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=== Past Mergers and Acquisitions Deals === '''Columbia Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (1989):''' One of Sony's most significant acquisitions was its purchase of Columbia Pictures. This move allowed Sony to establish itself as a major player in the entertainment industry by gaining access to a large library of films and television shows. '''Sony Ericsson (2001-2012):''' Sony entered a joint venture with Ericsson to create Sony Ericsson, a mobile phone manufacturing company. Sony later acquired Ericsson's share of the venture, fully integrating it into its own operations, and renaming it Sony Mobile Communications. '''CBS Records (1988):''' Sony acquired CBS Records, which was later renamed Sony Music Entertainment, giving the company a strong presence in the music industry. '''Sony BMG Music Entertainment (2004-2008):''' Sony acquired the Bertelsmann Music Group's (BMG) 50% stake in Sony BMG, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. However, this was followed by regulatory concerns, leading to the divestiture of the joint venture, resulting in Sony Music Entertainment. '''ATV Music Publishing (1995):''' Sony formed a joint venture with Michael Jackson to acquire the ATV catalog, which included the rights to numerous iconic songs, including many of The Beatles' works. In 2016, Sony acquired Jackson's stake in the joint venture, gaining full control of ATV Music Publishing. '''Epic Records (1988):''' As part of the acquisition of CBS Records, Sony gained ownership of Epic Records, a major record label known for its roster of popular artists. '''Insomniac Games (2019):''' Sony acquired Insomniac Games, a well-known video game developer responsible for creating franchises like "Ratchet & Clank" and "Spider-Man." '''Crunchyroll (Pending as of 2021):''' Sony announced its intention to acquire Crunchyroll, a popular streaming service focused on anime content. This acquisition aimed to bolster Sony's presence in the streaming industry, particularly in the anime genre.
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