, Inc.
C-Rod, Inc. is a premier music production company. C-Rod has worked with superstar artists including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Enrique Iglesias and Pet Shop Boys and its music productions and remixes are consistently at the top of the Billboard charts.
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press release
closed 11/9/2017 via DGAP
Eventim, acquired Friends and Partners
synopsis: CTS Eventim, one of the leading international providers of Ticketing and Live Entertainment, acquired 60 percent of the shares in Friends and Partners, one of the leading providers of Ticketing, Live Entertainment and Music TV productions in Italy.
buyer:
Eventim
(XTRA:EVD:$726.25)
CTS Eventim is one of the leading international providers of ticketing services and live entertainment. More than 150 million tickets for over 200,000 events are marketed annually using the company's systems - be it through stationary box offices, online or from mobile devices. "
target:
Friends and Partners
Friends and Partners was founded as the F&P Group in 2001 and is one of the leading providers of Live Entertainment and Music TV productions in Italy. F&P Group has sold more than six million tickets to more than 1,500 shows, generating annual revenues of around 80 million Euro on average.
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$93
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press release
closed 8/4/2016 via BNC Analysis
BMG Rights Management GmbH, acquired Altitude Music Ltd
synopsis: BMG, a company that offers a new digital-age service alternative to songwriters, artists and rights owners in the music industry, has acquired Altitude Music, a full-service music and sound agency that specializes in audio branding and music composition based in London.
buyer parent:
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
buyer: BMG Rights Management GmbH
buyer: BMG Rights Management GmbH
BMG offers a new digital-age service alternative to songwriters, artists and rights owners in the music industry. It is a rights management company equally representing music publishing and recording rights. "
target:
Altitude Music Ltd
Altitude Music is a full-service music and sound agency that specializes in audio branding and music composition based in London.
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closed 8/31/2015 via BusinessWire
Vubiquity, Inc., acquired Juice Worldwide
synopsis: VUBIQUITY, the leading global provider of premium content services, announced the acquisition of Juice Worldwide, one of the world's top OTT certified and preferred encoding houses and digital delivery agents. The deal is a significant next step in VUBIQUITY’s mission to expand its premium content services and global distribution capabilities.
buyer:
Vubiquity, Inc.
VUBIQUITY is the leading global provider of Premium Content Services. From licensing to delivery, VUBIQUITY offers a full scope of managed services including digital and OTT distribution to every major media provider. "
target:
Juice Worldwide
Juice Worldwide offers digital supply chain solutions across all media. They are a one-stop-shop for film, television and music content owners requiring media management and multiplatform distribution. Service offerings also include: Post Production, Blu-ray and DVD Authoring and DCP file creation.
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closed 5/13/2015 via BNC Analysis
Zealot Networks, acquired Lord Danger
synopsis: Zealot Networks is adding to its production and talent management capabilities with the acquisition of Lord Danger, an LA-based commercial and music-video production company. Lord Danger has worked with music artists such as J. Cole, Steve Aoki, and Major Lazer, and advertisers such as Texas Pete and Sol Republic.
buyer:
Zealot Networks
Zealot Networks is a digital-first media company that empowers creators to make a living doing what they love by providing a comprehensive suite of production, distribution, and business services. "
target:
Lord Danger
Hailing from the depths of Los Angeles, Lord Danger manifests commercials, music videos, and live streaming content. Lord Danger and their roster of directors bring their radical brand of "silly" & "epic" to every project they create.
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closed 5/30/2013 via PR Newswire
ESMG, Inc., acquired Top Sail Productions
synopsis: Primco Management Inc., the parent company of ESMG Inc., a fully integrated multi-media entertainment company and music label ES Music, announced that it has closed and funded the acquisition of Top Sail Productions, a music production company and record label with a multi-year US distribution agreement through WEA, a Warner Music Group Company.
buyer parent:
Primco Management, Inc.
buyer: ESMG, Inc.
target: Top Sail Productions
buyer: ESMG, Inc.
ESMG is an innovative, consumer driven interactive entertainment content provider. It intends to leverage its management strengths and capabilities with highly focused operating divisions to satisfy the marketplace of consumers searching for a breakthrough in new and exciting talent and content. "
target parent:
Made In America Entertainment
target: Top Sail Productions
Top Sail Productions, LLC is based in Marina del Rey, CA and serves as both a production company and record label with U.S. Distribution through WEA, a Warner Music Group company.
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closed 8/14/2012 via Yahoo, Inc.
MusicBox, acquired Auracle Music
synopsis: ole MusicBox announced the acquisition of Auracle Music, Inc., a New York-based production music company. Auracle delivers cutting-edge music for all media while also creating custom music and main title themes. The deal brings with it ownership of over 3000 unique tracks on nearly 300 CDs from the Auracle library.
buyer parent:
Ole
buyer: MusicBox
buyer: MusicBox
MusicBox is one of the world's largest providers of 100% pre-cleared music in all media and exclusively represents over 50 top-line music catalogs from around the world to North America. MusicBox is committed to quality content, excellent personalized customer service, and leading-edge technology. "
target:
Auracle Music
Auracle Music delivers cutting-edge production music for television, radio, film, mobile, broadband and DVD, with over 3000 original compositions in their library. It also creates custom music and main title themes for clients' projects.
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closed 4/8/2015 via PR Newswire
4U2C, acquired GEODEZIK
synopsis: 4U2C is pleased to announce the acquisition of the multimedia company GEODEZIK. Founded in 2006, GEODEZIK is a multimedia company specializing in video content production and systems design for shows, public events and permanent installations.
buyer:
4U2C
Founded in 2013, 4U2C specializes in the design of visual elements. Combining scenography, lighting, video and 3D effects/mapping, the company has earned a prominent place on the local and international scene. "
target:
GEODEZIK
Founded in 2006, GEODEZIK is a multimedia company specializing in video content production and systems design for shows, public events and permanent installations. The company offers a comprehensive vision in multimedia from conception to the final performance.
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closed 2/18/2015 via BNC Analysis
Kovas Communications, acquired Global American Broadcasting
synopsis: Kovas Communications has purchased syndicated talk show production companyy Global American Broadcasting. GAB offers technical operations and distribution for syndicated shows and will be relocated from Vero Beach, FL to Evanston.
buyer:
Kovas Communications
Kovas Communications owns multiple radio stations and is based out of Fort Wayne, IN. "
target:
Global American Broadcasting
Global American Broadcasting, Inc. is a radio talk show production company. Based in Vero Beach, Florida, GAB delivers specialized programming to more than 5,000 US radio stations daily on the Cumulus XDS Satellite Platform.
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