After A Series Of Corporate Mergers Hasbro Toy Company Now Owns Death Row Records
The defunct record label that in its heyday housed such artists as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac was probably not the primary attraction of eOne for Hasbro, since the company also holds popular children’s franchises like Peppa Pig and PJ Masks under its umbrella. So while it’s unlikely that you’re going to see a special edition G-Funk Mr. Potato Head any time soon, it’s also not something you should rule out completely, as the acquisition’s accompanying press release includes some enthusiastic words from Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner on the eOne catalog: “The acquisition of eOne adds beloved story-led global family brands that deliver strong operating returns to Hasbro’s portfolio and provides a pipeline of new brand creation driven by family-oriented storytelling....