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Entertainment One has broadened its film operation through acquisition for a second time this year. eOne has acquired the remaining stake in Sierra/Affinity and named its principals, Nick Meyer and Marc Schaberg, to film president and exec veep film/global operations, respectively. eOne president/CEO Darren Throop…

eOne CEO Darren Throop has much to be happy about. In January, the ambitious exec closed a deal for a majority stake in the Mark Gordon Company. In September, eOne acquired a 70% stake in Peppa Pig producer Astley Baker Davies worth $212 million. Most recently, the company was linked with making an enhanced investment…

Entertainment One today announced it has acquired a 70% stake in Peppa Pig producer Astley Baker Davies worth $212 million. The two companies already co-owned the animated cash cow- or is that pig- beloved of children around the world and the adventures of Peppa and her family. eOne said Wednesday it had issued $293…