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Mediawan Eyes $500 Million Acquisition of North Road Company

1/17/2026

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Mediawan, a French media group founded in 2015, is negotiating to acquire Peter Chernin's North Road Company to form a major independent production entity for global markets.
North Road, founded in 2022, includes Chernin Entertainment and Kinetic Content, with hits such as Ford v Ferrari and Love Is Blind.
The deal is valued at over $500 million and closing is expected in the coming weeks.

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Mediawan, a French media group founded in 2015, is negotiating to acquire Peter Chernin's North Road Company to form a major independent production entity for global markets.
North Road, founded in 2022, includes Chernin Entertainment and Kinetic Content, with hits such as Ford v Ferrari and Love Is Blind.
The deal is valued at over $500 million and closing is expected in the coming weeks.