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Recent M&A for CNVS
- Cineverse Acquires Profitable Connected TV Monetization Platform IndiCue in Transformational Deal, Expanding High-Margin Infrastructure that Powers Modern Content DistributionEstablishes Clear Path to $115-$120 Million in Revenue and $10-$20 Million in Adjusted EBITDA in Fiscal Year 2027 Commencing April 1, 2026 (1) Accelerates Transition to Majority Technology Revenue Through Scalable, Recurring Infrastructure Economics Transaction Financed by Existing Long-Term Shareholders LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ:CNVS) today announced the acquisition of IndiCue, Inc., a profitable advertising technology company, achieving a major milestone in Cineverse's evolution into a streaming infrastructure company -- building and operating the systems that power how content is distributed and monetized across the global video streaming ecosystem
- Cineverse Acquires Giant Worldwide and Integrates Service into Matchpoint™ Platform, Bringing Deep Studio Relationships into Its Automated Media Services EcosystemAcquisition Brings Giant's Existing Clients – Including the World's Top Movie Studios, Networks and Leading Entertainment Companies – to Cineverse's Matchpoint™ Ecosystem LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, today announced the acquisition of Giant Worldwide, a global media services provider serving the world's leading Hollywood studios and streaming platforms. Thanks to this strategic acquisition, Matchpoint™—the Company's award-winning, AI-powered media supply chain solution—solidifies its role as the lea
- Hulu Acquires Streaming Rights from Cineverse for The Toxic Avenger, to Debut on the Platform January 8, 2026Critically Acclaimed, Fan-Favorite Action-Comedy Garnered an 86% Rotten Tomatoes Score LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, has announced today that streaming rights to The Toxic Avenger have been acquired by Hulu. The films SVOD premiere will be on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Photos can be found here. The Toxic Avenger received an overwhelming critical reception which praised director Macon Blair's execution along with strong performances from the all-star cast – including Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon (Footl
- Cineverse Acquires Exclusive Rights to Guillermo del Toro's Master Creation, Pan's Labyrinth; Plans for 2026 Premium Format Re-Release in Theaters to Celebrate 20th AnniversaryThe multi-year deal includes all North American distribution rights to the Oscar-winning phenom, with plans also including a premium wide-format release, podcasts and additional original content LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, has announced today the acquisition of Pan's Labyrinth, Guillermo del Toro's wildly successful, Oscar-winning film. The announcement was made ahead of the film's 20th Anniversary in 2026, when Cineverse plans to re-release it in theaters. Pan's Labyrinth (trailer) The film takes place in 1944, in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. Young Ofelia and her pregnant
- Cineverse Acquires U.S. Rights for Return to Silent Hill, The Newest Installment in the popular Video Game Horror Film Franchise from Davis FilmsThe upcoming psychological horror experience is based on the fan-revered video game Silent Hill 2 LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, has announced today the acquisition of U.S. rights for Return to Silent Hill, the newest installment in the film franchise based on the wildly popular horror video game series from KONAMI. The announcement was made today ahead of the Cannes Film Festival. The film's extensive visual effects were recently completed and a date for a wide theatrical release will be announced soon.
- Cineverse Acquires U.S. Rights to Lynchian Thriller The Things You Kill; Fall Theatrical Release PlannedDirected by Alireza Khatami, the critically acclaimed Sundance 2025 breakout took home the Directing Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Section LOS ANGELES, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, and Fandor has announced today the acquisition of The Things You Kill, the haunting, hypnotic thriller from Alireza Khatami (Terrestrial Verses, Oblivion Verses). A theatrical release is planned for this fall with a digital release to follow. The Things You Kill follows a university professor who is haunted by the suspicious de
- Cineverse's RetroCrush Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to Classic Sci-Fi Anime Series "Future Boy Conan" from GKIDSHayao Miyazaki's Post-apocalyptic Series Joins Growing Streaming Service as RetroCrush Celebrates its 5th Anniversary RetroCrush Podcast to Include Weekly Anime Club in Friday Episodes, Dedicated to Future Boy Conan LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, announced today the acquisition of streaming rights for the animated series Future Boy Conan for RetroCrush — its streaming service dedicated to classic anime. Exclusive to RetroCrush, which is celebrating the 5th anniversary of its March 30, 2020 launch, all 26 episodes of the series were licensed via a multi-year deal with GKIDS.
- Cineverse Acquires North American Rights to Wolf Creek: Legacy, the Hotly Anticipated Third Installment of the Outback Slasher Franchise, From Architect GlobalJohn Jarratt Reprises His Role as Mick Taylor, the Crocodile Dundee of Serial Killers! LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, and Bloody Disgusting, its horror division, have announced today the acquisition of Wolf Creek: Legacy, the third film of the incredibly popular slasher franchise. The announcement was made ahead of the European Film Market (EFM). Filming begins this year with an anticipated theatrical release in the fall of 2026. John Jarratt will reprise his role as the infamous Outback Killer, Mick
- Cineverse Acquires Film Festival Favorites, Breathing In and Deus Irae, from XYZ FilmsBoth Award Winning Films to Stream on SCREAMBOX LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS), a next-gen entertainment studio, and Bloody Disgusting, its horror division, have announced the acquisition of two films for its SCREAMBOX platform. Both acquired from XYZ Films, these films are Breathing In, 2024 Macabro: Mexico City International Horror Film Festival's Best Film winner, and the nightmare-inducing exorcism horror Deus Irae, an official selection of the 2024 Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival and Winner of the Sitges Film Festival Pitchbox.
- AFM: Cineverse to Bring the Holiday Fear With Reimagining of 'Silent Night, Deadly Night'Next-Gen Studio's Horror Division Bloody Disgusting Acquires Global Rights to Franchise's Newest Film, Written and Directed by Mike P. Nelson LAS VEGAS, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forty years after parents picketed outside of theaters following the release of the initial Santa slasher movie in the franchise, Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS), a next-gen entertainment studio, today announced that it has acquired global rights to a new Silent Night, Deadly Night film. The announcement was made out of the ongoing AFM in Las Vegas. A reboot of the franchise, written and directed by Mike
- Mary Ann Halford Appointed to Cineverse Board of DirectorsThe Media and Entertainment Strategist Further Bolsters the Streaming and Technology Company's Push Into New and Emerging Tech. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), a global streaming technology and entertainment company with one of the world's largest portfolios of streaming channels and content libraries, today announced that media and entertainment strategist Mary Ann Halford has been appointed to its Board of Directors. "We are delighted to welcome Mary Ann to the Cineverse board," said Cineverse Chairman and CEO Chris McGurk. "For mor
- Cineverse Serves Up a Tasty Trio of Holiday Horror this Season. The Company has Acquired the North American Rights to Secret Santa, Night of the Missing & Santastein for Their Streaming Service SCREAMBOXLOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tis the season to be scary, as Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS) announces the acquisition of three new holiday horror titles. Secret Santa, Night of the Missing and Santastein will make the long winter's nights anything but silent. The Company is releasing the titles exclusively on their horror streaming service SCREAMBOX. "Since Black Christmas, holiday films have been a refreshing sub-genre within horror," said Brad Miska, Managing Director of Bloody Disgusting/Cineverse. "These films offer a much-needed contrast to the 'all is well' narrati
- Cineverse Acquires Acclaimed Body-Swap Thriller 'Devils' Following Fantasia Festival Premiere; Set for Fall Release on SCREAMBOXLOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse announced today that the Company has acquired all North American rights to the body-swap psychological thriller Devils following its Fantasia Film Festival premiere, where it has been nominated for the New Flesh Competition for Best First Feature. The Company plans to release the film this fall on its horror streaming service SCREAMBOX, which is powered by Bloody Disgusting. The gripping psychological thriller, written and directed by Kim Jae-hoon, blurs revenge and morality where an unwavering detective takes on a serial kil
- Cineverse Acquires Bayou Western 'The Dirty South' Starring Dermot Mulroney, Willa Holland and Shane WestLOS ANGELES, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse announced today that the Company has acquired all U.S. rights to the star-studded, modern-day bayou western The Dirty South. Cineverse is planning a Fall release, day and date in theaters and on VOD. Set deep in the heart of Louisiana, The Dirty South is a gritty crime thriller led by Dermot Mulroney (Scream VI, Young Guns, "Secret Invasion"), Willa Holland ("Arrow", "Gossip Girl") and Shane West (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, "Salem"). Sue Parker (Holland) finds herself in a desperate battle to save her family's st