BuzzFeed sells brand behind ‘Hot Ones’ to investor group for $82.5 million
The buyers include an affiliate of Soros Fund Management, progressive podcast company Crooked Media and Mythical Entertainment, the media company founded by the YouTube creators known as Rhett and Link.
‘Hot Ones' Studio Sold by BuzzFeed for $82.5 Million to Soros Fund, Sean Evans and Other Investors
Hot Ones” is going solo. BuzzFeed announced a deal to sell First We Feast, the studio behind the popular YouTube chicken-wing-eating celebrity talk show “Hot Ones,” for $82.5 million in cash to a group of investors.
BuzzFeed Strikes Deal to Sell ‘Hot Ones’ Company for $82.5 Million
The sale, to a group that includes the show’s host, Sean Evans, and Soros Fund Management, will allow BuzzFeed to pay down tens of millions of dollars in debt.
Sean Evans takes full control of Hot Ones after $82.5 million acquisition
Sean Evans and partner Chris Schonberger acquire Hot Ones for $82.5 million, gaining full control over the series.
BuzzFeed sells ‘Hot Ones’ company in $82.5 million deal
BuzzFeed has sold the studio behind the “Hot Ones” interview show, where celebrities eat spicy wings and answer questions about their careers.
BuzzFeed sells ‘Hot Ones' studio in $82.5 million deal
First We Feast, the food and pop culture brand behind the YouTube show, was sold to a group of investors, including “Hot Ones” host Sean Evans, Crooked Media and the Soros Fund.
Buzzfeed strikes $82.5 million 'Hot Ones' deal
BuzzFeed is selling the parent company behind 'Hot Ones' for $82.5 million to a group of investors, including host Sean Evans and billionaire George Soros.
BuzzFeed sells ‘Hot Ones’ studio for $82M to host Sean Evans, other investors
BuzzFeed has announced its selling studio First We Feast to “Hot Ones” host Sean Evans and other investors, including the George Soros Fund.
“Hot Ones” Host Sean Evans Buys His Own Show from Buzzfeed in $82.5M Deal Ahead of 10th Anniversary: 'The Future Is Spicy'
Sean Evans has hosted the popular celebrity interview series since March 2015 Hot Ones host Sean Evans is now a key stakeholder in First We Feast, the studio that produces his popular celebrity interview series.
‘Hot Ones’ Goes Independent: Buzzy Talk Show Owner Hatches New Investment
Hot Ones, the buzzy talk show where celebrities face questions and even hotter chicken, is under new management. First We ...
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Sean Evans just bought Hot Ones for an eye-watering sum of money
The Hot Wings interview show finally has new ownership thanks to buyers lead by co-creators Chris Schonberger and Sean Evans.
Buzzfeed sells popular 'Hot Ones' production company to George Soros-led group
Buzzfeed sold the First We Feast media company behind the “Hot Ones" podcast series to an affiliate group of Soros Fund ...
BuzzFeed sells brand behind ‘Hot Ones’ to Soros fund affiliate for $82.5 million
BuzzFeed Inc. has sold First We Feast, its food-centered brand behind the popular YouTube interview show Hot Ones, to a group ...
Rochester Based Karma Sauce Congratulates First We Feast, 'Hot Ones,' Sean Evans, and Chris Schonberger on New Venture
Karma Sauce extends heartfelt congratulations to First We Feast, the creators of the acclaimed 'Hot Ones' series, along with host Sean Evans and founder Chris Schonberger, on their recent acquisition ...
Buzzfeed Sells First We Feast for $82.5 Million USD
Hot Ones' host Sean Evans and First We Feast founder Chris Schonberger buy back the studio with the help of additional ...