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Blink49 Studios acquires Lighthearted Entertainment

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
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Deal value
Target
Lighthearted Entertainment
Lighthearted Entertainment
Burbank, California
Acquirer
Blink49 Studios
Blink49 Studios
Full Acquisition
Status
Completed

Blink49 Studios agreed to acquire Lighthearted Entertainment. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Completed. Sector: Unscripted Entertainment. Target headquarters context: Burbank, California, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-14. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

Blink49 Studios has made a major move to accelerate its unscripted growth with the acquisition of Lighthearted Entertainment , the long-established producer behind Ready to Love,” Are You The One?” and Queen Court.” The deal brings Lighthearted active productions, library, and development slate under the Blink49 umbrella, marking one of the company most significant expansions to date

Deal timeline

Announced
Jan 14, 2026 · senalnews.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in Unscripted Entertainment. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: senalnews.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index